- Nelson Piquet Jr puts Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY through its paces in ‑40°C test
- Jaguar Racing tested its electric credentials at Jaguar Land Rover’s cold‑climate testing facility in Arjeplog, Sweden
- Debut test of the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY in the harsh winter environment demonstrated its performance and durability
- Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy has one of the most Northerly ABB DC fast charging infrastructures in Europe
One of sixty Experience centres globally, The Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy allows guests to develop their driving skills across 80 Km of tracks as they experience first‑hand the thrill and excitement of driving on the ice in the latest Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
Following its global debut at the ABB FIA Formula E race in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, the all‑wheel drive Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY racecar was put through rigorous cold weather testing at Jaguar Land Rover’s facility at the edge of the Arctic Circle in Arjeplog, Sweden
Panasonic Jaguar Racing’s Formula E driver, Nelson Piquet Jr, took the Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY to one of the many frozen lakes in the region to unleash the full potential of the 195km/h electric racecar on the ice. Temperatures exceeded ‑40°C, some 10°C lower than most conventional electric vehicles can operate at.
The Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY took to the ice for the first time, alongside the production Jaguar I‑PACE, to prove the effectiveness of its battery’s state‑of‑the‑art thermal management system. This enabled it to deliver outstanding performance, efficiency and durability in the sub‑zero conditions.
Nelson Piquet Junior, Arjeplog
We took the I‑PACE eTROPHY out of its comfort zone today and into sub‑zero temperatures. It took the challenge head on and excelled itself. Driving it on the frozen lakes and feeling the performance in such extreme conditions was something I won’t forget for a while.
Nelson Piquet Jr
Panasonic Jaguar Racing Driver
The Jaguar I‑PACE eTROPHY and the Jaguar I‑PACE are powered by the same 90kWh Lithium ion battery. Using ABB’s best‑selling Terra 53 50kW DC fast chargers at the Ice Academy, the vehicles can be charged in 90 minutes. The Jaguar I‑PACE can go from 0‑80% in just 40 minutes using DC rapid charging (100kw).
The ABB chargers at the Ice Academy are one of the most Northerly of all DC charging infrastructures across Europe, and are one of the most remote and coldest installations on the planet. The stations have been designed to perform in extreme conditions from ‑35 degrees to plus 55 degrees Celsius
Chris Crump
Southern Europe Operations Team Leader
Further information
For further information about Panasonic Jaguar Racing, please contact:
Adrian Atkinson, Global PR Manager, Panasonic Jaguar Racing
Email: aatkins5@jaguarlandrover.com
Notes to Editors
ABOUT PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING
Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first premium manufacturer to join the all‑electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship street racing series.
Jaguar’s Formula E programme will create tangible R&D benefits for the electrification of future Jaguar and Land Rover road cars and is designed around the team’s founding principle, ‘Race to Innovate’.
Manufacturers can design their own powertrain, which includes the motor, transmission, inverter and rear suspension. Common components across all teams to control costs include the carbon fibre chassis and battery. The focus is on developing electric vehicle powertrains.
ABB Formula E unveiled earlier this year the Generation 2 racecars. Teams will now have one racecar per driver, and no longer be required to make the mandatory car swap.
Beyond its all‑electric concept, Formula E is unique in the world of motorsport for its choice of venues. The championship takes place on temporary street circuits in the centre of the world’s major cities including Riyadh, Hong Kong, Sanya, Monaco, Rome, Paris and ending in a double‑header weekend in New York.
ABOUT JAGUAR LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE
Jaguar Experience and Land Rover Experience offer unique opportunities to immerse yourself in the exhilarating performance of Jaguar vehicles and the world renowned capability of Land Rover vehicles. Our Experience Centres and Travel programmes provide the perfect setting for guests to push both our vehicles and themselves to the limit. Encouraged by our expert instructors, guests will experience the dynamic handling, responsiveness and luxury of our award‑winning vehicles.
ABOUT JAGUAR LAND ROVER ICE ACADEMY
The Jaguar Land Rover Ice Academy runs January to March each year in Arjeplog, nudging the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland. This is the best place on earth for Jaguar Land Rover’s extreme cold‑climate testing and a haven for driving enthusiasts hungry for the ultimate thrill. The Ice Academy is available as a 3 or 4 day trip, with Advanced and Exclusive programmes also on offer. Featuring a wide range of the latest Jaguar and Land Rover models, guests will see their ice driving skills develop over their time with our expert instructors. Bookings can be made at jaguar.com/experiencesweden
ABOUT ABB
ABB, synonymous with electric‑transportation breakthroughs during its 130‑year history, has become a global leader in connected DC charging systems for electric vehicles. Some 8,500 ABB DC chargers are now installed in 70 countries, more chargers than any other manufacturer, while ABB’s partnership with the FIA Formula E Championship is championing e‑mobility for a sustainable future.
Fortune Magazine recently ranked ABB #8 on its list of companies that are “changing the world” for the advances it has made in e‑mobility and electric vehicle charging.