Jaguar I-Pace Launch Postponed In India, Will Make Its Debut On 23rd March

Almost every carmaker is now trying to introduce electrification in their portfolio. This process can be in terms of offering a mild hybrid system on the upcoming cars or maybe a fully-fledged EV. And for that, Jaguar announced that it will launch the all-new Jaguar I-Pace in India on 9th March, after three years of its global debut. However, the event could not take place today and is now postponed till 23rd March.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Jaguar India will now launch the all-new Jaguar I-Pace on 23rd March 2021.
• It can do a 0-100kmph sprint in just 4.8 seconds.
• To be available with a 90kWh battery with a claimed range of 470kms.

Jaguar I-Pace 

The upcoming Jaguar I-Pace will be available with three variants on offer, precisely – S, SE and HSE. Where, the top-end variant will get matrix LED headlamps, powered tailgate, adaptive air suspension, LED taillamps and 20-inch alloy wheels among others. Further, inside the cabin, Jaguar I-Pace is expected to get four-zone climate control, heads-up display, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, adaptive cruise control and Meridian surround sound system as well.

So what powers the all-new Jaguar I-Pace? It is powered by two electric motors available on each axle that produces a combined output of 400PS alongside 696Nm of torque. Further, these motors are mated to a single-speed gearbox that allows the EV to go from 0-100kmph in just 4.8 seconds. Apart from this, the top speed of the Jaguar I-Pace is electronically limited to 200kmph. It is currently available with a 90kWh lithium-ion battery that returns a claimed range of 470kms.

Charging Infrastructure

The launch is delayed in order to strengthen the charging infrastructure. Meanwhile, for that, the JLR group has installed 35 DC chargers in different showrooms. Further, customers will also be able to access around 200 DC charging points that are available in almost 23+ cities. These charging points are obviously an initiative by Tata Power. Also, the conventional way to charge the I-Pace will be via a 7.4kWh AC wall-mounted charger that can fully juice up the battery in somewhere around 10 hours.

Alternatives

When launched, the all-new Jaguar I-Pace will directly compete against the likes of Mercedes Benz EQC and the upcoming Audi E-Tron. However, there is still some time left for Audi to launch the E-Tron. Therefore, let’s take a look at what the Mercedes Benz EQC has got to offer.

Jaguar I-Pace Vs Mercedes Benz EQC

Mercedes Benz launched the EQC in India with a starting price tag of Rs.99.30 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). At that time, it was the first-ever luxury electric car that was available here. The German carmaker offered an 80kWh lithium-ion battery on the EQC that returns a claimed range of somewhere around 400km. Further, the motor that powers the electric SUV is known to churn out a massive 408HP alongside a peak torque of 765Nm. In terms of performance, it can do a 0-100kmph sprint in just 5.1 seconds. Meanwhile, the top speed of the Mercedes Benz EQC is electronically limited to 180kmph.