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Here’s how much you’ll pay for jaguar’s electric i-pace

- IOL Motoring

I-Pace S R1 687 200

I-Pace SE R1 745 400

I-Pace HSE R1 820 900

I-Pace First Edition R1 920 700

ALL variants come with identical powertrain­s, comprising a 90kWh battery positioned in the floor for a low centre of gravity, and two axlemounte­d synchronou­s electric motors – paired with concentric single speed transmissi­ons.

Its 294kW and 696Nm peak outputs are enough to launch the allwheel drive SUV from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds, and a single full charge provides a range of up to 470km on the WLTP cycle – which Jag says is more than enough to cover the average weekly commute of 300km.

Here’s what you can expect in terms of appointmen­ts across the I-PACE range:

I-Pace S

20-inch 6-spoke alloy wheels, LED headlights, “Luxtec” sport seats (8-way semi-powered upfront), Touch Pro Duo 31cm Interactiv­e Driver Display with SatNav, a Meridian Sound System, Connect Pro Pack, Smartphone Pack, reverse camera, cruise control and a Park Pack with 360° Parking Aid, Rear Traffic Monitor and Clear Exit Monitor.

I-Pace SE

Adds Premium LED headlights with signature DRL Headlight power wash, grained leather sport seats (with 10-way electric memory upfront), powered tailgate, auto-dimming, powered folding, heated door mirrors with memory and approach lights, and a Drive Pack consisting of: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, High-speed Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Assist.

I-Pace HSE

20-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels with a Diamond Turned finish, Matrix LED headlights, powered gesture tailgate, Windsor leather sport seats (18-way adjustable, as well as heated and cooled upfront, and heated in the rear).

I-Pace First Edition

Based on the HSE trim grade but adds 20-inch split-spoke alloy wheels with a Technical Grey finish, fixed panoramic roof, heated windscreen, heated steering wheel, Activity Key, Active Air Suspension, metal treadplate­s with First Edition branding, and configurab­le ambient interior lighting.

Inspired by I-Pace Concept, the First Edition specificat­ion also includes special Photon Red paint and a choice of Ebony or Light Oyster interior, in combinatio­n with suede cloth headlining and Gloss Charcoal Ash veneer.

Note that pricing for Jaguar’s high-power Home Charging Stations will be announced closer to time of launch in early 2019.

Home charging cables compatible with normal wall sockets come as standard equipment.

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