The Jaguar I-Pace is the most revolutionary car from the British marque and is its first all-electric model. Having made its global debut in 2018, the I-Pace is slated for an India launch in the latter half of 2020.
The upcoming I-Pace is a marked departure from traditional Jaguars, not only in terms of powertrain technology, but also in terms of design. Its cab-forward profile, with a stubby bonnet, short overhangs and squared-off rear end, lends it a distinctive appeal. Although touted as an SUV, it looks more like a high-riding hatchback. Standing 4,682 mm long, 2,139 mm wide and 1,565 mm tall, the new I-Pace might seem compact in size, but the absence of a conventional engine liberates loads of space inside the cabin. The interior is a typical luxury EV affair – well-built, modern and loaded with equipment. And should the massive boot at the rear prove to be insufficient, there is also storage in the front where the engine should be.
Providing motive power to the Jaguar I-Pace are two permanent magnet synchronous motors – one at the front and one at the rear – that put out a combined 400hp and give the SUV all-wheel drive capability. A 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack rests below the cabin floor and provides enough juice for 480km. Charging up to 80 percent takes 40 minutes using a DC fast charger or 10 hours with a normal AC charger.
Spending some time overseas behind the wheel of the I-Pace gave us a peek into its dynamic capabilities. The Jaguar EV is decidedly quick, with an instant wave of torque always available on tap. Still, it lacks the emotion and personality of a combustion engine. And the eerie silence, well, you’ll just have to get used to that. On the up note, handling is agile and well-balanced, ride quality is sublime and the electric SUV is quite adept off-road too.
The I-Pace won’t come cheap, however. Like the Mercedes-Benz EQC and the Audi e-tron it will go up against, the Jaguar I-Pace will be priced upwards of Rs 1 crore.
The Jaguar I-Pace is the most revolutionary car from the British marque and is its first all-electric model. Having m...
The Jaguar I-Pace is the most revolutionary car from the British marque and is its first all-electric model. Having made its global debut in 2018, the I-Pace is slated for an India launch in the latter half of 2020.
The upcoming I-Pace is a marked departure from traditional Jaguars, not only in terms of powertrain technology, but also in terms of design. Its cab-forward profile, with a stubby bonnet, short overhangs and squared-off rear end, lends it a distinctive appeal. Although touted as an SUV, it looks more like a high-riding hatchback. Standing 4,682 mm long, 2,139 mm wide and 1,565 mm tall, the new I-Pace might seem compact in size, but the absence of a conventional engine liberates loads of space inside the cabin. The interior is a typical luxury EV affair – well-built, modern and loaded with equipment. And should the massive boot at the rear prove to be insufficient, there is also storage in the front where the engine should be.
Providing motive power to the Jaguar I-Pace are two permanent magnet synchronous motors – one at the front and one at the rear – that put out a combined 400hp and give the SUV all-wheel drive capability. A 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack rests below the cabin floor and provides enough juice for 480km. Charging up to 80 percent takes 40 minutes using a DC fast charger or 10 hours with a normal AC charger.
Spending some time overseas behind the wheel of the I-Pace gave us a peek into its dynamic capabilities. The Jaguar EV is decidedly quick, with an instant wave of torque always available on tap. Still, it lacks the emotion and personality of a combustion engine. And the eerie silence, well, you’ll just have to get used to that. On the up note, handling is agile and well-balanced, ride quality is sublime and the electric SUV is quite adept off-road too.
The I-Pace won’t come cheap, however. Like the Mercedes-Benz EQC and the Audi e-tron it will go up against, the Jaguar I-Pace will be priced upwards of Rs 1 crore.