17-08-2018:
Report of very significant delay in the supply of a new Jaguar I-Pace, apparently due to "technical issues and teething problems". After paying his deposit the buyer was given a schedule: 15/6/18 - Last amendment possible; 13/7/18 - Car Build; 17/8/18 - Delivery to dealer; 22/8/18 - Handover to me. With less than 3 weeks to go to handover, buyer made preparations including having a charge point installed, arranging finance for the car and arranging for his existing car to go on 17/8/2018. Then on 2/8/2018 (in response to a request for an update) the dealer informed him the car was now “slightly delayed” to 13/11/18. He was told the reasons are technical issues and teething problems, although the dealership is giving him different reasons from Jaguar UK but eventually disclosed that his car has not even been built yet. This means that Jaguar must have known about the delay sometime before 13/7/18 as that was the sechdueld delivery date and so they could have informed him sooner and if that had done so I would not have sold my existing car. They have refused to provide a substitute car untin the I-Pace arrives.
20-01-2020:
Report that 'timed charging function' of charge control unit for a Jaguar I-Pace simply does not work. It offers a start and end time to take advantage of off-peak electricity but the car automatically tries to fully charge at every opportunity - a nonsense for most users and 3 times the cost at peak (15p per kwh) vs off peak rates (5p per kwh). As well of this ,the more a fully charged battery is left plugged in to the mains the more the battery gradually loses capacity, like a laptop battery when the laptop is left permanently plugged in.
November 2016
Jaguar unveiled the I-Pace Concept
This is a production preview of the Jaguar I-PACE, which will be revealed next year and on the road in 2018.
The electric motors and 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack were designed in-house by Jaguar Land Rover to give the best possible performance and range for most daily journeys. Where ever you are in the world you can simply plug your car into a wall socket overnight, and have more than enough range to complete the average daily commute of around 50 km.
For rapid charging, using a typical public 50 KW DC charging network, a full charge will take just over 2 hours. Enough to deliver more than 220 miles range (measured on the US EPA test cycle) or more than 500 km range (measured on the European NEDC test cycle).
The I-PACE Concept transforms the electric driving experience and offers the driver-focused performance and response Jaguar is renowned for. To help deliver this, the I-PACE has electric motors on the front and rear axles. Their combined output is 400PS and 700Nm of torque – the same torque rating as the F-TYPE SVR.
December 2019
Jaguar I-Pace given extra 12 miles of real-world range
Available as a complimentary upgrade for existing cars, Jaguar says engineers have applied advanced technical insights from the Jaguar I-Pace eTROPHY race series to optimise the management of battery, thermal and AWD systems to enhance the efficiency of the all-electric powertrain.
The all-wheel drive I-Pace is Jaguar’s first full battery-electric vehicle and has a range of up to 292 miles from a single charge of its 90kWh Lithium-ion battery (WLTP cycle). While the new software upgrade doesn’t change the official certified range figure, the marginal gains developed from eTROPHY analysis will give customers access to an improvement of up to eight per cent dependent on usage – equating to a potential extra 12 miles of real-world range.
The changes derived from the eTROPHY race series include:
- All-Wheel Drive: Changes to the torque distribution between the front and rear motors will deliver greater efficiency when driving in ECO mode – the system still delivers permanent AWD traction
- Temperature control: Refinements to thermal management control will make greater use of the active radiator vane system, closing the vanes more frequently to enhance aerodynamic performance more of the time
- Battery Capacity:Updates allow the battery to run to a lower state of charge than previously without affecting driveability, durability or performance
Additional changes derived from real-world data analysis include:
- Regenerative Braking: The vehicle’s brakes will harvest energy more efficiently when the battery is in a high state of charge and the amount of energy recovery has been increased at lower driving speeds to maximise efficiency and range
- Range calculation: Changes to the predictive range calculation algorithm will deliver a more accurate and consistent estimate of vehicle range, while being more reflective of an individual’s driving style
Customers are being invited to take vehicles to their Jaguar Retailer to receive the complimentary update. The wide-ranging changes will also enable enhanced Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) functionality. After receiving the latest software, more electronic modules will be able to receive remote updates, providing ongoing enhancements to the customer experience.
The I-Pace’s 90kWh Lithium-ion battery offers 0-60mph acceleration in 4.5 seconds alongside the practicality of a maximum 292 mile range (WLTP cycle) and 0-80 per cent charging time of 40 minutes (100kW DC). Home charging with an AC wall box (7kW) will achieve the same state of charge in just over 10 hours. The Jaguar I-Pace is priced from £60,995 in the UK.
June 2020
Jaguar I-Pace updated with faster charging and fresh technology
The Jaguar I-Pace now comes with an 11kW on-board charger as standard, enabling customers with access to three-phase electricity supplies to enjoy significantly faster charging: when connected to an 11kW wall box 33 miles of range (WLTP) per hour can be achieved, while a full charge from empty now takes 8.6 hours – ideal for overnight charging at home.
