Jaguar I-Pace

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Jaguar I-Pace

| image = 2018 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 AWD Front.jpg

| caption =

| manufacturer = Jaguar Land Rover

| aka =

| production = 2018–2024

| model_years =

| assembly = Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr)

| designer = Ian Callum

| class = Compact luxury crossover SUV

| body_style = 5-door coupé SUV

| layout = Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive

| platform = JLR D7e

| related =

| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous motor x2 {{convert|200|PS|kW|abbr=on}} {{convert|348|Nm|abbr=on}} (total {{convert|400|PS|kW|abbr=on}} {{convert|696|Nm|abbr=on}})

| transmission = 1-speed direct-drive reduction

| drivetrain =

| battery = 90 kW·h lithium ion

| electric_range = EPA: {{convert|246|mi|km|abbr=out}}
WLTP: {{convert|292|mi|km|0|abbr=out}}

| charging = {{ubl|11kW AC (7.4kW "1-phase/32A only" AC 2018–2020)| 100 kW DC}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2990|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4682|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{ubl

|{{convert|1895|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (body)

|{{convert|2011|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (mirrors folded)

|{{convert|2139|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (mirrors unfolded)

}}

| height = {{convert|1565|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|2133|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| successor =

| sp = uk

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The Jaguar I-Pace (stylised as I-PACE) is a battery-electric crossover SUV produced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) under their Jaguar marque. The I-Pace was announced in March 2018, European deliveries began in June 2018 and North American deliveries started in October 2018. Amid slowing sales{{cite news | url=https://insideevs.com/news/681085/jaguar-ipace-sales-2023q2/ | title=Jaguar I-Pace Sales Faded Again In Q2 2023 | publisher=InsideEVs | first=Mark | last=Kane | date=2023-08-09 | accessdate=2023-12-26}} and a change in corporate vision, Jaguar has announced that the I-Pace will be discontinued by 2025.{{cite news | url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-i-pace-retire-2025-along-ice-range-mates | title=Jaguar I-Pace to retire by 2025 along with ICE range-mates | first=Mark | last=Tisshaw | publisher=AutoCar | date=2023-08-16 | accessdate=2023-12-26}}

Development

File:Jaguar I-Pace IMG 0491.jpg

The Jaguar I-Pace was designed by Ian Callum.{{cite web|url= https://www.slashgear.com/jaguar-i-pace-concept-previews-model-x-rivaling-ev-for-2018-14463885/ |title=Jaguar I-Pace Concept previews Model X rivaling EV for 2018 |first=Chris |last=Davies |date=2016-11-14 |work=slashgear.com |access-date= 16 June 2017 |quote=Callum and his team}} The concept version of the car, described as a five-seater sports car, was unveiled by JLR at the 2016 Los Angeles Motor Show and shown on-road in London in March 2017.{{Cite magazine |last=Burgess |first=Rachel |date=2016-11-16 |title=Jaguar Guns for Tesla with Radical New Electric SUV |magazine=Autocar |edition=6229 |publisher=Haymarket Consumer Media |volume=290 |issue=7 |pages=10–15}}{{cite web |url=http://www.jaguar.co.uk/jaguar-range/i-pace-concept-car/index.html |title=I-Pace Concept |publisher=Jaguar Land Rover |access-date=20 November 2016 |archive-date=22 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122215318/https://www.jaguar.co.uk/jaguar-range/i-pace-concept-car/index.html |url-status=dead }}

The I-Pace is built by contract manufacturer Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria,{{cite web |url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20170613/BLOG06/170619897/jaguar-ramps-up-fine-tunes-i-pace-to-outduel-tesla |title=Jaguar ramps up, fine-tunes I-Pace to outduel Tesla |date=2017-06-13 |access-date=2017-06-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614230413/http://www.autonews.com/article/20170613/BLOG06/170619897/jaguar-ramps-up-fine-tunes-i-pace-to-outduel-tesla |archive-date=2017-06-14 |url-status=live }} and the production version of the I-Pace was revealed in Graz on 1 March 2018.{{cite news|last1=McIlroy|first1=John|title=New 2018 Jaguar I-Pace revealed: specs, prices and pics|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/i-pace/97706/new-2018-jaguar-i-pace-revealed-specs-prices-and-pics|access-date=2 March 2018|work=Auto Express|publisher=DEnnis Publishing|date=1 March 2018}} It was subsequently showcased for its first public appearance in its production version at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show.{{Cite web |title=LE JAGUAR I PACE DEFINITIF VERRA LE JOUR AU SALON DE GENEVE |url=https://www.larevueautomobile.com/actualites/Le-jaguar-i-pace-definitif-verra-le-jour-au-salon-de-geneve-13466.html |website=la revue automobile|date=12 August 2017 }}

