The Jaguar I-Pace takes on the Everesting challenge and completes it on a single charge

Cycling enthusiasts have taken on a challenge that became very popular during the pandemic. They put themselves to the test and chose a major climb in their local area to ride the 8,848 metres that separate the summit of Everest from sea level. This is known as Everesting. The goal is to do it without worrying about the time needed, simply to enjoy the experience. Of course, completing it in less time than others is sure to be an incentive for everyone.

This demanding challenge was taken on by the Jaguar I-Pace, the electric CUV from the British brand. The location chosen for this challenge was Great Dun Fell, in Cumbria. Many cyclists have attempted this route, which is very technically demanding and is known as the British Mount Ventoux, in reference to the climb featured in the <Tour de France. This model had to face this route, and it did so with a champion behind the wheel.

Behind the wheel was cyclist Elinor Baker, world cycling champion and member of the Order of the British Empire. The athlete has ridden this climb on occasion, but always on her bicycle. On this occasion she put the Jaguar I-Pace to the test, which proved its worth in endurance challenges.

The road that climbs to an altitude of 547 metres above sea level. The tight bends and gradients of up to 20% make the climb very difficult. For a bicycle and for any vehicle, it requires constant changes of speed and demands that the driver remain very attentive to the route.

In total, the cyclist covered 11.6 kilometres on each uphill and downhill run. That means she had to repeat it 16.2 times to complete the 8,848 metres. On top of this, the 12.5 kilometres driven by the car to reach the starting point must be added. Consumption in these conditions is much higher than normal, since the car has to make a considerable effort.

Even so, it features regenerative braking, which is very useful in these conditions, especially on the descent, where a large amount of energy can be recovered. The remaining charge in the 90 kWh battery was 30%, which allows the vehicle to cover 127 more kilometres of driving.

It is also worth noting that the Jaguar I-Pace used the energy while charging the battery to condition the cabin to a suitable temperature, since the summit of Great Dun Fell has a temperature of 4 degrees, so it is necessary to maintain a comfortable temperature.

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Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverJaguar I-Pace2 versions · from 95,000 €