There's no better example of the Jaguar brand's commitment to its "Race to Innovate" mission than the first all-electric Jaguar race car in the company’s history: the I-TYPE 1. Recently revealed at the Jaguar Collections Centre in Gaydon, England, the I-TYPE 1 really is an incredible vehicle, one that's impressive not only in its own right, but also as an indication as to the direction Jaguar Land Rover is taking in terms of electric vehicles.

As Nick Rogers, Executive Director, Product Engineering at Jaguar Land Rover, said:

Over the next five years we will see more changes in the automotive world than in the last three decades. The Formula E championship will enable us to engineer and test our advanced technologies under extreme performance conditions. We will apply this vital knowledge as part of our real world development. At Jaguar Land Rover we employ 9,000 engineers and the team will draw on these engineers to extract data and push the boundaries of electric technology in a race environment.

Race conditions are a bit more strenuous than the average highway drive, so they make for great testing grounds for vehicle technologies. After all, an engine that can stand up to a punishing number of laps on the course can easily handle a scenic cruise down the coast. 

As Britain’s largest research and development investor (across any business sector), Jaguar Land Rover is making some exciting strides in the world of electric vehicles, and the team at 3Birds Template simply can't wait to see what it has in store for us next.

To experience all the technologically advanced and exhilarating new models Jaguar has in store for you right now, don't hesitate to call, contact us online, or stop by and visit us at 505 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 today to schedule your test drive. 

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