Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY electric car racing series - Jonny Smith test drives _ Fully Charged
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#### **Introduction**
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enjust deployed attack mode so I've now got 20% more power hello and welcome to fully charged to date an important moment because today I'm getting to drive a car I've been trying to drive for a couple of years now and I actually got into electric cars through evey motorsport believe or not back in the early 2000s watching electric dragsters being made in the States since all that time though I've built my own drag car and something called formula e came along and as a consequence I'm now driving this the Jaguar type ace a trophy in its finished form and this is actually the very first car this is the car that they developed the entire race series around so what you're the new series manager for the IPAs each row fee yes and it's quite a minute one make series are nothing new but this is this is pretty unique and it's it's all-electric Road car based quite a real world series in many ways because it's not radically different from the car you can buy absolutely customer racing and road based cars from doing customer racing is nothing new but this car is certainly something new it's the the first electric vehicle production based technology to be doing an international series and so much of this car is based on the road car as well so it uses the road battery their Road inverters road motors and they take away a lot of the luxury that Jaguar normally comes with and to remove a lot the weight but in essence this is very much a road car you have not long been in a job I know and we're about to start season two what are the big differences from the previous season I suppose get people up to speed with what they've missed but what are the big changes that are possibly going to make it even better
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#### **The Car: Jaguar Type Ace Trophy**
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enjust deployed attack mode so I've now got 20% more power hello and welcome to fully charged to date an important moment because today I'm getting to drive a car I've been trying to drive for a couple of years now and I actually got into electric cars through evey motorsport believe or not back in the early 2000s watching electric dragsters being made in the States since all that time though I've built my own drag car and something called formula e came along and as a consequence I'm now driving this the Jaguar type ace a trophy in its finished form and this is actually the very first car this is the car that they developed the entire race series around so what you're the new series manager for the IPAs each row fee yes and it's quite a minute one make series are nothing new but this is this is pretty unique and it's it's all-electric Road car based quite a real world series in many ways because it's not radically different from the car you can buy absolutely customer racing and road based cars from doing customer racing is nothing new but this car is certainly something new it's the the first electric vehicle production based technology to be doing an international series and so much of this car is based on the road car as well so it uses the road battery their Road inverters road motors and they take away a lot of the luxury that Jaguar normally comes with and to remove a lot the weight but in essence this is very much a road car you have not long been in a job I know and we're about to start season two what are the big differences from the previous season I suppose get people up to speed with what they've missed but what are the big changes that are possibly going to make it even better
The Jaguar Type Ace Trophy is the first car developed for the Formula E series, marking a significant milestone in electric racing. It’s based on a road car, making it unique compared to other racing vehicles. The car uses the same battery, inverters, and motors as its road counterpart but with much of the luxury features removed to reduce weight. Despite these modifications, the car retains many elements of its road version, including its five-door hatchback design and air suspension system. This blend of road and race DNA makes it a relatable yet high-performance electric vehicle.
