U.S. Pricing Announced for Jaguar I-PACE
Jaguar continues to unveil details about the all-electric I-PACE, now we know the most important one: the price.
Following its public debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, today Jaguar announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE. And it looks like yours truly won on the in-office price bet we had going on. The all-electric I-PACE will be priced $69,500 before federal and local government incentives. So, depending on your location, that could have the I-PACE priced from about fifty grand, not bad.
“With the debut of the Jaguar I-PACE, Jaguar in the U.S. is officially in the luxury electric vehicle business and our retailers and customers are placing orders,” said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America. “In partnership with our retailers who are investing in new facilities and EV infrastructure, we have a proactive market strategy led by very competitive pricing and the Jaguar EliteCare electric vehicle ownership package. We think the entire journey of buying, owning and driving an I-PACE will be one our customers will love for life.”
The I-PACE features a 90kWh battery, an estimated range of up to 240 miles and 0-60mph acceleration in as little as 4.5 seconds. Top speed is posted at lofty 124 mph. I-PACE owners will have the convenience of using both AC and DC power to charge their vehicle; with 0-80 percent charge achievable in approximately 40 minutes using a 100kW public fast charger, or just over 10 hours using a 230V/32amp charger3.
Charging at home
In-home charging is facilitated by the vehicle’s 7kW on-board charger and a Mode 2 universal cable which will ship with the vehicle as standard. Using the mode 2 charger, I-PACE customers will be able to charge via a domestic 110V or 230V wall socket.
Customers may also chose to have a Level 2, 230V/32amp charger installed inside or outside of their home. To help Jaguar customers have home chargers installed, Jaguar Land Rover will be developing a nationwide network of certified independent electricians. Stay tuned for more details on this in a future announcement.
Equipping the dealer network for the electrified future
In conjunction with the expansion of the Jaguar and Land Rover model lineups, including its first electrified vehicles, Jaguar and Land Rover retailers have committed to invest $1.5B on new facilities and enhanced owner experiences over the next 5 years in North America. The new retail facility design standard to be adopted by retailers nationwide creates modern dual branded retail environments. There are 207 total dealerships in the United States, including 166 Jaguar franchises.
In the lead up to the start of sales for I-PACE later this year, retailers have also heavily invested in the training of their sales and service personnel to better understand the EV market; concerns owners may have throughout the purchase process; the intricacies on how to repair these vehicles and how to do so safely.
Jaguar and Land Rover retailers have already begun installation of electric vehicle charging equipment, getting ready to sell and service Jaguar and Land Rover electrified vehicles. As of March 1st, Jaguar retailers can place orders for the new I-PACE. They will go on sale en masse beginning in the second half of 2018.
Want to get out close and personal with the Jaguar I-PACE? Better book your tickets for the New York International Auto Show, as the I-PACE will be debuting there next month.
