Jaguar I-Pace Wins Three Titles At The International Engine + Powertrain Of The Year Awards 2019
The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has won Best Electric Powertrain, Best New Engine, and the 257 kW to 330 kW (350 to 450PS) category at The International Engine + Powertrain of the Year Awards.
Announced at the Engine Expo + The Powertrain Technology Show in Stuttgart, the panel of 70 expert motoring journalists from 31 countries took into account key characteristics including performance, driveability, energy efficiency, and refinement.
Ian Hoban, Powertrain Director, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “We’ve used all the benefits of state-of-the-art battery and motor technology to create a world-class electric vehicle. As well as zero emissions, the all-electric powertrain delivers an ideal balance of performance, refinement, and range, together with outstanding responsiveness, agility, and day-to-day usability. I-PACE is a true driver’s car and above all a true Jaguar”
I-PACE’s 90 kW lithium-ion battery enables a range of up to 470 km (WLTP). It’s capable of charging from 0-80% in just 40 m using a 100 kW DC charger, or in just over ten hours when using a 7 kW AC wall box – ideal for overnight charging at home.
A suite of smart, range-optimizing technologies includes a battery pre-conditioning system: when plugged in the I-PACE will automatically raise (or lower) the temperature of its battery to maximize range ahead of driving away. A heat pump can scavenge energy from the outside air – even in sub-zero conditions – to reduce the amount of battery energy used by the climate control system. It can even utilize the heat generated by the propulsion system to warm up the cabin, further reducing demand on the battery.
The battery is placed centrally between the two axles, and low down together with the double-wishbone front and Integral Link rear suspension this is fundamental to the I-PACE’s agile handling and ride comfort.
The permanent magnet motors are hollow, with the driveshafts passing through the center. As well as being light – together with the transmission they weigh just 78 kg – they’re also very compact. This contributes to the I-PACE’s spacious cabin, 656 l luggage compartment volume and SUV ground clearance.
Integrating the motors into the front and rear axles deliver all-wheel drive for better traction and control in all conditions. They also enable better levels of regenerative braking – up to 0.4 G.
I-PACE has received 66 global awards since it was revealed little more than a year ago, including 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, World Green Car, European Car of the Year, and German, Norwegian and UK Car of the Year.