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#### **Attack Mode: A Game-Changer for Drivers**
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enjust deployed attack mode so I've now got 20% more power hello and welcome to fully charged to date an important moment because today I'm getting to drive a car I've been trying to drive for a couple of years now and I actually got into electric cars through evey motorsport believe or not back in the early 2000s watching electric dragsters being made in the States since all that time though I've built my own drag car and something called formula e came along and as a consequence I'm now driving this the Jaguar type ace a trophy in its finished form and this is actually the very first car this is the car that they developed the entire race series around so what you're the new series manager for the IPAs each row fee yes and it's quite a minute one make series are nothing new but this is this is pretty unique and it's it's all-electric Road car based quite a real world series in many ways because it's not radically different from the car you can buy absolutely customer racing and road based cars from doing customer racing is nothing new but this car is certainly something new it's the the first electric vehicle production based technology to be doing an international series and so much of this car is based on the road car as well so it uses the road battery their Road inverters road motors and they take away a lot of the luxury that Jaguar normally comes with and to remove a lot the weight but in essence this is very much a road car you have not long been in a job I know and we're about to start season two what are the big differences from the previous season I suppose get people up to speed with what they've missed but what are the big changes that are possibly going to make it even better one of the the great things that has been done is to involved attack mode where from inspired by formula e yeah we're really really excited about a tech mode it's gonna give quite a lot of more strategic options for the drivers so based on a very similar way to formally do it the drivers are going to have to arm their system and then drive over some loops in this circuit these are generally well offline and so you um system drive offline and as soon as you've activated that attack mode the the car is going to unleash an extra 20% of power and torque for a fixed duration now here we've been playing with two minutes of extra generation so the guys have had it had it to play with here at Bedford and yeah they've been reporting it really does change the way that you come into corners the the places that you brake and then even the region and for the car because the car is is putting energy back into its batteries every time you're braking and that is all affected by the extra torque extra power and how that comes into the driving so is it a mode mandatory for every driver for every race for the races yes we will be mandating the number of times they they need to use it because you do sometimes need to go far off line sometimes there is a penalty to actually taking it and then you win back and then some with the application and other races there's not so much of a penalty qualifying we won't have a tack mode because that would effectively just restrict you to the number of laps that you had that attack mode initiated or activated but no yeah will be mandatory in the races but the drivers won't know how many activations and how long those excavations will be until very close to the race so they're not going to be able to strategically think for weeks beforehand how I'm gonna how I'm gonna plan my strategy from my tech mode it's gonna be a little sleazy event yeah a little curveball to throw there from with a few days leading up to the event
Attack Mode is one of the most exciting new features introduced in the Formula E series. Inspired by Formula E racing, this mode allows drivers to unleash an extra 20% of power and torque for a fixed duration, giving them a strategic advantage on the track. Drivers must arm their system and complete specific loops offline before activating the mode. This added power not only affects how drivers approach corners and brake but also impacts the car’s energy recovery systems during braking.
The mode is mandatory in races, with the number of activations and durations kept secret until close to the race start. This adds an element of unpredictability and excitement, as drivers cannot plan their strategy weeks in advance. Attack Mode is designed to enhance driver engagement and add a new layer of tactical depth to the races.
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#### **Race Locations: A Global Electric Racing Circuit**
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enjust deployed attack mode so I've now got 20% more power hello and welcome to fully charged to date an important moment because today I'm getting to drive a car I've been trying to drive for a couple of years now and I actually got into electric cars through evey motorsport believe or not back in the early 2000s watching electric dragsters being made in the States since all that time though I've built my own drag car and something called formula e came along and as a consequence I'm now driving this the Jaguar type ace a trophy in its finished form and this is actually the very first car this is the car that they developed the entire race series around so what you're the new series manager for the IPAs each row fee yes and it's quite a minute one make series are nothing new but this is this is pretty unique and it's it's all-electric Road car based quite a real world series in many ways because it's not radically different from the car you can buy absolutely customer racing and road based cars from doing customer racing is nothing new but this car is certainly something new it's the the first electric vehicle production based technology to be doing an international series and so much of this car is based on the road car as well so it uses the road battery their Road inverters road motors and they take away a lot of the luxury that Jaguar normally comes with and to remove a lot the weight but in essence this is very much a road car you have not long been in a job I know and we're about to start season two what are the big differences from the previous season I suppose get people up to speed with what they've missed but what are the big changes that are possibly going to make it even better one of the the great