Some of the electric drive technology{{which|date=March 2020}} has come out of the Jaguar I-Type electric Formula E racing car programme.{{cite news |url= http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1104588_2019-jaguar-i-pace-spy-shots |title= 2019 Jaguar I-Pace spy shots |first= Viknesh |last= Vijayenthiran |date= 20 November 2016 |publisher= Motor Authority }}

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Overview

File:2018 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 AWD Side.jpg|2018MY side

File:2018 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 AWD Rear.jpg|2018MY rear

File:Jaguar I-Pace intérieur.jpg|Interior

The Jaguar I-Pace launched with a WLTP-rated range of {{convert|292|mi|0|abbr=out}}{{cite web |url=https://www.jaguar.com/jaguar-range/i-pace/index.html |website=Jaguar I-Pace |title=Jaguar I-Pace |publisher=Jaguar |access-date=1 September 2018}} and an EPA-rated range of {{convert|234|mi|abbr=out}}. In December 2019, software enhancements were released to increase range to an EPA-rated range of {{convert|246|mi|abbr=out}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=40986|title=Fueleconomy.gov|website=Fueleconomy.gov|access-date=5 November 2018}}{{cite web|last=Dubey|first=Yetnesh|title=Jaguar IPace Electric Car Gets Range Boost, Porsche Taycan Disappoints|url=https://fossbytes.com/jaguar-ipace-electric-car-range-boost-porsche-taycan-disappoints/|website=fossbytes.com|date=13 December 2019|access-date=13 December 2019}} The car can ford water up to {{convert|500|mm|in|abbr=on}} deep.{{cite news|url= https://jalopnik.com/the-electric-le2019-jaguar-i-pace-can-wade-through-19-i-1824271097 |website=Jalopnik |publisher=Gizmodo Media Group |title= The Electric 2019 Jaguar I-Pace Can Wade Through 19 Inches Of Water, Which Is A Lot |first= Justin T. |last= Westbrook |date= 3 April 2018 |access-date= 2018-06-30}} The rear boot holds {{convert|23.17|cuft|L|order=flip|adj=ri0}},{{Cite web|url=https://www.jaguar.com/jaguar-range/i-pace/features/practicality.html|title=Jaguar I-PACE | Electric Car Practicality | Jaguar|access-date=30 May 2019|archive-date=30 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530160049/https://www.jaguar.com/jaguar-range/i-pace/features/practicality.html|url-status=dead}} along with {{convert|1|cuft|L|order=flip}} of front boot space. The drag coefficient is 0.29.

The car has all-wheel drive via two motors powered by a 90{{nbsp}}kWh LG Chem liquid cooled lithium-ion battery. Each motor delivers {{cvt|197|HP}} and {{cvt|258|lb·ft}} of torque, for a total power of {{cvt|395|HP}} and total torque of {{cvt|516|lb·ft}}. The 0{{ndash}}62{{nbsp}}mph (0{{ndash}}100{{nbsp}}km/h) time is 4.8 seconds, and the top speed is electronically limited to 124{{nbsp}}mph (200{{nbsp}}km/h).{{cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/925870/Jaguar-I-Pace-2018-price-electric-range-launch-UK|title=New Jaguar I-Pace 2018 REVEALED and it's got its sight set on the Tesla Model X|first=Luke John|last=Smith|date=2 March 2018|website=Express.co.uk|access-date=19 December 2018}}

The battery contains 432 pouch cells.{{cite web|first=Sophie|last=Vorrath|url=http://reneweconomy.com.au/jaguar-unveils-its-tesla-killer-and-the-ev-race-is-on-78908/ |title=Jaguar unveils its "Tesla killer", and the EV race is on |publisher=RenewEconomy |date=2 March 2018 |access-date=2018-10-21}} It can charge from 0 to 80 per cent in 85 minutes using 50{{nbsp}}kW DC charging, or 45 minutes using a 100{{nbsp}}kW charger. Home charging with an AC wall box (7{{nbsp}}kW) achieves the same state of charge in 10 hours. As the I-Pace was initially released with a single-phase 7{{nbsp}}kW AC charger, a one-hour charge, would add around {{convert|30|km|abbr=in}} of range.{{cite magazine |title=Jaguar I-Pace |language=fi |magazine=Moottori |date=13 January 2019}}{{Better source needed|date=May 2025}} Later 2021 models had 11{{nbsp}}kW AC charging, at single-phase or three-phase, depending on market.

