The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has made its public
debut at the Geneva Motor Show, with the company also announcing the US pricing
of its first electric vehicle. The new electric SUV is priced from US$ 70,495,
including destination and handling fees, before federal and local government
incentives.
Jaguar retailers across the US are already accepting
customer orders for the I-Pace, with first deliveries to begin during the
second half of 2018. This makes the new Jaguar I-Pace US$ 10,205 cheaper from the
Tesla Model X 75D, which starts from US$ 80,700 before any incentives.
Jaguar’s electric mid-sized SUV is powered by two
motors mounted on each axle, producing a combined 400 PS and 696 Nm of torque. Feeding them is a 90kWh battery pack that gives the new
I-Pace an EPA-estimated driving range of 240 miles.
0-60 mph comes in 4.5 seconds while the top speed is
rated at 124 mph. Owners will be able to charge their I-Pace using both AC and
DC power; a 0 to 80 percent charge can be completed in around 40 minutes via a
100kW public fast charger or just over 10 hours with a Level 2 230V/32amp home
charger.
Jaguar Land Rover retailers in the US have already
begun installation of EV charging equipment and they are already invested in
training their sales and service personnel to better address the EV market.
