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Jaguar's all-electric I-Pace SUV promises a 240-mile range

By Nick Lavars
March 01, 2018
Jaguar's all-electric I-Pace SUV promises a 240-mile range
As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
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We were certainly impressed with the appearance of the I-Pace when Jaguar first showed it to the world in 2016, and little appears to have changed from concept to production
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We were certainly impressed with the appearance of the I-Pace when Jaguar first showed it to the world in 2016, and little appears to have changed from concept to production
As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
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As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
Jaguar says I-Pace owners will be able to charge to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes using publicly available 100-kW DC rapid chargers
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Jaguar says I-Pace owners will be able to charge to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes using publicly available 100-kW DC rapid chargers
As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
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As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
We were certainly impressed with the appearance of the I-Pace when Jaguar first showed it to the world in 2016, and little appears to have changed from concept to production
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We were certainly impressed with the appearance of the I-Pace when Jaguar first showed it to the world in 2016, and little appears to have changed from concept to production
As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
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As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
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As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
Jaguar says I-Pace owners will be able to charge to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes using publicly available 100-kW DC rapid chargers
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Jaguar says I-Pace owners will be able to charge to 80 percent capacity in 40 minutes using publicly available 100-kW DC rapid chargers
As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
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As the first all-electric production vehicle from the luxury automaker, the Jaguar I-Pace boasts some specs that will rival some long-range electric cars
After first flagging a move into the EV space with the reveal of the I-Pace Concept in 2016, Jaguar has now made good on that promise
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After first flagging a move into the EV space with the reveal of the I-Pace Concept in 2016, Jaguar has now made good on that promise 
Interior of the new Jaguar I-Pace
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Interior of the new Jaguar I-Pace
After first flagging a move into the EV space with the reveal of the I-Pace Concept in 2016, Jaguar has now made good on that promise
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After first flagging a move into the EV space with the reveal of the I-Pace Concept in 2016, Jaguar has now made good on that promise 
Interior of the new Jaguar I-Pace
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Interior of the new Jaguar I-Pace
After first flagging a move into the EV space with the reveal of the I-Pace Concept in 2016, Jaguar has now made good on that promise
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After first flagging a move into the EV space with the reveal of the I-Pace Concept in 2016, Jaguar has now made good on that promise 
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After first flagging a move into the EV space with the announcement of the I-Pace Concept in 2016, Jaguar has now made good on that promise with the official reveal of its first all-electric production car. The I-Pace SUV boasts some specs to rival long-range electric cars, along with impressive fast-charging numbers to keep time-poor owners on the move.

We were certainly impressed with the appearance of the I-Pace Concept when Jaguar first revealed it to the world in 2016, and little appears to have changed in the move to production, at least from the outside. The coupe-like outline, with its low stance and curved rear windows, are inspired by the Jaguar C-X75, though the family-oriented SUV doesn't tease the same aerodynamics of that electric supercar concept from 2010.

Its shape does offer a drag coefficient of 0.29, which isn't bad at all for an all-wheel drive high-riding family car. It will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 4.5 seconds, with twin electric motors built in-house at Jaguar drawing power from a 90-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Range is listed at 240 mi (386 km), which puts the I-Pace on par with the Tesla Model X 75D at 381 km (237 mi), but short of the 470 km (292 mi) promised by the electric Kona compact SUV that Hyundai announced this week.

We were certainly impressed with the appearance of the I-Pace when Jaguar first showed it to the world in 2016, and little appears to have changed from concept to production
We were certainly impressed with the appearance of the I-Pace when Jaguar first showed it to the world in 2016, and little appears to have changed from concept to production

Also impressive is the claimed fast-charging capabilities of the I-Pace. Jaguar says owners will be able to hit 80 percent charge in 40 minutes using publicly available 100-kW DC rapid chargers. At home, the 80 percent mark can be reached in just over 10 hours using a 230V/32A AC wall box (7 kW).

Connected technologies include a new navigation system built for Jaguar's EVs that displays range and charging status and takes into account the topography of selected routes and previous journeys to personalize data based in individual driving styles. This is displayed on the dual-screen Touch Pro Duo infotainment system that debuted in last year's Range Rover Velar.

Interior of the new Jaguar I-Pace
Interior of the new Jaguar I-Pace

The EV SUV will also come equipped with Alexa skills that work with the Jaguar InControl Remote App for smartphones. This will allow owners to use their voice to find out things like "is my car locked?" and "do I have enough charge to get to work?"

There's no word yet on pricing, though Jaguar says this will be revealed when it showcases the I-Pace at the Geneva Motor Show, which kicks off on March 6. We do know that it plans to start shipping to customers in the US in the second half of 2018.

Source: Jaguar

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Nick Lavars
Nick Lavars
Nick has been writing and editing at New Atlas for over six years, where he has covered everything from distant space probes to self-driving cars to oddball animal science. He previously spent time at The Conversation, Mashable and The Santiago Times, earning a Masters degree in communications from Melbourne’s RMIT University along the way.

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SimonClarke
I wonder if the 240 mile range is the NEDC range or the real world range? The Renault Zoe has an NEDC range of 250 miles on it's 40 kwh battery but Renault themselves day it is more like 186 miles in the real world. On a 90 kwh battery the I-Pace should be fairly accurate in the real world. Only driving one will tell. Well done Jaguar.
guzmanchinky
80% in 40 minutes. Sigh. We are SO close to 100% in 5 minutes. So many technologies just on the cusp of being ready. I just bought a new E400 Convertible, and I SO wish it was electric and that I could charge it at any Shell or Chevron in 5 minutes and go 300 miles in torquey silence. Someday. Someday soon I hope...