things that has been done is to involved attack mode where from inspired by formula e yeah we're really really excited about a tech mode it's gonna give quite a lot of more strategic options for the drivers so based on a very similar way to formally do it the drivers are going to have to arm their system and then drive over some loops in this circuit these are generally well offline and so you um system drive offline and as soon as you've activated that attack mode the the car is going to unleash an extra 20% of power and torque for a fixed duration now here we've been playing with two minutes of extra generation so the guys have had it had it to play with here at Bedford and yeah they've been reporting it really does change the way that you come into corners the the places that you brake and then even the region and for the car because the car is is putting energy back into its batteries every time you're braking and that is all affected by the extra torque extra power and how that comes into the driving so is it a mode mandatory for every driver for every race for the races yes we will be mandating the number of times they they need to use it because you do sometimes need to go far off line sometimes there is a penalty to actually taking it and then you win back and then some with the application and other races there's not so much of a penalty qualifying we won't have a tack mode because that would effectively just restrict you to the number of laps that you had that attack mode initiated or activated but no yeah will be mandatory in the races but the drivers won't know how many activations and how long those excavations will be until very close to the race so they're not going to be able to strategically think for weeks beforehand how I'm gonna how I'm gonna plan my strategy from my tech mode it's gonna be a little sleazy event yeah a little curveball to throw there from with a few days leading up to the event so what ten races coming up yet ten races across eight cities so we're doing a doubleheader in Saudi Arabia at the first one and then looking forward to doubleheader in London at the Excel Centre for our season finale ting again with the wonders of electric vehicles we're going inside the Excel Centre outside around some of the doctrine right well you'll go in around the pit lane is actually inside the Excel Centre itself so that's gonna be amazing for the fans to get really close to the the pit lane for the for Murray and yeah our our paddock area is in inside the building as well so yeah definitely you cannot do that with any legacy technologies that is pure electric vehicle stuff and I've seen some of the other cities Paris I mean Paris is the king of congestion be able to put a race on you know that's zero emission is amazing it is absolutely the new Paris is the embodiment of the whole philosophy when pulminary wanted to go racing in city centres to be driving literally with the Eiffel Tower in view around one of Paris's most iconic buildings but without without upsetting the relative the local residents because you are you're racing and it's it's quiet it doesn't help there it doesn't pollute their streets and it's a little bit more congestion but yeah that is absolutely fantastic he's going to come out of the final corner and stamp his authority all over the Jaguar I face each row v-series
The Formula E series has taken electric racing to some of the world’s most iconic locations, blending city centre circuits with cutting-edge technology. From the wide-open spaces of Saudi Arabia to the bustling streets of Paris and London, the series showcases the versatility of electric vehicles in urban environments. The Excel Centre in London, for example, offers a unique fan experience by placing the paddock and pit lane inside the venue, making it impossible to replicate with traditional fossil fuel cars.
Racing in city centres like Paris is not only a logistical feat but also a testament to the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. With zero emissions and minimal noise, the series can race alongside iconic landmarks without disturbing local residents or contributing to congestion.
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#### **Driver Experiences: A New Era for Electric Racing**
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enjust deployed attack mode so I've now got 20% more power hello and welcome to fully charged to date an important moment because today I'm getting to drive a car I've been trying to drive for a couple of years now and I actually got into electric cars through evey motorsport believe or not back in the early 2000s watching electric dragsters being made in the States since all that time though I've built my own drag car and something called formula e came along and as a consequence I'm now driving this the Jaguar type ace a trophy in its finished form and this is actually the very first car this is the car that they developed the entire race series around so what you're the new series manager for the IPAs each row fee yes and it's quite a minute one make series are nothing new but this is this is pretty unique and it's it's all-electric Road car based quite a real world series in many ways because it's not radically different from the car you can buy absolutely customer racing and road based cars from doing customer racing is nothing new but this car is certainly something new it's the the first electric vehicle production based technology to be doing an international series and so much of this car is based on the road car as well so it uses the road battery their Road inverters road motors and they take away a lot of the luxury that Jaguar normally comes with and to remove a lot the weight but in essence this is very much a road car you have not long been in a job I know and we're about to start season two what are the big differences from the previous season I suppose get people up to speed with what they've missed but what are the big changes that are possibly going to make it even better one of the the great things that has been done is to involved attack mode where from inspired by formula e yeah we're really really excited about a tech mode it's gonna give quite a lot of more strategic options for the drivers so based on a very similar way to formally do it the drivers are going to have to arm their system and then drive over some loops in this circuit these are generally well offline and so you um system drive offline and as soon as you've activated that attack mode the the car is going to