Taking a leaf out of Tesla's book, Jaguar on Monday
announced an over-the-air software update for the I-Pace that
will see the electric SUV receive more range.
Jaguar said I-Pace owners can expect about 8 percent more
range, equating to about 12 miles in the real world, though the vehicle's
EPA-rated range will remain unchanged at 234 miles.
The boost in range is via software optimization of the
battery management, vehicle cooling systems, as well as the vehicle's
all-wheel-drive system. Jaguar developed the software from racing the I-Pace in
the I-Pace
eTrophy one-make series launched in 2018.
Specific changes include more efficient torque distribution
between the front and rear axles; allowing the battery to draw down energy to a
lower state of charge than previously; and improved accuracy of the range
calculation algorithm.
The I-Pace features a 90-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery
and an electric motor at each axle that together deliver a peak 394 horsepower,
or enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.5 seconds.
The handsome SUV was a new addition to the Jaguar lineup in
2019. It is currently priced from $70,495, including destination, and competes
with the Audi E-Tron and Tesla Model X.
To receive the software update, I-Pace owners still need to
take their vehicles to an actual Jaguar dealer. However, part of the update
will also enable future software updates to be received remotely, Tesla style.
by Viknesh Viyayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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