Jag's Electric I - Pace Suv Driven

We got behind wheel of concept for a glimpse of how revolutionary battery-powered Brit is set to shake up market.

- Lawrence Allan

THE Jaguar I-Pace is one of the most important vehicles to emerge from the British car maker in its 80-year history. With Tesla and BMW’s ‘i’ range in its sights, the striking EV will usher in a new dawn for Jaguar when the production version hits the streets in the second half of 2018.

There is only one I-Pace in existence – officially, at least – and now Auto Express has spent some time with the concept, and even had a short spell behind the wheel.

This is the same show car that was on Jaguar’s stand in Los Angeles last November, but since then, its paintjob has switched from sophisticated silver to an arresting shade of red. It has even more visual impact as a result; the shape is a radical departure from Jaguar’s current model range, with a chunky, wide stance and a low and sleek hatchback silhouette.