Register now to snap up I-Pace

COVENTRY car maker Jaguar has revealed how people can become among the first to buy its electric I-Pace.

Testing of the car, Jaguar’s first electric vehicle (EV), has already begun in earnest.

A prototype version of the I-Pace has taken to the streets of London’s Olympic Park to be put through its paces.

Jaguar has described the I-Pace as an ‘electric performance SUV’.

Set to be properly revealed later this year, the I-Pace is due to go on sale during the second half of 2018.

Any potential customers who are convinced this is the ‘Big Cat’ for them is being invited to register their interest now, with a view to becoming one of the first owners.

Anyone who wants to be one of the very first I-Pace owners should visit the Jaguar website (www.jaguar.co.uk) and click the ‘I want one’ button.

Demand is tipped to be high for the eco-friendly SUV, which is set to be built in Austria, though Jaguar Land Rover has said its long-term plan is to build electric vehicles in Coventry.

Jaguar’s supremo Ian design Callum said: “The feedback on the I-Pace Concept has been fantastic.

“We’ve torn up the rule book to create a vehicle with supercar inspired aesthetics, sports car performance and SUV space in one electric package.

“It has surprised people and the enthusiasm for our first electric vehicle has been beyond all my expectations.”

Mr Callum added: “Driving the concept on the streets is really important for the design team.

“It’s very special to put the car outside and in the real world.

“You can see the true value of the I-Pace’s dra- matic silhouette and powerful proportions when you see it on the road, against other cars.

“The I-Pace Concept represents the next generation of battery electric vehicle design. For me, the future of motoring has arrived.”

Jaguar have promised the I-Pace will be a performance-focused SUV, capable of reaching 60mph in just four seconds.

Powered by electric motors at both the front and rear axles, the car maker says it will have a range of more than 300 miles and feature a battery that can be charged quickly.