The electric Jaguar feels like the beginning of something: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace

Last Updated: June 19, 2024By Nick EnergyTags: All-electric, AutoMoto, Jaguar, Jaguar 2019, Jaguar vehicle

The Electric Jaguar I-Pace is model for 2019, with capability of acceleration 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60mph in 4.5 seconds) and range 480km (298miles) WLTP cycle.*

After just over four minutes behind the wheel of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace, the electric Jaguar feels like the beginning of something.

2019 Jaguar I-Pace

Its all-electric powertrain is hardly revolutionary. The 90-kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery tucked under the cabin floor of the I-Pace, and its twin 147-kilowatt motors at the front and rear axles, hardly register as a surprise anymore.

2019 Jaguar I-Pace

Jaguar took a similar simple tack for the EV drive. The I-Pace can be programmed to creep at idle when the driver releases the brake or sit still.

It can also toggle between drive modes: one is a two-pedal, comparatively Victorian drive, the other offering aggressive regen (up to 0.4 G) for effective one-pedal operation.

Speed

But the electric Jag moved fast. Its 512 pound-feet of torque is near-instant and convincing after a stab at the accelerator. Power is split equally between front and rear motors.

2019 Jaguar I-Pace

Steering the heavy I-Pace is hardly a chore: The wheel is light and vaguely connected to the road. The car’s weight may be its greatest liability.

_{*WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicle Test Procedure) is the new process that has been phased in from 2017, which measures fuel, energy consumption, range and emissions in passenger vehicles in Europe. This is designed to provide figures closer to real-world driving behaviour. It tests vehicles with optional equipment and with a more demanding test procedure and driving profile.}