unleash an extra 20% of power and torque for a fixed duration now here we've been playing with two minutes of extra generation so the guys have had it had it to play with here at Bedford and yeah they've been reporting it really does change the way that you come into corners the the places that you brake and then even the region and for the car because the car is is putting energy back into its batteries every time you're braking and that is all affected by the extra torque extra power and how that comes into the driving so is it a mode mandatory for every driver for every race for the races yes we will be mandating the number of times they they need to use it because you do sometimes need to go far off line sometimes there is a penalty to actually taking it and then you win back and then some with the application and other races there's not so much of a penalty qualifying we won't have a tack mode because that would effectively just restrict you to the number of laps that you had that attack mode initiated or activated but no yeah will be mandatory in the races but the drivers won't know how many activations and how long those excavations will be until very close to the race so they're not going to be able to strategically think for weeks beforehand how I'm gonna how I'm gonna plan my strategy from my tech mode it's gonna be a little sleazy event yeah a little curveball to throw there from with a few days leading up to the event
Drivers have described their experience with the Jaguar Type Ace Trophy as both challenging and rewarding. The car’s electric powertrain offers instant torque and smooth acceleration, but its weight (over 2 tons) and aerodynamic design require precise handling. Unlike traditional internal combustion engines, the lack of sound means drivers must rely on other sensory inputs to gauge performance, such as braking systems and power delivery.
The series has also introduced new tactics for overtaking in tight city circuits. With ten cars on track, space is limited, but the combination of attack mode and regenerative braking provides opportunities for strategic overtakes. Drivers have reported that mastering the car’s balance between acceleration and stability is key to success.
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#### **Series Developments: The Future of Electric Racing**
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enjust deployed attack mode so I've now got 20% more power hello and welcome to fully charged to date an important moment because today I'm getting to drive a car I've been trying to drive for a couple of years now and I actually got into electric cars through evey motorsport believe or not back in the early 2000s watching electric dragsters being made in the States since all that time though I've built my own drag car and something called formula e came along and as a consequence I'm now driving this the Jaguar type ace a trophy in its finished form and this is actually the very first car this is the car that they developed the entire race series around so what you're the new series manager for the IPAs each row fee yes and it's quite a minute one make series are nothing new but this is this is pretty unique and it's it's all-electric Road car based quite a real world series in many ways because it's not radically different from the car you can buy absolutely customer racing and road based cars from doing customer racing is nothing new but this car is certainly something new it's the the first electric vehicle production based technology to be doing an international series and so much of this car is based on the road car as well so it uses the road battery their Road inverters road motors and they take away a lot of the luxury that Jaguar normally comes with and to remove a lot the weight but in essence this is very much a road car you have not long been in a job I know and we're about to start season two what are the big differences from the previous season I suppose get people up to speed with what they've missed but what are the big changes that are possibly going to make it even better one of the the great things that has been done is to involved attack mode where from inspired by formula e yeah we're really really excited about a tech mode it's gonna give quite a lot of more strategic options for the drivers so based on a very similar way to formally do it the drivers are going to have to arm their system and then drive over some loops in this circuit these are generally well offline and so you um system drive offline and as soon as you've activated that attack mode the the car is going to unleash an extra 20% of power and torque for a fixed duration now here we've been playing with two minutes of extra generation so the guys have had it had it to play with here at Bedford and yeah they've been reporting it really does change the way that you come into corners the the places that you brake and then even the region and for the car because the car is is putting energy back into its batteries every time you're braking and that is all affected by the extra torque extra power and how that comes into the driving so is it a mode mandatory for every driver for every race for the races yes we will be mandating the number of times they they need to use it because you do sometimes need to go far off line sometimes there is a penalty to actually taking it and then you win back and then some with the application and other races there's not so much of a penalty qualifying we won't have a tack mode because that would effectively just restrict you to the number of laps that you had that attack mode initiated or activated but no yeah will be mandatory in the races but the drivers won't know how many activations and how long those excavations will be until very close to the race so they're not going to be able to strategically think for weeks beforehand how I'm gonna how I'm gonna plan my strategy from my tech mode it's gonna be a little sleazy event yeah a little curveball to throw there from with a few days leading up to the event
The Formula E series is setting a precedent for the future of electric racing. By using production-based cars and racing in city centres, the series highlights the potential for sustainable mobility in urban environments. The introduction of attack mode adds a new dimension to races, encouraging innovation and driver skill. As the series progresses, it’s likely that more manufacturers will follow suit, investing in electric racing technologies that can be applied to their road vehicles.
