The luxury British carmaker Jaguar is currently working on the new five-seat electric sports car that will be named 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV. This model will be the first battery-electric vehicle that will be made from this company.
With an amazing range of over 300 miles thanks to a 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack, this model will be the main concurrent to the Tesla vehicles.
2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV – Offers Great Comfort
With Jaguar models, drivers always have the feeling they got at least a bit more than expected, which will certainly be the case with 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV. With looks like a concept, this car offers great comfort. It differs from others in its compact dimensions. This is usually not common with electric vehicles because of the space required for the engine. Wheels will have a size of as much as 23 inches, and will additionally be decorated with modern wheels.
At the front is a recognizable Jaguar grille with a lot of small holes and a company logo. We can expect a thin premium LED headlights. The sloping roof gives elegance to the vehicle, and the side skirts intake dose of the aggressiveness it needs. On the back side, we have LED lights shape based on headlights as well as spoiler and vents that replace classical exhaust pipes.
The interior best demonstrates the ability of the manufacturer to create an electric vehicle while keeping comfort for 5 passengers. The seats are located slightly lower than in classic SUVs, which follows the control panel position. The panoramic roof gives a lot of light and shows how leather and chrome look great. The most popular features will be a 10-inch screen, navigation, head-up display, a Wi-Fi hotspot and other.
2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV – Engine, Battery and Range
The upcoming model 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV will have a pair of synchronous permanent magnet electric motors. This motor will be hooked into each axle and also connected to a single-speed epicyclic transmission.
However, the best part is that each motor produces around 197 HP. With this specs, the new I-Pace will have the total output of 394 HP and 516 lb-ft torque. The 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack will provide over 300 miles range on the single charge.
To recharge a full battery you will need just two hours when using a 50 kWh DC charger. Furthermore, with a powertrain that provides all-wheel drive, the model will reach 62 mph from a stand-in just four seconds.
The director of JLR line Ian Hoban statement on the press conference that electric motors built in the new model provide an immediate response.
2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV – Manufacturer retail price and Release Date
There is no official news from British manufacturer about price and release date. But if we look at the model F-Pace SUV that is similar to this one, we expected that 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV come in the price range from $67.000 to $80.000.
It is expected to be in the market in the middle of 2018. As we told at the beginning, this model with its specs and mileage will be the main competitor to Tesla cars.
