I-Pace [Official] Jaguar I-Pace

[klier]

I like how @klier disagrees. So does this mean that you don’t like the car now @rs271 ?

That’s an interesting way to view it

 

[KiwiRob]

Yeah...I'll wait on the German entries.

If you zoom in it looks like it’s wearing winter tyres.

 

[Rainer271]

I like how @klier disagrees. So does this mean that you don’t like the car now @rs271 ?

I have thought the same.

 

[Cashmere]

Jaguar I-Pace SVR would prioritise handling, not 0-60mph time


Jaguar product planning boss Hanno Kirner says the I-Pace's 50/50 weight distribution would be key in a hotter version

Kirner highlighted the I-Pace’s 50/50 weight distribution and dynamic set-up in standard form as indications of what could be possible with the car. He also suggested that technical enhancements from current SVR vehicles could be applied in the same way to the I-Pace but also cautioned that an electric powertrain would need to be treated with respect.

Link: Jaguar I-Pace SVR would prioritise handling, not 0-60mph time | Autocar

 

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[Centurion]

Autocar raise extremely important and interesting points about the future of offload cars.

Because some electric cars two motors on each axle or one of each and able to deliver torque from 0 RPM, it makes fancy mechanical diffs redundant. Further more, because of the lack of exhaust outlets, wading isn't a problem.

I think Range Rover will inevitably launch an electric SUV with capabilities that far exceeds their current cars.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Further more, because of the lack of exhaust outlets, wading isn't a problem.

But it will depend on the IP level of protection, because the motor will be quite low and water is not a friend of the el connections. Otherwise an el motor at each wheel gives unthinkable possibilities compared to ICE powered cars - not only no necessity of LCD but also a true torque vectoring to each individual wheel

 

[KiwiRob]

Autocar raise extremely important and interesting points about the future of offload cars.

Further more, because of the lack of exhaust outlets, wading isn't a problem.

It's not the exhaust that's the issue with wading depth it's the air intake, hence people who do a lot of wading install snorkels. What's also interesting is there are no official snorkel kits for any current production Land Rover product, I guess they don't expect people to take them off road anymore.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I think this is the first electric car where, right off the bat, I wouldn't have any qualms driving it.

 

[Centurion]

But it will depend on the IP level of protection, because the motor will be quite low and water is not a friend of the el connections. Otherwise an el motor at each wheel gives unthinkable possibilities compared to ICE powered cars - not only no necessity of LCD but also a true torque vectoring to each individual wheel

Good point. In the future there will likely be IP ratings for the amount of time and depth that the motors can be submerged.

 

[KiwiRob]

I would guess the motors and electrics are probably IP68 which allows the item to be submerged to depth of 1.5 metres, that should be more than enough for a off-roader.

 

[Cashmere]

Ironic coming from the person who designed the Jaguar I Pace. Can you imagine if Franz from Tesla tweeted something like this? It would be the headline on every news site within 24 hours.

Also goes to show that even the established car makers are now facing the very same challenges that Tesla faced in 2012.

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[Monster]

Also goes to show that even the established car makers are now facing the very same challenges that Tesla faced in 2012.

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I still think the drivers are partly responsible for planning their trip around the location and the distances between charging stations.

 

[Centurion]

I still think the drivers are partly responsible for planning their trip around the location and the distances between charging stations.

If he's complaining in the UK, imagine what he would do if he was in Spain, Italy or Greece? Electric cars are only viable for a small percentage of car owners who can start every commute or long journey with a full charge. In practice this requires a charger at home and possibly also at work.

The only time you should have to find a charger is when going on long journeys at 200-300+ miles.

 

[Matski]

I still think the drivers are partly responsible for planning their trip around the location and the distances between charging stations.

I think the issue is that there aren't enough Rapid or Fast chargers to make it viable for sensible duration journeys, no matter how they're planned.

The UK, and Edinburgh aren't that short of EV charging spots (given the tiny % of new car sales they're relevant to), but few of them will charge your car fast enough to not be a pain in the ass.

The only time you should have to find a charger is when going on long journeys at 200-300+ miles.

