The Jaguar I-Pace concept is expected to rival the Tesla

Jaguar has unveiled its first all-electric sports car – the Jaguar I-Pace concept. The SUV was introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.

It is thought that this will put Jaguar in direct competition with Tesla, particularly with the Model X.

The I-Pace runs off a liquid-cooled 90kWh lithium battery pack that gets 220 miles of driving on one charge. According to Jaguar executives, the vehicle will produce the equivalent of 400hp and achieve 516 pounds-feet of torque. The I‑PACE Concept is powered by two motors and goes 0-60 mph³ in around 4 seconds.

The I‑PACE Concept delivers effortless engagement through four screens conveniently positioned for the driver. The centre console contains two infotainment touchscreens, while vehicle information sits separately behind the steering wheel. A full‑color Head‑Up Display discreetly displays key information on the vehicle’s windshield.

The spacious interior and longer wheelbase of the I-PACE Concept offer luxurious legroom for 5 adults and ample, innovative storage solutions for luggage and other essentials.

It has a compact body and is fairly low to the ground for an SUV, but it can seat five people.

According to Auto maker, “The I-PACE Concept is, however, something altogether new: not a traditional sports car, saloon or SUV and absolutely not a traditional Jaguar.

“The challenge was to design and build an electric vehicle that’s distinctively and unmistakably a Jaguar – a vehicle that will demonstrate that an electric vehicle can be a driver’s car and excite the senses.” -Ian Callum, Director of Design.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W3si5ONvLY

It will be available as from the second half of 2018 at about $85,000