Jaguar Land Rover begins road testing electric Range Rover prototypes

New iteration of flagship vehicle is JLR's first foray into building electric cars in UK

British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has begun road testing prototypes of its electric Range Rover, in its first foray into building electric cars in the UK as it tries to catch up with rivals.

JLR, which makes the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, said it had opened a waiting list for pre-orders of the new Range Rover, its flagship vehicle, which is seen as a crucial step towards its electric future.