The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace is a
landmark moment for the British car maker, with some even saying that it’s as
important as the iconic E-Type. Almost every established automaker is
developing their own electric proposals but Jaguar is among the first to offer
a long-range premium crossover with an electric powertrain with the I-Pace.
Power comes from a duo of electric motors, each
mounted on the front and rear axles, for a combined output of 395 hp and 696 Nm of torque. That’s plenty of poke, with Jaguar claiming a 0-100 km/h in 4.8 second and a top speed of 200 km/h,
but the most important figure for an EV is that of the driving range.
In the US market EPA estimates that the Jaguar
I-Pace is capable of covering 240 miles on a full charge while in Europe that
goes up to 475 km on the latest WLTP cycle. Use a home charger and the
I-Pace will take 10 hours to charge up to 80 percent while a 100kW fast charger
will replenish the 90kWh battery pack to the same percentage in 40 minutes.
These figures are more than reassuring – if you have
easy access to a charging network during your daily commute. It’s true that the
Jaguar I-Pace will not fit in everyone’s lives as some might find more
difficulties in running an electric vehicle than others.
Those who can live with a Jaguar I-Pace however will
find that the British car maker’s first series-production EV offers a dynamic
drive that matches its attractive styling. They will also find a spacious
interior with plenty of head- and leg-room, despite the low roofline and thanks
to Jaguar’s clever packaging. Boot volume is rated at 656lt at the back and
27lt at the front.
In addition, the 2019 I-Pace is the first Jaguar
that comes with over-the-air updates for the infotainment, telematics and
battery energy control software, just like that other electric car company.
The new Jaguar I-Pace is priced from US$ 70,495 before
any federal and local government incentives in the US and from £ 63,495 in the
UK, excluding government incentives.
