Jaguar's EV "I-PACE", Amazon "Alexa" Inc. ... European specifications

Jaguar's announced on February 3 that it will launch Alexa, Amazon (Alexa), a European specification car of the EV Jaguar "I-PACE".

◆ Existing users can also inhabit Alexa by wireless update

I-PACE is the first jaguar with Alexa.I-PACE users can operate the "Pivi Pro" infotainment system navigation and media regeneration, telephone and smart devices through Pivipro with voice commands to Alexa.Following I-PACE, all new jaguar cars equipped with Pivi Pro will be on board Alexa.

For example, requests such as ways to the destination, playlist playback, search for the nearest coffee shop can be made by voice.Just asking questions can check the latest news and weather, or manage schedules and shopping lists.

More than 55,000 I-PACE existing users equipped with PiVi Pro are also on the software wireless update "OTA", and Alexa will be on board.The user is notified that the vehicle touch screen is ready for wireless updates.

◆ It is also possible to remotely control the smart home function

Alexa's voice experience can be used intuitively.Therefore, the user can easily perform various operations while holding the steering wheel and looking forward.If you use Alexa, you can remotely control your smart home function such as heating and lighting at home from i-Pace.For example, you only need to say "Alexa, set the air conditioning temperature of the living room to 20 degrees".

Users in the UK home country can remotely check the status of i-pace, regardless of location, if you are using "Jagar Remote Skills" on Alexa-compatible devices.For example, the remaining battery level, charging, and the lock status of the door can be confirmed remotely.

In addition, i-PACE is equipped with a smartphone pack equipped with the wireless Apple "CarPlay".The wireless Google "Androidauto" is also standard equipment.In addition, the Pivi Pro allows two smartphones to be connected at the same time, and the optional wireless device charging pad under the center console has a signal booster for improving network reception and Wi-Fi.

◆ Twin motor is maximum output 400ps

The i-Pace's EV powertrain is mounted on the front and rear axle to drive four wheels.The two motors draw a total of 400ps power and 71kgm torque.The front and rear weight allocation pursued an ideal balance of 50 to 50.The effect of the powerful motor achieves a performance of 0 to 100 km/h acceleration 4.8 seconds.

The battery is a lithium -ion and the power storage capacity is 90kWh.Charging with a single charge has a maximum performance of 470km (WLTP measurement mode).If you use a DC100kW fast charger, you can charge about 127km driving in about 15 minutes.If you use an AC wallbox with a 7kw output for home use, it can be charged in about 13 hours.

Before departure, the priority charging function of i-Pace can be set to set the charging start time and end time.As a result, for example, it can be charged using a cheap electricity rate at night.It is also possible to set the battery to charge with a capacity other than full charge.