Jaguar has informed its I-PACE owners that they can gain up to an additional 8% range on their electric vehicles through a software update, which was made possible by the collaboration with their I-PACE-based racing series.
Following our comprehensive review of the Jaguar I-PACE last year, we emerged decidedly impressed, yet we still harbour significant concerns regarding its energy efficiency and software capabilities.
Initially, we held out hope that the manufacturer would address certain issues through software updates; fortunately, they are now touting significant improvements.
Malcolm Henderson, proprietor of I-Tempo, received an email from Jaguar announcing its “Variation Enhancement Program” for the I-Tempo model.
The Jaguar company communicated via electronic mail.
These software program enhancements can be provided at no additional cost, yielding up to an 8% performance improvement.
If leveraged immediately on the Jaguar I-PACE’s official EPA range of 234 miles, it could translate into a 252.7-mile range – no harm done with this software update.
According to the automaker, significant improvements have been made, with a notable contribution coming from their work in the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY racing series.
They wrote:
Significant recalibrations to the ever-reliable all-wheel-drive system’s torque allocation will yield enhanced efficiency during ECO mode operation, as opposed to merely idling in neutral. Meanwhile, optimized thermal management strategies will trigger the active radiator vanes to close more frequently, thereby amplifying aerodynamic benefits and promoting a smoother ride? The battery’s capacity will actually diminish to a lower state without compromising its driving performance, durability, or overall efficiency.
According to Jaguar, additional refinements have been gleaned from empirical research and data-driven insights.
With the incorporation of racing-inspired technologies and assessments of actual-world expertise, we’ve reconfigured the Regenerative Braking system to harness surplus energy more efficiently when the battery is fully charged, and recover more kinetic energy at lower speeds. Enhancements to the predictive variance calculation algorithm will deliver a more accurate and consistent estimation of car performance, thereby becoming increasingly attuned to an individual’s driving style.
Jaguar’s revamped consumer interface boasts numerous enhancements.
Homeowners of vintage cars can now acquire an upgraded instrument panel cluster graphics package, enabling them to revitalize their vehicle’s instrument display with a modern flair.
The automaker notes that the module, requiring installation at a dealership, will enable seamless future over-the-air software updates, meaning owners won’t need to visit a dealership for subsequent improvements?
Jaguar notifies homeowners that timely communication will occur through emails and letters.
Electrek’s Take
That is superior information.
Although 8% may not seem substantial, it will still create a noticeable difference compared to the I-Tempo.
It seems that companies are growing increasingly accustomed to having a reduced energy reserve for their battery packs, rather like Audi’s recent announcement did.
Hopefully, we’ll see more of these improvements and enhanced software features, as that was one of my major concerns with the I-Tempo.
It’s reassuring to see more manufacturers joining Tesla in embracing over-the-air software updates for their vehicles.
