Tata Motors' Jaguar drives new electric car concept
LONDON: Tata Motors-owned luxury brand Jaguar has made its entry into the electric car arena with the
launch of its new I-Pace concept car simultaneously in London and Los Angeles which can cover a distance of more than 500 kilometres on a
single full charge.
Scheduled for production in next year, the
all-electric battery-powered Jaguar SUV is expected
to hit the roads towards the end of 2018.
"The I-PACE Concept
represents the next generation of electric vehicle design. It's a dramatic,
future-facing cab-forward design with a beautiful interior - the product of authentic Jaguar DNA, electric technology and
contemporary craftsmanship," Ian Callum, Jaguar Land
Rover (JLR) director of design, said during the launch which was
beamed live from Los Angeles through virtual reality to London yesterday.
"Our virtual reality reveal today has pushed
technology boundaries as well, and captures the hi-tech essence of the concept
car. We only have one concept car and it is in LA for the reveal. For the first time, VR has allowed us to
share it across the globe in the most immersive way possible," he said.
Customers from around the world can register
their interest by clicking "I Want One" at jaguar.com to be among the
first I-PACE owners.
The new five-seater sports car and
performance SUV rolled into one comes with bespoke electric architecture
alongside distinguishable Jaguar features.
The
state-of-the-art electric motors and 90kWh lithium- ion battery pack were designed
in-house by JLR to give the best possible performance and range for most daily
journeys.
The idea is to be able to plug the car into a
wall socket overnight and have more than enough range to complete an average
daily commute of around 50 km.
Dr Wolfgang Ziebart, JLR engineering director,
explains: "This is an uncompromised electric vehicle designed from a clean
sheet of paper: we've ..
For rapid charging, using a typical public 50 KW DC charging
network, a full charge will take just over two hours and it's 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).
JLR Vehicle Line Director Ian Hoban described
the technology as "ground-breaking", adding: "Electric motors
provide immediate response with no lag, no gearshifts and no interruptions.
Their superior torque delivery compared to internal combustion engines
transforms the driving experience. With 700Nm and the traction benefits of
all-wheel drive, the I-PACE Concept accelerates from 0-60mph in around four
seconds."
Source : Tata
Motors' Jaguar drives new electric car concept