NEW DIESEL, PETROL OR ELECTRIC?

A vehicle powertrain is every component that turns an energy source (fuel/battery) in to movement via engine / electric motor, transmission, drive shafts, differentials and axles. The most common vehicle powertrain systems are petrol, diesel, battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

Jaguar I‑PACE is equipped with a 7kW single phase AC on-board charger, which can fully charge the vehicle overnight while you sleep and deliver up to 22 miles of range per hour. The fastest and most convenient way to charge at home is using a wallbox, which can restore the energy used from the average daily commute in under 2 hours. When using a domestic socket, charging rates are slower than a wallbox (up to 7 miles of range per hour), but are sufficient to cover the average daily commute of 38 miles if the vehicle is charged overnight. When away from home, the best way to get a quick top up of your battery’s charge for those long journeys is with a public DC charger – a typical 50kW charger can deliver up to 168 miles of range per hour. Some networks already offer faster 100-150 kW chargers, and most networks are planning upgrades in the near future.

Thanks to a high-tech lithium-ion battery, which has a capacity of 90kWh, Jaguar I‑PACE has a range of up to 292 miles* on the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The WLTP is a process that measures fuel, energy consumption, range and emissions in passenger vehicles in Europe. This is designed to provide figures closer to real-world driving behaviour.

The higher energy density of the fuel, and the way energy is released during combustion, means diesel can offer a greater efficiency. If you are driving 12,000 miles a year or more, a diesel is likely to be the most cost-effective choice. Generally, a diesel engine offers more torque than a petrol engine, which means its power is more suitable for conquering off-road terrain and towing.

At Jaguar Land Rover, we have invested over £1billion into our state-of-the-art engine manufacturing centre to develop a family of more efficient petrol and diesel engines.

As of September 2018, all our EU and EEA diesel engines meet tough EU6d-Temp and Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulations. This means that our new diesel engines are so clean they can pass freely through the Ultra-Low Emission Zones that enforce a financial penalty on drivers emitting high levels of pollutants. By producing our cleanest engines to date, we are significantly reducing environmental impact.

In order to meet stringent emissions regulations, introduced in 2009, all new diesel vehicles are fitted with an exhaust filter. These are also known as Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs). DPFs efficiently capture and store particles from exhaust gases, helping to lower tailpipe emissions.