The series has also attracted attention from sponsors and teams looking to align with the growing demand for zero-emission solutions. With plans for future races and developments, Formula E is poised to become a leader in both motorsport and sustainable transportation.
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#### **Conclusion**
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enjust deployed attack mode so I've now got 20% more power hello and welcome to fully charged to date an important moment because today I'm getting to drive a car I've been trying to drive for a couple of years now and I actually got into electric cars through evey motorsport believe or not back in the early 2000s watching electric dragsters being made in the States since all that time though I've built my own drag car and something called formula e came along and as a consequence I'm now driving this the Jaguar type ace a trophy in its finished form and this is actually the very first car this is the car that they developed the entire race series around so what you're the new series manager for the IPAs each row fee yes and it's quite a minute one make series are nothing new but this is this is pretty unique and it's it's all-electric Road car based quite a real world series in many ways because it's not radically different from the car you can buy absolutely customer racing and road based cars from doing customer racing is nothing new but this car is certainly something new it's the the first electric vehicle production based technology to be doing an international series and so much of this car is based on the road car as well so it uses the road battery their Road inverters road motors and they take away a lot of the luxury that Jaguar normally comes with and to remove a lot the weight but in essence this is very much a road car you have not long been in a job I know and we're about to start season two what are the big differences from the previous season I suppose get people up to speed with what they've missed but what are the big changes that are possibly going to make it even better one of the the great things that has been done is to involved attack mode where from inspired by formula e yeah we're really really excited about a tech mode it's gonna give quite a lot of more strategic options for the drivers so based on a very similar way to formally do it the drivers are going to have to arm their system and then drive over some loops in this circuit these are generally well offline and so you um system drive offline and as soon as you've activated that attack mode the the car is going to unleash an extra 20% of power and torque for a fixed duration now here we've been playing with two minutes of extra generation so the guys have had it had it to play with here at Bedford and yeah they've been reporting it really does change the way that you come into corners the the places that you brake and then even the region and for the car because the car is is putting energy back into its batteries every time you're braking and that is all affected by the extra torque extra power and how that comes into the driving so is it a mode mandatory for every driver for every race for the races yes we will be mandating the number of times they they need to use it because you do sometimes need to go far off line sometimes there is a penalty to actually taking it and then you win back and then some with the application and other races there's not so much of a penalty qualifying we won't have a tack mode because that would effectively just restrict you to the number of laps that you had that attack mode initiated or activated but no yeah will be mandatory in the races but the drivers won't know how many activations and how long those excavations will be until very close to the race so they're not going to be able to strategically think for weeks beforehand how I'm gonna how I'm gonna plan my strategy from my tech mode it's gonna be a little sleazy event yeah a little curveball to throw there from with a few days leading up to the event
The Formula E series and the Jaguar Type Ace Trophy represent a significant step forward in electric racing. By combining production-based technology with cutting-edge innovations like attack mode, the series is redefining what it means to race sustainably. As the industry continues to evolve, initiatives like Formula E will play a crucial role in shaping the future of both motorsport and urban mobility. Whether on tight city circuits or wide-open airfields, electric racing is proving that speed and sustainability can go hand in hand.
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