Average journey distance for a car/van driver in the UK is 8.4 miles, just over 50% of car journeys are between 1 and 5 miles. Average mileage per driver is about 3,300 per year. Statistically, these kind of problems affect a decidedly small number of people.

 

[bialkov]

Jaguar I-Pace SVR: Zero Emissions, Tons Of Emotions
Jul 27, 2018 at 4:45am By: Anthony Karr, Editor
0-60 mph in 1.8 seconds doesn't sound half bad, right?
Jaguar is enjoying the fact that it launched an all-electric SUV, the I-Pace, before most of its main rivals. The vehicle is awesome, but the automaker is already evaluating ways to make it even better. One possible option is a full-blown SVR performance variant.

Jaguar already hinted an I-Pace SVR could happen, giving the start of a range of high-performance SVR electric models. And because the possibility of such a car seems high to us, we decided to envision what it could look like.
Naturally, the shape of the car will remain mostly unchanged, but a couple of aerodynamic tweaks here and there will give it a sportier appearance. The intakes in the front bumper, for example, will be larger and will deliver cold air to the front brakes. Wider side sills and larger wheels will set the car apart from the regular model.

But there’s one problem. Jaguar has already admitted, if the I-Pace SVR reaches production, it could be too powerful and quick for the average customer. Don’t believe Jaguar? Well, the automaker says it could achieve a 0 to 60 miles per hour (0-96 kilometers per hour) acceleration in less than two seconds. In a family crossover.

"Yes, we can make it do 0-60 miles per hour in 1.8 seconds," Jaguar product planning boss Hanno Kirner recently confirmed. "It’s a good headline, but once you’ve done it once or twice, and lost your eyes in the back of their sockets, you might not want to do it again."

Of course, that “problem” doesn’t mean the idea for a performance electric crossover is entirely off the table. The standard I-Pace with its 90-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and a 394-horsepower (293-kilowatt) electric motor should serve as a good base for a potential sportier I-Pace, so out fingers are crossed.

 

[bialkov]

Jaguar I-Pace Targeting Mercedes Taxis In Germany
Aug 05, 2018 at 12:51am By: Dominik Wilde, Contributor
Published by: Adrian Padeanu
10 new I-Paces have joined a taxi fleet in Munich.
Jaguar's I-Pace electric car has Germany's famous Mercedes-Benz taxis in its sights.

The British firm's debut battery-powered effort has delivered 10 of the crossovers to Munich's biggest taxi operator recently. Mercedes-Benz has much of the German Taxi market covered, with around 60 percent of the country's taxis being Mercedes, many of which are E-Classes that are roughly half the price of the Jaguar. A comparable Mercedes, the EQ C crossover, won't be launched until next year.

"We want to invite people in Munich to drive electric, but also drive Jaguar," Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO Ralf Speth said. "One of the reasons we wanted to be here was the mixed traffic – you’ve got the city traffic, on the other you’ve got the autobahn to the airport."
Jaguar's taxis are part of a plan by the city of Munich – which is the hometown of rival brand BMW –to reduce area pollution. Rides in the new cars will be subsidized by the city council too, with it paying 20 cents per kilometre travelled. Munich has one of the highest levels of pollution from diesel vehicles among German cities and could introduce bans on older cars.

The Jaguar I-Pace comes with a 395-hp electric drivetrain, that helps it to reach 62 mph in just 4.8 seconds. Power comes from a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery, giving it a total range of just under 300 miles. It can reach 80 percent charge in just 40 minutes on a 100 kW charger.

It is loaded with technology too, such as having the ability to automatically cool down or heat up the batteries while it is being charged to ensure the car is in peak condition when it's time to set off. Jaguar's new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system also has a smart satnav that examines the upcoming route to give the most accurate assessment of remaining range, bringing an end to the dreaded "range anxiety" that puts so many people off buying electric cars.

 

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[hovabongZA]

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Nice to see ICE take the win here for a change, but there’s no doubt for electric engines are the future especially for performance.

 

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................2014 Subaru WRX STI: 1:47.16
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