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A plug-in hybrid Range Rover runs on electricity for everyday Austin driving and switches to its gasoline engine for Hill Country weekends. The fully electric Range Rover Electric drops gasoline altogether. For a Central Texas owner, the differences come down to home charging, range in the heat, and a Texas registration fee only the fully electric model pays.
A current Land Rover plug-in hybrid pairs a gasoline inline-six with an electric motor and a battery you charge from a wall outlet or home charger. Charged overnight, the current Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid has an EPA-estimated 51 miles of electric range, enough for most round trips across Austin without burning gasoline. When the battery runs down, the engine takes over, so a drive to Fredericksburg or Houston needs no charging stops. Texas treats plug-in hybrids like any other hybrid at registration: the state's electric vehicle fee applies only to fully electric vehicles.
Both run on electricity around town. The difference shows up on long Texas drives, at the registration office and in how much charging your routine needs.
| Question | Plug-in hybrid Range Rover or Range Rover Sport | Range Rover Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on electricity for daily driving | Plug-in hybrid:YesThe Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid has an EPA-estimated 51 miles of electric range. | Electric:YesUp to an EPA-estimated 333 miles on a full charge. |
| Gasoline engine for long trips | Plug-in hybrid:YesThe 3.0-liter inline-six takes over when the battery runs down. | Electric:NoLong trips are planned around charging stops. |
| Needs home charging to make sense | Plug-in hybrid:PartlyCharging gives you the electric miles. Without it, the vehicle still drives normally on gasoline. | Electric:YesHome charging is how most owners refill overnight. |
| Texas electric vehicle registration fee | Plug-in hybrid:NoHybrids, including plug-in hybrids, are exempt. | Electric:YesCharged at first registration and at each renewal. See the dated details below. |
| 8-year / 100,000-mile battery warranty | Plug-in hybrid:YesCovers the plug-in hybrid traction battery. | Electric:YesCovers the high-voltage battery and electric drive components. |
Range figures from rangerover.com (EPA estimates). Battery warranties from landroverusa.com and rangerover.com.
Most electrified Land Rover owners charge where they park overnight. A garage with a dedicated circuit is the simplest setup, and it matters more for the fully electric Range Rover than for a plug-in hybrid.
Land Rover quotes about nine hours for a full charge on a 19.2 kW home charger and about 15 hours on a 9.6 kW unit. Either way, a full battery is waiting by morning for most Austin routines. For road trips, the Range Rover Electric's 800-volt system accepts DC fast charging at up to 350 kW.
In AAA's 2019 test of electric vehicles, running the air conditioning on a 95-degree day cut driving range by about 17 percent on average. AAA's advice applies to any plug-in Land Rover in a Texas summer: cool the cabin while the vehicle is still plugged in, so the battery isn't doing that work on the road. Our Range Rover plug-in hybrid range guide covers real-world range in the heat in more detail.
Texas charges a registration fee on fully electric vehicles only, and the federal purchase credits no longer apply to any Land Rover.
As of October 2026. Texas charges an electric vehicle fee under Senate Bill 505: $400 when a new fully electric vehicle receives its two-year initial registration, then $200 at each annual renewal. The fee applies only to vehicles that use electricity as their only motor power, and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says it does not apply to hybrids or vehicles with combination fuel types, so plug-in hybrids don't pay it. Source: Texas DMV.
The federal clean vehicle credits for new and used electric vehicles (Sections 30D and 25E) ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. A Land Rover bought today does not qualify. Source: IRS.
Land Rover's electrified lineup in the US centers on the Range Rover family. The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are both offered as plug-in hybrids, and the fully electric Range Rover Electric is now open for orders. No Defender plug-in hybrid is sold in the US.
Range Rover plug-in hybrid. The flagship with electric commuting. Browse Range Rover inventory to see what's on the lot.
Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid. The more driver-focused Range Rover, with an EPA-estimated 51 miles of electric range.
Range Rover Electric. Fully electric, with an EPA-estimated 333 miles of range. Our guide to ordering a Range Rover Electric in Austin walks through the process.
Pre-owned plug-in hybrids. The 2019 to 2022 P400e models are EPA-rated at 19 electric miles and the 2023 P440e at 51. Browse pre-owned inventory, and see the used-buying section of our plug-in hybrid range guide for what to check.
For service after the sale, Land Rover Austin's service department works with certified technicians, genuine Land Rover parts and manufacturer diagnostic technology.
No. The electric vehicle fee created by Senate Bill 505 applies only to vehicles powered solely by electricity, and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says it does not apply to hybrids or vehicles with combination fuel types. It applies to fully electric vehicles such as the Range Rover Electric.
The current Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid has an EPA-estimated 51 miles of electric range on a full charge. After that, its gasoline inline-six takes over, so there's no range limit on longer trips.
It isn't required. A plug-in hybrid drives normally on gasoline without charging, but charging at home is how you get its electric miles. The fully electric Range Rover Electric is far more practical with home charging.
Yes. AAA's 2019 testing found that running the air conditioning at 95 degrees cut electric vehicle range by about 17 percent on average. Cooling the cabin while the vehicle is still plugged in reduces the effect.
Compare the plug-in hybrid Range Rover and Range Rover Sport on the lot, and ask about ordering a Range Rover Electric.