Customers using 7kW wallboxes also benefit from competitive charging capability – up to 22 miles of charge per hour, with a full charge taking 12.75 hours. When charging ‘on the go’, a 50kW charger will add up to 39 miles in 15 minutes, whilst a 100kW charger will add up to 78 miles over the same period.
Exterior tweaks include new Atlas Grey grille tip finish and an updated paint palette, new range of wheels, and a luxurious new Bright Pack option, available on all models in the I-Pace range.
Inside, there's a new Pivi Pro infotainment system made up of 10- and five-inch upper and lower touchscreens as well as a 12.3-inch high-definition virtual instrument cluster.
The Pivi Pro system is inspired by smartphones, says Jaguar. It uses a powerful processor and a built-in battery to provide a faster start-up than the old system. A new menu structure is designed to be operated like a smartphone, while the redesigned navigation system reduces the number of steps required to set a destination by half.
The I-Pace is now available with an optional wireless device charging pad beneath the ‘floating’ centre console. Wireless charging also includes signal boosting, ensuring the phone’s signal remains stronger for longer. A Smartphone Pack with Apple CarPlay is standard, as is Bluetooth technology which can pair two phones simultaneously ensuring you’ll always be connected. The Smartphone Pack also includes Android Auto as standard.
April 2021
Jaguar I-Pace Black priced from £72,445
Jaguar as adding two black edition models to the I-Pace range: the Jaguar I-Pace Black and HSE Black. These exclusive new additions to the I-Pace range benefit from an enhanced specification over the SE and HSE models on which they are based and includes the Black Pack, panoramic roof and privacy glass.
Jaguar says the clean, contemporary look is accentuated by the gloss black finish of the 20-inch five-spoke wheels, and the I-Pace Black models are available in the full range of colours and include metallic paints as standard.
February 2022
Jaguar I-Pace updated with new Premium Black Pack option and Amazon Alexa
The Jaguar I-Pace now offers more driver-focused technology than ever and new options to enhance its multi-award-winning design.
Customers who wish to enhance the I-Pace’s multi-award-winning design can now choose the new Premium Black Pack option, giving I-Pace even more visual impact and presence. This brings a Gloss Black finish to the grille, grille surround, side window surrounds, door mirror caps and rear badges, together with striking 22-inch ‘Style 5056’ split-spoke wheels finished in Gloss Black, a rear spoiler and air suspension.
I-Pace is also now available in Ostuni White for the first time. This beautiful metallic finish joins the existing range of solid, metallic and premium metallic paints.
The all-electric performance SUV becomes the first Jaguar to feature Amazon Alexa voice control. Seamlessly integrated, it brings the familiar Alexa experience to the I-Pace and provides natural voice interaction with the Pivi Pro infotainment system’s features including navigation, media playback, phone calls, and compatible smart devices. Following its debut on I-Pace, all new Jaguars with Pivi Pro will come with Alexa.
Requests such as ‘Alexa, navigate me to home’, ‘Alexa, play my chill-out playlist’ and ‘Alexa show me nearby coffee shops’ can all be done by voice. You can also check the news, the weather and manage your schedule or shopping list – just by asking.
Existing owners of I-Pace models with Pivi Pro are among more than 55,000 Jaguar customers to have been offered Alexa in a software-over-the-air update. Owners will be notified via a message displayed in their vehicle’s touchscreen.
The Alexa voice experience is intuitive to use, making it easy for customers to operate while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Alexa even makes it possible to control compatible smart home features such as heating and lighting from your I-Pace. You only have to ask: ‘Alexa, set the living room temperature to 20 degrees’, for example.
Customers in the UK and US will also be able to control and check on their I-Pace wherever they are using the Jaguar Remote Skill on any Alexa-enabled device. ‘Alexa, ask Jaguar to check my range’, ‘Alexa, ask Jaguar if my car is fully charged’ or ‘Alexa, ask Jaguar if my doors are locked’ are just some of the features customers can use. In addition to all other Jaguar models with Pivi Pro, this functionality is also available to customers in these markets with vehicles equipped with the Touch Pro infotainment system.
As well as Alexa, the I-Pace offers a wealth of smart technologies to make journeys simpler and more enjoyable. The Smartphone Pack with wireless Apple CarPlay® is standard. Wireless Android Auto™ is also standard. In addition, Pivi Pro can connect two phones simultaneously, and an optional wireless device charging pad beneath the centre console features a signal booster to improve network reception and Wi-Fi.
And before the journey even begins, the I-Pace’s Preferred Charging Period feature enables customers to set a desired start and finish time for charging – helping them take advantage of the reduced rate electricity tariffs available in many markets. It can also let them set a specific state-of-charge they want the battery to reach – 80 per cent, for example.