Range Rover Sport and Velar Electric Running Boards: The Two-Tone Finish That Makes All the Difference
Most deployable running boards are black, uniformly black. This one is not: the platform combines a black body with a silver strip, and this black and silver finish completely changes the look of the lower bodywork when the board is deployed. On a Range Rover Sport or Velar, whose design already plays on contrasting shades, these Range Rover Sport electric running boards extend the design rather than darkening it. Manufacturer part number PS-LR049.
The Velar and Sport Deserve Better Than Another Black Bar
The Velar in particular was designed around sleekness: flush door handles, smooth surfaces, no protruding added elements. Bolting a fixed bar to it would betray that intent. A retractable running board for the Range Rover Velar respects this logic: when the door is closed, it doesn't exist; when the door is open, it deploys a wide platform whose silver trim catches the light on the ground. It's a detail, but it's exactly the kind of detail you notice when getting out of the car at night.
On the Sport, the effect is more muscular: the full-length board visually widens the vehicle when the doors open, then disappears to restore the SUV's underbody profile. You get the benefit of an automatic electric running board without the aesthetic compromise of a permanent bar.
Aluminum, Waterproofing, and Corrosion Resistance: What the PS-LR049 Data Sheet Says
The manufacturer describes an aluminum alloy assembly, stated to be waterproof, dustproof, and corrosion-resistant—the three real requirements for a moving part located under a car. It is secured with screws into the designated points. This aluminum alloy electric running board is offered as a complete kit for both sides, with the original silver trim on the platform.
- Black and silver finish—rare on this family, where all-black dominates
- Automatic electric deployment—the board follows the opening of the doors
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy—stated to be waterproof and dustproof
- Screw mounting—on the mounting points provided in the underbody
- Complete 2-side kit—driver and passenger sides delivered together
- Preserved silhouette—no protrusions when the vehicle is driving
Which Range Rovers Can Receive This PS-LR049 Kit?
The manufacturer lists the Range Rover Sport, the Range Rover Velar (including the P400e PHEV version), and the Range Rover IV, across several periods: 2009-2013, 2012-2016, 2017-2019, 2018-2019, and from 2020 onwards, with the data sheet primarily pointing to the 2023 model year. This list covers several generations with different mounting points: you must confirm your model and year before ordering. We prefer to tell you clearly rather than copy a universal compatibility that does not exist.
Is a Professional Required to Install an Electric Running Board on a Velar?
The mechanical part remains accessible to a DIYer with the right equipment: vehicle raised, supports positioned, screwing into the mounting points. The electrical part requires greater precision, as the mechanism must be powered and the door opening signal detected without disrupting the vehicle's network. On a recent premium SUV, having an electric running board installed by a workshop remains the safest choice, and it only takes a short amount of time.
Choosing a Range Rover Running Board from Becquet Voiture
Our catalog of exterior accessories for premium SUVs is growing with references that offer something others do not—in this case, the two-tone finish. We detail the data sheet exactly as it is provided to us, without adding certifications or lead times that we cannot guarantee. Our French team helps you confirm compatibility before purchase.
Upgrade to the two-tone running board: equip your Range Rover Sport or Velar with the PS-LR049 kit.
Type: Retractable electric running boards, complete 2-side kit
Manufacturer part number: PS-LR049
Brand / Compatible Models: Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar (including P400e PHEV), Range Rover IV
Stated Years: 2009-2013, 2012-2016, 2017-2019, 2018-2019, and from 2020 onwards—to be confirmed depending on the version
Material: Aluminum alloy
Color: Black and silver
Stated Features: Waterproof, dustproof, corrosion-resistant
Operation: Electric, automatic deployment and retraction
Mounting: Screw mounting
Contents: Left running board + right running board
Electrical Connection: Required, professional installation recommended
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