The car comes with a smartphone app called Jaguar Remote, which can locate the car, report on its locking, alarming and charging status, and start its battery preconditioning or cabin heating/cooling.

Awards

File:Ian Callum, COTY 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS9894).jpg holds 2019 European Car of the Year trophy for the Jaguar I-Pace]]

The I-Pace has won 62{{cite web|date=8 May 2019|title=Three Times a Winner|url=https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2019/05/08/three-times-a-winner/#.XNP_YaZ7mRs|access-date=9 May 2019|website=EuroWeeklyNews.com}} international awards. In March 2019, it won the European Car of the Year award, the first Jaguar to win the award.{{cite web|date=4 March 2019|title=European Car of the Year 2019: Jaguar's all electric I-Pace model wins prestigious prize|url=https://www.euronews.com/2019/03/04/european-car-of-the-year-2019-jaguar-s-all-electric-i-pace-model-wins-prestigious-prize|access-date=4 March 2019|website=European Car News}} In April 2019, it became the 2019 World Car of the Year, and won Best Design and Best Green Car awards.{{cite web|date=17 April 2019|title=Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV sweeps awards at New York auto show|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/17/jaguar-i-pace-electric-suv-sweeps-awards-at-new-york-auto-show.html|access-date=17 April 2019|website=CNBC}}

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|+ {{sronly|Accolades awarded to the Jaguar I-Pace}}

scope="col" | Organisation

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Award

! scope="col" | Result

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Refh}}

scope="rowgroup" rowspan="3"| World Car Awards

| rowspan="3"| {{dts|2019|nowrap=off}}

| World Car of the Year

| {{won}}

| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|title=World Car Awards - 2019 Voting Results|url=https://www.worldcarawards.com/web/2019_results.asp|access-date=4 March 2019|website=World Car Awards}}

World Car Design of the Year

| {{won}}

World Green Car

| {{won}}

scope="row" | European Car of the Year

| {{dts|2019|nowrap=off}}

| Car of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"|

scope="row" | UK Car of the Year

| {{dts|2019|nowrap=off}}

| Car of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|date=1 March 2019|title=JAGUAR I-PACE NAMED UK CAR OF THE YEAR 2019|url=https://ukcoty.co.uk/uncategorized/blog/jaguar-i-pace-named-uk-car-of-the-year-2019/|access-date=4 March 2019|website=UK Car of the Year}}

scope="row" | German Car of the Year

| {{dts|2019|nowrap=off}}

| Car of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|url=https://www.gcoty.de/|website=German Car of the Year}}

scope="row" | Norwegian Car of the Year

| {{dts|2019|nowrap=off}}

| Car of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|date=8 May 2019|title=Three times a winner|url=https://euroweeklynews.com/2019/05/08/three-times-a-winner/|access-date=4 March 2019|website=Euro Weekly News}}

scope="row" | China Car of the Year

| {{dts|2019|nowrap=off}}

| Green Car of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"|

scope="rowgroup" rowspan="2"| Automobile Journalists of Canada

| 2019

| Utility Vehicle of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|title=AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Winners by Year|url=http://www.ajac.ca/car-of-the-year-winners.asp?year=2019|website=Automobile Journalists of Canada}}

2020

| Utility Vehicle of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|title=AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Winners by Year|url=http://www.ajac.ca/car-of-the-year-winners.asp?year=2020|website=Automobile Journalists of Canada}}

scope="row" | South African Guild of Mobility Journalists

| {{dts|2020|nowrap=off}}

| South African Car of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|date=29 April 2020|title=SEE - All the categorical winners of the 2020 SA Car of the Year competition|url=https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/newmodels/see-all-the-categorical-winners-of-the-2020-sa-car-of-the-year-competition-20200429-2|access-date=16 November 2020|website=Wheels}}

scope="row" | Top Gear

| {{dts|2018|nowrap=off}}

| EV of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|date=29 November 2018|title=Revealed: the 2018 Top Gear magazine awards winners!|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-magazine/revealed-2018-top-gear-magazine-awards-winners|website=Top Gear}}

scope="row" | AUTOBEST

| {{dts|2018|nowrap=off}}

| Ecobest

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|date=13 February 2019|title=Three times a winner|url=https://autobest.org/press-release-autobest-celebrated-the-18th-edition-of-awards-gala/|website=Autobest}}

scope="row" | MotorWeek

| {{dts|2019|nowrap=off}}

| Best of the Year

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{cite web|date=13 June 2019|url=https://video.mpt.tv/video/2019-drivers-choice-awards-best-of-the-year-iz5wh1/|access-date=3 April 2024 |title=MotorWeek | 2019 Drivers' Choice Awards & Best of the Year | Season 38 | Episode 41 | MPT }}

