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Sep 4, 2026
Compact Defender EV Spied Testing Ahead of 2026 Debut
JLR's first electric Defender, a compact SUV expected to be called the Defender Sport EV, has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring. The model will debut by end of 2026 on JLR's new EMA platform, offering up to 90 kWh battery and over 300 miles of range.
Sarah Mitchell