Jaguar has developed a zero-emission energy storage unit to give a second life to Jaguar I-Pace batteries.
The prototype, called the Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System (ESS), uses technology developed in collaboration with energy storage company Pramac, and features lithium-ion cells from used Jaguar I-Pace batteries. This new system supplies zero-emission power when access to the main supply is limited or unavailable.
The I-Pace battery is perfect for second-life, says Jaguar, and even third-life applications, once battery health falls below the requirements of an electric vehicle. The 90-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery in the Jaguar I-Pace delivers up to 292 miles of range when installed in the vehicle, and with 513 pound-feet (lb-ft) of torque, enables acceleration from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.
Jaguar was interested in finding a another use for batteries after they have been removed from vehicles to avoid premature recycling and help create a secure supply of rare materials. Once the battery does finally come to the end of its usable life, Jaguar says it is still 95 percent recyclable.
"We have been privileged to work so closely with Jaguar Land Rover who are a hugely supportive partner in our journey to successfully build a robust product and a commercially viable business case using second-life EV modules," said Danny Jones, director at Pramac, said in a release. "This brings a new element to the sustainability story as a manufacturer of energy efficient and carbon reducing technology."
To showcase its capability, the unit was used to help Jaguar TCS Racing prepare for the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The testing and validation of the Off Grid Battery ESS by Jaguar TCS Racing during testing in the UK and Spain, where it was used to run the team's diagnostic equipment analyzing the race cars' track performance, and to supply auxiliary power to the Jaguar pit garage.
The testing and validation of the Off Grid Battery ESS by Jaguar TCS Racing demonstrates how technology transfers from race cars to road cars. Jaguar TCS Racing tests have previously informed a software-over-the-air (SOTA) update for I-Pace customers that delivered a real-world range increase of up to 12.5 miles.
"Formula E is the world's first net carbon zero sport since inception. Jaguar TCS Racing is always looking at improving our carbon footprint and using the storage system provides us with an innovative renewable energy solution for testing," said James Barclay, team principal of Jaguar TCS Racing, in a press release. "Using second-life Jaguar I-Pace batteries completes this sustainable circle and showcases the team's Race To Innovate mission."
Jaguar TCS Racing has also committed its long-term future to the third generation of Formula E. The team will continue to help Jaguar Land Rover develop new sustainable technologies, set new benchmarks in quality with its partners and support Jaguar's journey towards an all-electric luxury brand.
The systems are available for commercial use. The units are fitted with Type 2 Electric Vehicle charge connections with dynamic control and are rated at up to 22 kilowatts for electric vehicle charging. I-Pace customers benefit from a battery warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles.
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