Safety

In December 2018,{{cite web|url=https://electrek.co/2018/12/07/jaguar-i-pace-safety-rating-crash-test/|title=Jaguar I-Pace Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating|date=7 December 2018|website=electrotek|access-date=7 December 2018}} the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) awarded the Jaguar I-Pace a 5-star safety rating.

{{Euro NCAP |year=2018 |overall_stars=5 |description=Jaguar I-Pace |reference={{cite web|url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/jaguar/i-pace/34193|title=Official Jaguar I-Pace safety rating|access-date=27 February 2019}} |adult_points=34.8 |adult_percent=91 |child_points=40.0 |child_percent=81 |pedestrian_points=35.3 |pedestrian_percent=73 |safety_points=10.6 |safety_percent=81 }}

Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy

= Racing car =

{{Main|Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy (racecar)}}

The Jaguar I-Pace has a race-prepped version called the I-Pace eTrophy, a development of the I-Pace by Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations.

= Racing series =

In September 2017,{{cite web|url=https://media.jaguar.com/en-gb/news/2017/09/jaguar-charges-i-pace-all-electric-race-series|title=Jaguar Charges Up I-Pace With All-Electric Race Series|date=12 September 2017|website=media.jaguar.com|access-date=5 January 2019}} Jaguar announced their single-make racing series for the I-Pace, called eTrophy, after the racing car of the same name.

On 24 August 2018,{{cite web|url=http://www.thedrive.com/news/23121/jaguar-i-pace-sets-a-laguna-seca-electric-car-lap-record|title=Jaguar I-Pace Sets a Laguna Seca Electric Lap Record|date=24 August 2018|website=TheDrive.com|access-date=24 August 2018}} the Jaguar I-Pace set a new EV lap record at the Laguna Seca race circuit in California.

Sales

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YearEurope"Jaguar I-Pace Europe Sales Figures" | https://carsalesbase.com/europe-jaguar-i-pace/United States"Jaguar I-Pace U.S Sales Figures" | https://carsalesbase.com/us-jaguar-i-pace/
20186,490393
201912,2322,979
202013,4441,546
20218,0791,409
20226,409439
Total46,6546,381

These are the total sales in two of its markets; not included are the sales figures in other markets or the thousands sold to Waymo (as detailed below).

Partnership with Waymo for autonomous ride service

File:Waymo Jaguar I-Pace in San Francisco 2023 dllu.jpg

In 2018, Waymo selected the Jaguar I-Pace for use in its autonomous ride-hailing service, placing an order for up to 20,000 vehicles.{{cite news |last=Stumpf|first=Rob|title=Waymo Using 20,000 Jaguar I-Pace SUVs for Driverless Car Service | url=http://www.thedrive.com/tech/19769/waymo-using-20000-jaguar-i-pace-suvs-for-driverless-car-service |website=The Drive |date=30 March 2018|access-date=25 May 2020}} In May 2025 Waymo announced it had 1,500 autonomous vehicles (primary the I-PACE) in operation in four American cities, and would equip "over 2,000" more I-PACEs with its Waymo Driver hardware.{{cite web |url=https://waymo.com/blog/2025/05/scaling-our-fleet-through-us-manufacturing |title=Scaling our fleet through U.S. manufacturing |publisher=Waymo |access-date=5 May 2025}}

Wireless charging project

In June 2020, Jaguar announced its support for a wirelessly charged taxi project in Oslo, Norway. Jaguar gave 25 I-Pace vehicles to taxi company Cabonline, which will use the vehicles to test the charging infrastructure on taxis in the Norwegian capital. Ralf Speth, JLR's then chief executive, said, "The taxi industry is the ideal test bed for wireless charging, and indeed for high-mileage electric mobility across the board."{{Dubious|date=January 2022}}.{{cite news |last=Fossdyke|first=James |title=Jaguar launches wireless charging I-Pace taxi project in Norway |url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/430787/jaguar-ipace-wireless-taxi-oslo/ |date=26 June 2020 |access-date=12 July 2020}}

References

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