Jaguar launches all electric I PACE SUV
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Mar 7, 2018
After several prototype images, imaginative renderings and spy shot images made their way onto internet forums, Jaguar has pulled the covers off its all-new, all-electric I PACE SUV. Claimed to be the electric vehicle driving enthusiasts have long been waiting for, the I PACE aims to lure buyers away from the likes of the Tesla Model X.
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“We set out with a clean sheet approach to harness new battery electric technology with an architecture engineered from the outset to optimise EV performance, aerodynamics and interior space. The result is the I PACE – a true Jaguar and an electric dream come true, said Ian Hoban, Jaguar Vehicle Line Director.
Powered by a 90kWh Lithium-ion battery, the I PACE delivers a range of 480 kilometres per charge, while achieving in 0-80 percent battery status in just 40 minutes with a DC rapid charger. Home charging with an AC wall box will achieve the same state of charge in just over ten hours – ideal for overnight charging.
Revolutionary in terms of technology, the British SUV utilizes two electric motors (which feature driveshafts passing through the motors) with one at each axle to produce a gobsmacking 395 horsepower and 696Nm of torque. The monstrous torque figure allows the I PACE to launch to 100 km/h in just 4.8-seconds.
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Aesthetically, the I PACE borrows cues from the brand’s C-X75 supercar with a short, low bonnet line, aero-enhanced roof design and curved rear screen. Playing a fine balance between aerodynamics and cooling, the I PACE is equipped with Active Vanes in the grille that open when cooling is required and close at other times to improve airflow.
Likely to be a popular choice for those who wish to reduce their carbon footprint, the I PACE is expected to be available in the MENA region from later 2019 with a wider roll out in 2020.
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