Land Rover's first fully electric vehicle was shown testing in frigid temperatures near the Arctic Circle ahead of its arrival in the near future.

Land Rover has released the first images of the Range Rover Electric. The battery-powered SUV is currently undergoing extreme weather testing.

This is our first look at the SUV. Images show it testing in -40 degree temps as part of sub-zero 'calibration assessments' - and, importantly, it's the first time we've seen it without disguise.

Specifically its all-black prototypes, featuring modernist design language that stays true Range Rover's signature DNA.

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the first images of its zero-emissions Range Rover, drifting on a frozen lake at -40 degrees celsius

Electric vehicles are notorious for reduced range and longer charge times in cold weather, but the upcoming electric Range Rover, to be known as the Range Rover Electric, likely won't suffer these issues.

The first electric Range Rover is taking shape, with testing taking place in -40 degree weather on frozen Swedish lakes.