The award-winning Jaguar I-PACE is now more distinctive and more desirable
Since its debut the Jaguar I-PACE has won more than 90 global awards, including 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year and the unprecedented treble at the 2019 World Car of the Year Awards, winning World Car Design of the Year, World Green Car, and World Car of the Year, reinforcing its status as the benchmark all-electric performance SUV.
With a low center of gravity, advanced suspension systems, and compact, efficient electric motors on each axle, I-PACE offers an unrivaled balance of all-wheel drive performance, refinement and agility – together with impressive real-world range and exceptional comfort and day-to-day usability. The vehicle’s technology and features have continually improved using seamless software-over-the-air updates – with more still to come.
Now, I-PACE has been subtly enhanced, with a more distinctive design, richer specifications, the addition of R-Dynamic models, and – for the first time – striking satin paints in a choice of two metallic colors.
Nick Collins, Executive Director, of Vehicle Programmes, said: “I-PACE has always offered a comprehensive package of performance, agility, technology, and everyday usability that customers expect from a Jaguar, together with the smooth, quiet and effortless driving experience that electrification offers. We’ve delivered exactly that, and now it’s our latest model to benefit from our approach of offering more curated richer specifications.
“Looking to the future we’re applying the know-how from our electrified vehicle programs and accelerated technological development enabled by our collaborative partnership with the Jaguar TCS Racing Team to reimagine Jaguar as an all-electric modern luxury brand from 2025.”
Refreshed Design
The I-PACE’s cab-forward profile, short overhangs, and taut, muscular haunches are instantly recognizable and set it apart from other all-electric SUVs. This award-winning design has now evolved, with subtle, carefully considered enhancements that deliver an even greater presence.
The front grille now has a smooth form, in striking Atlas Grey. Replacing the previous gloss black lozenge pattern, this gives a simpler, cleaner finish to the front of the vehicle while strengthening its inherently electric DNA. Atlas Grey is also applied to the vertical blades at the outside of the front apertures. A further detail change is the new black and silver Jaguar badge in the grille.
The front bumper finishers, lower door finishers, and rear diffuser are now body-color instead of Gloss Black. This treatment serves to simplify and refine the design while taking away visual mass.
There’s also the option of a contrast panoramic roof, which for the first time enables customers to specify a black finish for the rear section of the roof – until now body-colored – to complement the sweeping glass panel.
Customers can also specify satin paints for the first time. Offered in a choice of Eiger Grey or new Carpathian Grey, these finishes give I-PACE a sophisticated, contemporary look.
Performance and Dynamics
I-PACE delivers a true Jaguar driving experience. With light, compact, and efficient electric motors integrated into the front and rear axles, I-PACE can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds and up to a maximum speed of 200km/h.
Delivering comfort and agility without compromise is what has always made Jaguar unique. I-PACE’s advanced double wishbone front- and Integral Link rear suspension are fundamental to this dynamic capability, together with the low center of gravity and light, stiff aluminum body structure. Air suspension with Adaptive Dynamics electronically-controlled damping enhances ride and handling still further.
Range and Charging
I-PACE’s 90kWh Lithium-ion battery delivers a range of up to 470km range (WLTP)3. When charging using the fast-growing network of public chargers, a 100kW DC charger can add up to 127km of range (WLTP) in just 15 minutes. South African customers with three-phase electricity and an 11kW home wall box can add up to 53km of range (WLTP) per hour; a full charge takes only 8.6 hours. Customers with single-phase electricity using 7kW wall boxes can achieve up to 35km of charge per hour and a full charge in 12.75 hours.
To maximize the benefits of off-peak energy there’s the Low-Cost Hours Only feature: just set start and stop times that match your tariff – typically overnight – and charging will only take place during that period.
Customers can also set charging to stop when the battery reaches a specific level – 80 percent for example. This is especially useful when using public chargers because you can add only the range you need to reach your destination.
Preconditioning is another easy-to-use technology that enhances the driving experience. While the vehicle is plugged in it automatically heats or cools the battery to its ideal temperature and does the same for the interior, ready for the start of your journey. Using power from the mains instead of from the battery is more energy efficient and maximizes range. Together with the timed charging functions, preconditioning can be set either using the vehicle touchscreen or the Jaguar Remote App – this has now been updated, making it even simpler to use.
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Inside I-PACE’s spacious interior, there’s all the technology you need to make every journey more enjoyable. Every model in the range has the fast, intuitive Pivi Pro infotainment system, offering seamless connectivity through wireless Apple CarPlay®, Wireless Android Auto™, and what3words navigation. Pivi Pro – together with other systems throughout the vehicle – is always up to date thanks to software-over-the-air updates.
Awards
The Jaguar I-PACE tore up the rule book to become the first and best electric vehicle of its kind. The brand’s first EV, it has won 92 global awards to date, including AutoTrader South African Car of the year (2020), Swiss Car of the Year (2018), German Car of the Year (2018), UK Car of the Year (2019), European Car of the Year (2019) and the unprecedented treble at the 2019 World Car of the Year Awards, winning World Car Design of the Year, World Green Car and World Car of the Year. I-PACE was also awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP in 2018.
Insights into the advantages of ownership can be found in Jaguar’s Electrification Hub. Here you can find out everything you need to know about I-PACE, whether it’s maximizing range and making the most of each charge, or simply how to charge at home or using the ever-growing network of public chargers.
A range calculation tool makes it easy to see how factors such as vehicle speed, ambient temperature, and climate control settings can influence the real-world range you could expect to achieve.
* In-car features should be used by drivers only when safe to do so. Drivers must ensure they are in full control of the vehicle at all times.
** All emissions, fuel economy and EV-only range figures are EU – WLTP (TEL) Combined
Note: EV range figures are based on production vehicles over a standardized route. Range achieved will vary dependent on vehicle and battery condition, actual route and environment and driving style. The figures provided are a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real-world figures may differ. CO2, fuel economy, energy consumption, and range figures may vary according to factors such as driving styles, environmental conditions, load, wheel fitment, and accessories fitted.
Press Release: Motorpress and Jaguar South Africa
