1-14-20 Tech Talk
~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~
Likened to blasting off in a Saturn 5 rocket, acceleration in the 2020 Jaguar I-Pace gave Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis some memorable thrills. But, it was the complete package – minus a rear windshield wiper – that left the most lasting impression with this all-electric crossover. Whether it was the elegance of its well-equipped interior, its 200+mile driving range or the multitude of safety intervention technologies, the I-PACE made winter here in New England feel a bit less threatening.
There’s more on the launchpad, though, including the gigantic price paid for the Bullitt Mustang, Tesla’s Shanghai mega-factory, the most popular vehicles state-by-state and more. Have a listen.
Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
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| SPECIFICATIONS current as of 1/13/2020 | JAGUAR I‑PACE S | TESLA MODEL X LONG RANGE | AUDI E-TRON PREMIUM PLUS |
| Base MSRP | $69,850 | $84,990 | $74,800 |
| Destination & Handling | $1,025 | $1,200 | $995 |
| Federal Tax Credit | − $7,500 | − $0 | − $7,500 |
| Base Price w/ Tax Credit incl. Destination & Handling | $63,375 | $86,190 | $68,295 |
| Coverage / Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles w/ Elitecare | 4 years / 50,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| 0–60 mph (seconds) | 4.5 | 4.4 | 5.5 (with boost engaged) |
| Est. Range (miles) | 234 | 328 | 204 |
| Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Park Assist | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Leather Seats | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Head-Up Display | Optional | N/A | N/A (available on other trim) |
EPA estimated all-electric range in the I-PACE is 234 miles. Estimated mileage is 80 city / 72 highway / 76 combined MPGe, where MPGe is the EPA-equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation. Actual range and mileage will vary.
Federal tax credit ranges from $0 to $7,500. Actual savings may vary.
Additional benefits may be available depending on location.
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