Land Rover is gearing up to redefine the compact luxury SUV space with the launch of the Baby Defender — its first fully electric 4X4. Designed to preserve the rugged DNA of the legendary Defender while appealing to a younger, urban audience, the Baby Defender is set for a global debut in 2027.
EV Platform & Performance
Built on Land Rover’s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA), the Baby Defender will feature dual-motor all-wheel-drive setups and 800V charging architecture, enabling ultra-fast charging speeds of up to 350 kW. This combination promises both urban convenience and uncompromising off-road power.
Design & Dimensions
Spy images reveal a boxy silhouette, upright stance, and signature Defender lighting, echoing its bigger sibling. Expected size:
- Length: ~4.6 metres
- Width: ~2 metres
- Height: under 1.8 metres
This places the Baby Defender firmly in the compact premium EV off-roader segment, blending ruggedness with city-friendly proportions.
Manufacturing & British Roots
Production will take place at Land Rover’s Merseyside facility in the UK, with battery supply from Tata’s upcoming gigafactory. This ensures that the Baby Defender stays true to its British heritage while embracing next-gen EV tech.
Positioning & Competition
The Baby Defender will be the entry point into the Defender lineup, appealing to buyers who want sustainable performance without losing the Defender’s spirit. Its biggest rival? The upcoming Mercedes-Benz Little G, another luxury compact EV 4X4 set for release in 2027.
Legacy for the Future
The Defender nameplate has been iconic since the Land Rover Series I of 1948. After the classic Defender ended production in 2016, it was revived in 2020 with a modern twist. The Baby Defender continues that story — this time as an EV-first model for a new generation of explorers.
