Jaguar confirmed that from this year on electric vehicles will be launched on the Indian market. Jaguar will introduce the I SUV as the first fully electric vehicle in India as part of their electrification plans for the country.Variant details about the electric vehicle were published on the official website prior to its introduction.
Jaguar will launch hybrid vehicles on the Indian market for the first time, sometime during the latter part of 2019.The new FAME-II scheme launched by the Indian government is one of the key reasons for Jaguar 's move towards electric vehicles in the india. Jaguar also notes that the Indian government's emphasis on expanding the country's electrical charging infrastructure further forced them into making the decision.
The upcoming EV will be available in three trim levels-S, SE and HSE, and will be available as a single powertrain (EV400) option.The electric SUV measures 4682 mm in length, 2011 mm in width, 1566 mm in height, and 2990 mm and 174 mm in wheelbase and ground clearance. Fuji White, Caldera Red, Santorini Black, Yulong White, Indus Silver, Firenze Red, Caesium Blue, Borasco Grey, Eiger Grey, Portofino Blue, Farallon Pearl Black, and Aruba will be offered in 12 colours.
Two permanent magnet synchronous electric motors drive I-PACE. These engines produce 294 kW and 696 Nm of torque, close to the technology used in the I‐TYPE Formula E racing car.
In just 4.5 seconds, the performance SUV will sprint from 0 to 100 kmph and it provides a driving range of over 480 km.I-PACE's 90 kWh battery consists of lithium-ion pouch cells with a high energy density. Longevity and periods of sustained maximum power are provided by its architecture and state-of-the-art thermal management system.