LEADERS IN MODERN BRITISH LUXURY: RANGE ROVER ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON

29 May 2024

  • Range Rover is confirmed as the Official Vehicle Partner for The Championships, Wimbledon, uniting the two iconic British institutions for the first time.
  • The partnership will begin in 2024 and see a vehicle fleet, including the luxurious new plug‑in electric hybrid Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles, supporting the transport of players, their teams and event officials throughout The Championships.
  • The plug‑in electric hybrid Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles will be charged at The All England Lawn Tennis Club using 100% renewable electricity for near‑silent running throughout The Championships.
  • Range Rover branding will feature on the speed of serve display on Centre Court and No.1 Court for The Championships.

Range Rover has announced its official partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon, bringing together for the first time the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and the world’s foremost luxury SUV brand.

The Championships is the quintessentially British sporting highlight of the Summer. Viewed by millions globally, the prestigious Grand Slam tournament will be supported for the first time with Range Rover as the Official Vehicle Partner for 2024. The transition from Jaguar to Range Rover will see JLR’s support of The Championships extend to more than a decade.

Range Rover leads by example with breathtaking modernity, peerless refinement and unmatched breadth of capability, informed by over fifty years of evolution; delivering the most luxurious SUVs for global clients. Every Range Rover is available as a plug‑in electric hybrid, with the first fully electric Range Rover due to be revealed later this year. 

LEADERS IN MODERN BRITISH LUXURY: RANGE ROVER ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON

The fleet, including the latest Range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug‑in electric hybrid models, will be used to transport players, their teams and officials to and from official venues throughout The Championships, using the on‑site charging facilities to maximise the use of Range Rover’s pure electric driving range of up to 75 miles. *

Reducing vehicle emissions is a critical component of Wimbledon’s environment positive commitment. The on‑site charging infrastructure at the recently completed Indoor Tennis Centre is powered by renewable electricity and is capable of accommodating increasing numbers of hybrid and electric vehicles as progress continues towards the All England Club’s 2030 net zero operational emissions target.

As an iconic British cultural event watched by millions across the world, The Championships provides the ideal opportunity for Range Rover to engage with our global clients with creative storytelling, that perfectly captures the elegance and refinement of our vehicles and the synergies between our two modern luxury brands.

Geraldine Ingham
Managing Director, Range Rover

We are delighted to be continuing our long‑standing partnership with JLR with the announcement of Range Rover as Official Vehicle Partner. I am particularly pleased with the inclusion of a significant number of lower emission plug‑in hybrid vehicles in the fleet, with a focus on as many journeys as possible being delivered in EV mode. This is another step towards our goal of achieving net zero operational emissions by 2030.

Deborah Jevans CBE
Chair of the All England Club

The Championships is set to take place from 1 to 14 July 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Further information

*The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer's tests in accordance with EU legislation with a fully charged battery. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. Energy consumption and range figures may vary according to factors such as driving styles, environmental conditions, load, wheel fitment, accessories fitted, actual route and battery condition.

 

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Notes to Editors

About Range Rover

Every Range Rover leads by example with modernist design, connected, refined interiors and electrified performance driving unrivalled luxury. Inspired by exemplary design since 1970.

The brand encompasses Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque and is underpinned by Land Rover – a mark of trust built on 75 years of expertise in technology, vehicle architecture and world‑leading off‑road capability. 

As part of a sustainability‑rich vision of modern luxury by design, every Range Rover is available as an electric hybrid. 

Range Rover is one of the world’s leading British luxury brands, sold in 121 countries. It belongs to the JLR house of brands together with Defender, Discovery and Jaguar.

Important notice
JLR is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up‑to‑date literature, this document should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications or availability, nor does it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular vehicle, part or accessory. All figures are manufacturer’s estimates.

 

About The Championships, Wimbledon

The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest of the four tennis Grand Slams and the only one played on grass. Managed by The All‑England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and staged on the AELTC Grounds, Wimbledon has evolved from its origins as a private members’ croquet club in 1868, to one of the world’s biggest annual sporting events and one of the most well‑respected brands in sport. Visit wimbledon.com and follow @wimbledon on all major social media platforms.