Rather than opening the market, Jaguar edges in on Tesla
In order to achieve better I-Pace sales in the USA, Jaguar is offering the ‘Tesla Conquest’ incentive that provides an additional $3,000 rebate for Tesla owners who buy an I-Pace.
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Warwick Uni gives Jaguar I-Pace batteries 2nd Life
Researchers from Warwick University have succeeded in repurposing Jaguar I-Pace batteries as a small energy storage system. Each unit contains about 2 kWh energy capacity, and can power “a small shop, a farm, or multiple residential homes,” claims the team.
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UK: JLR to create “powerhouse of e-mobility in the Midlands”
Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to manufacture a range of new electrified vehicles at its Castle Bromwich plant near Birmingham. The announcement is the next step towards the company’s promise to offer electrified options for all new models starting 2020.
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Recalls for the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace
Due to the danger of battery fire and potentially faulty software in the regenerative braking system, the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace are being recalled to workshops in the USA and Europe as well. Audi confirmed that all vehicles that have been delivered so far are affected.
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BMW & JLR to cooperate on development
The BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover are joining forces to develop the next generation of electric drives. It will apparently be some time before the parts jointly developed in Munich can be used in production cars.
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JLR installs 166 NewMotion charging points
Jaguar Land Rover has had NewMotion (Shell) install 166 charging points at their development centre in Gaydon. The 7 kW chargers are ready for employee use. JLR will also install charging stations in the Gaydon visitor car park and later at other locations in the UK.
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JLR plug-ins with Mennekes home charging solution
Jaguar Land Rover customers in Germany can now book a charging package for their own home or car park when ordering a fully electric Jaguar I-Pace or a Range Rover with plug-in hybrid drive.
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Range Rover plans for a PHEV Evoque
Range Rover has introduced the second generation of the compact SUV Evoque, and simultaneously announced that variants with a 48 volt mild hybrid would be offered within twelve months of the introduction of the next-gen vehicle.
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Jaguar launches cooperation with Chargemap
Jaguar’s French customers will benefit from a special Chargemap Pass to provide access to more than 23,000 public charging stations across Europe. Jaguar and Chargemap are also working together to create a map for all I-Pace drivers.
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Jaguar-backed Arc debuts hi-tech electric motorbike
Arc Vehicle of Britain are bringing their first-born bike to the EICMA show. The Vector electric motorcycle boast 95 kW for a top speed of 241 kph at ranges of around 200 km. Add to this responsive gear and you attract mighty backers like JLR. Yet, the Vector has a very steep price.
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Jaguar reimagines electric city design
Together with the London architecture office Barr Gazetas, Jaguar has developed multiple concepts to showcase how electric mobility could change cities in future by reutilising the past. Four bold drafts have been published.
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Jaguar may turn into all-electric car brand by 2025
JLR is considering to turn Jaguar into an electric vehicle only brand within the next decade. Executives and their product planners have produced an outline strategy, says Autocar, complete with a future line-up of nothing but EVs.
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Jaguar I-Pace delivered to Germany in limited volume
Jaguar has begun delivery of it’s I-Pace e-SUV to German customers. The manufacturer said there is only a limited volume of vehicles available during the first year in the German market. Additionally, Jaguar has specified the prices for their charging cooperation with Plugsurfing.
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Jaguar Classic confirms electric E-type
Jaguar has confirmed that their 2017 concept electric E-Type will go into serial production, and that current owners can bring in their E-Type to install an electric motor. This follows “overwhelmingly positive” feedback for their original concept.
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Jaguar Land Rover considering producing I-Pace in China
JLR is considering starting up production for their BEV I-Pace in China. Their local Chinese partner Chery Automobile will take over production of the I-Pace alongside the E-Pace, which will begin production at the facility soon.
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When an electric raging Jaguar meets Audi (video)
It is not exactly a match, a race between Jaguar’s first and only electric car, the I-Pace SUV, and Audi’s conventionally powered Audi RS3 sedan. Maybe that is why CarWow put them against each other three times with two drag races and a test of brakes.
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E-STOR adapted to work with JLR batteries
The British company Connected Energy has adapted their energy storage system E-STOR to work with old EV batteries from the Jaguar I-Pace, as well as other water-cooled batteries from EVs by JLR.
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Munich taxi centre picks up 10 Jaguar I-Pace
The Munich Taxi Centre (MTZ) has taken on ten Jaguar I-Pace for regular taxi services. The e-taxi fleet of the MTZ was also officially presented today. A fluent two-shift system for the taxis was enabled by the installation of a specialized fast-charging infrastructure.
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Mennekes exclusive charging provider for Jaguar I-Pace
Jaguar Land Rover selects Mennekes as charging infrastructure partner for the I-Pace electric car. The cooperation will kick off with Mennekes installing their premium wallbox Amtron at 80 JLR stores and garages in Italy.
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JLR increases spending to offer electric cars across board
Jaguar Land Rover is increasing investment by about a quarter in order to offer electrified versions of its entire model range. By 2025, the British brand plans to include hybrid and electric versions for every car, although the EV variant will depend on demand.
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JLR to set up battery assembly or else face bottlenecks
Jaguar Land Rover will not (yet) produce battery cells but plans to set up their own battery assembly. CEO Ralf Speth told Manager Magazin that a looming shortage of batteries could hit deliveries of the I-Pace otherwise.
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Tesla to receive royal approval?
Prince Charles says he is looking to add more electric cars to the royal fleet, but seems to be torn between Tesla and Jaguar so far. His Royal Highness has met with Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal and tested a Model X on the occasion.
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Tennis goes electric
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray received a special treat from his local carmaker aka Jaguar Land Rover. The British brand asked their Formula E driver Nelson Piquet jr. to present Murray with their I-Pace.
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Royal wedding rides electric
The royal wedding is over, promise, but they saved the best bit for the end. After their final “I do”, Prince Harry took Meghan out for a spin in a classy 1968 Jag that has since been converted to electric power.
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200 strong “pack” of Jaguar I-Pace to glide around Heathrow
London’s largest airport, Heathrow has asked the WeKnowGroup to set up a chauffeur service this summer, using the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace exclusively. A first batch of 50 is to arrive this summer with another 150 due within the next 12 months.
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Jaguar I-Pace receives royal approval
None other than Prince Charles has taken a spin in Jaguar’s first and only electric car, the I-Pace. The EV spearheaded a vehicle procession from Buckingham Palace to St James’s Palace for a meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday.
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Google’s Waymo to turn Jaguar I-Pace into robotaxi
Jaguar and Google’s Waymo have announced a long-term strategic partnership to launch a 20,000 strong fleet of self-driving taxis based on the I-Pace. Testing is to start this year with the final autonomous electric cars to arrive by 2020.
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Jaguar I-Pace to be offered also with smaller battery?
Just some days ago, Jaguar took off the wraps of its I-Pace, now known to feature a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Due to information obtained by electrive.com, it is likely that this will not stay the only battery option.
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Jaguar reveals its new electric luxury SUV the I-Pace
Ahead of the competition, including Audi, BMW and Mercedes, Jaguar is releasing the first purely electric luxury SUV. The 294 kW Jaguar I-Pace will have a starting price of 77,850 euros and a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery.
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Jaguar i-Pace to go on sale this March
The Jaguar I-PACE will be revealed in a global broadcast on 19:00 CET on 1 March 2018 ahead of the public “live” debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March, 6. The British premium brand also revealed the SUVs fast-charging capabilities even in icy conditions.
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