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MY WIFE asked the question the other day: “Do you think it’s time to buy an electric car?’’ She was responding to media reports that indicated the Government is going to subsidise the purchase of electric vehicles and raise tariffs on cars which are deemed to be taxing on the environment. I answered by saying that internal combustion engines have special appeal to me, and I’d be reluctant at this stage to look at an EV. However, if I was to change my mind and had around $150k to spend, I’d be looking no further than Jaguar’s I-Pace. <strong>The</strong> I-Pace is fully electric, and is Jaguar’s eco-friendly sport utility vehicle. It lands here in three specifications – S at $144,900, SE at $154,900 and HSE at $164,900. This evaluation surrounds the mid-spec model and it has all of the grandeur that you would expect from this legendary company. <strong>The</strong> I-Pace also has all of the performance that has made Jaguar the past master of blending power, handling and luxury. At almost 4.7m the I-Pace isn’t huge, but it does sit in the mid-to-large SUV category and, as such, it has cavernous internal space which translates into comfort, it also has a large cargo carrying area (638 to 1453-litres), and all of the trimmings that make luxury cars so desirable. <strong>The</strong> specification list is way too comprehensive to mention, but I will say the interior is space age and futuristic, yet all of the control systems are intuitive, and I quickly found my way around the in-cabin area in total. In terms of technology, the I-Pace is powered by two electric motors, one up front and one at the rear, obviously drive is to all four wheels which offers realistic cross-country ability. <strong>The</strong> suspension is an air-type system, and it can be raised or lowered depending on the surface and journey. It must be said that the suspension is fabulous, comfort levels are high while on-road ruts and undulations are soaked up without shock. When I say that there are two electric motors providing the drive, I should mention that they are two very powerful electric motors. Jaguar claim 290kW and a combined torque figure of 696Nm. While many performance models have that amount of torque these days, it must be taken into account that that figure is available from zero speed, it is available instantaneously from a standstill, and it will supply without falter until the top speed (200km/h) is reached. Not that I tested to that extreme, but the point is the I-Pace is quick, it will also reach 100km/h from a standstill in 4.8sec, and will make highway overtake (80-120km/h) in 3.8sec. <strong>The</strong>se are amazing figures for a vehicle which weighs in tubby at almost 2.2-tonne, and the constant feeling of strong acceleration never wilts. That’s the beauty of electric power, performance is swift and satisfying, the surge of power will hold you back in your seat, and all of this without much sound. <strong>The</strong>re is the odd gush of wind and an electronic hum associated with electric motors, but for all money the I-Pace has whispersmooth motion, it is very much the quiet achiever. When it comes to the power/handling balance, the I-Pace inherits all of the qualities that Jaguar has built into its vehicles over the years, the I-Pace steers with direct turn-in and strong feedback. One of the reasons why I’m a reluctant EV buyer is that I suffer very much from range anxiety, even in Motoring Ross Kiddie 27 All charged up over electric Jaguar I-Pace JAGUAR I-PACE: Fully electric sport utility vehicle. • Price – Jaguar i-Pace, $144,900 • Dimensions – Length, 4682mm; width, 2<strong>01</strong>1mm; height, 1565mm • Configuration – Four-wheeldrive, 290kW, 696Nm, automatic transmission • Performance – 0-100km/h, 4.8sec a vehicle that needs fossil fuel, I’m very much an owner who travels with the tank full. It’s different in an EV, you need to be thinking about charge stations on a journey, and having your vehicle fully charged before setting off on trek. Bear in mind, though, the clever satellite navigation system is loaded with potential charge sites nationwide while Jaguar claims a 470km journey is possible under the right conditions. It must also be pointed out that the old house my wife and I own doesn’t have the facility to charge electric cars, we don’t have a suitable outlet plug, and we’ve been told by an electrician our wiring wouldn’t support the drain. That is something any potential buyer would need to take into account. However, for those who do have that facility the I-Pace will fully charge from empty in around 10 hours, while a charge station boost will see the batteries reach 80 per cent capacity in 85min. Electric vehicles are very much the talking point at the moment, yet there is also a lot of discussion to whether New Zealand’s infrastructure can support a huge increase in the number of EVs on our roads. While hydro power is mostly in abundance, there are fears the grid could overload when thousands of the home chargers are switched on for an overnight boost. That being the case, baby steps into EVs is my recommendation. 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