From your choice of the perfect colour to a crocodile skin seat*, Rayvolt UK is now catering for discerning owners looking to customise their electric rides with its exclusive e-Bike bespoking service.
Highly stylised and instantly recognisable, the Rayvolt range is already an infinitely more sophisticated way of enjoying an e-Bike, but the growing trend for personalisation is allowing buyers’ imaginations to run wild and commission truly memorable machines.
Available across the entire range of Rayvolt UK bikes, from the laid-back Cruzer to the more aggressive Torino, no detail is too small or option too mundane when it comes to ensuring your electric ride really stands out.
“More than a third of our Cruzer models are delivered with some form of personalisation, but increasingly customers want a functional form of art,” explains Rayvolt UK’s Managing Director, Graham Kresfelder. “We make e-Bikes that are usable every day, but also reflect an owner’s personality. We regularly match frame colour to a favourite car and incorporate customer-specific options.”
Looking good in the urbane jungle and on country lanes With up to 50 miles of range and a top speed of 30mph**, Rayvolt’s models are already a beautiful alternative to the raft of staid and drab e-Bikes available, but you can attain a new level of style with the option Rayvolt UK’s bespoke services.
Frame options include an unlimited pallet of colours, as well as metallic and pearlescent, along with contrasting wheel guards. These can be augmented with a broad range of accessories incorporated into the bespoke service. This includes leather tool rolls, saddle and frame bags and battery bags, in a range of natural, man-made and weather-proof materials, which can be ordered with contrast stitching. All Rayvolt UK bikes come with retro-style powerful front and rear LED lights fitted.
More than skin deep, the customisation even extends to the bike’s electronics, with a choice of powerful hub motors and battery packs for enhanced performance and range. All bikes feature fast charging with a full charge achievable at home in just 4-6 hours.
The personalised approach extends to the advanced technology that underpins Rayvolt UK’s e-Bikes. Each bike’s performance characteristics can be configured via the free smartphone app and saved (not available on the Clubman or Beachin models). Controlling acceleration, regenerative braking and top speed, the app is easy to use, compatible with both Apple and Android smartphones and part of the advanced technology that’s built into Rayvolt UK’s bikes.
The lightweight, high-quality batteries provide up to 50 miles using electric power alone, more with pedal input from the rider, and up to 1000** watts of power is available from a compact brushless 48V DC motor. The advanced intelligent regenerative braking optimises the battery’s range, and the intuitive thumb-controlled throttle** includes a motor cut-out when the brakes are activated, to ensure the bike remains easy to ride at all times.
The customisation and bespoke service from Rayvolt UK is just part of its ‘white-glove’ service, which ensures that customers get the most from their e-Bikes. With all the work carried out in the UK, including technical support, servicing and a range of lifestyle accessories, Rayvolt UK provides peace of mind for customer who want the certainty that they won’t be stranded with a bike that can’t be fixed.
The Rayvolt UK range of premium e-Bikes starts at £2500.
*Not real crocodile skin, but an all-weather synthetic alternative
** It is the owner’s responsibility to operate an e-bike within the limits of the law. Rayvolt UK encourages all its customers to recognise the relevant restrictions when using its products. The speed limit of 15.5mph should be observed when on UK roads, and the use of off-highway mode (allowing a top speed of 30mph and activating of the thumb throttle) should be restricted to use on private property and then only with the owner’s permission. The performance parameters of Rayvolt UK’s e-Bikes can only be altered via the free smartphone app, which offers the rider the peace of mind that they are operating the bike in a safe and responsible fashion.
Advanced data analytics accelerates development and engineering of new Hennessey hypercar
John Heinricy, Chief Engineer: “Harvesting real world vehicle performance data is accelerating the pace of F5 development”
Hennessey’s new hypercar tops 200 mph during early aerodynamics testing
Venom F5 global public debut set for Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in May
The Hennessey Venom F5 hypercar has successfully completed the first of three phases of intense development, with Chief Engineer John ‘Heinrocket’ Heinricy signing the car off for dynamic development.
The first phase of Venom F5 development began in February, concentrating on mechanical refinement, engine fine-tuning, steering and real-world aerodynamic validation. Initially taking place at Hennessey’s own test track in Sealy, Texas, the development then moved to the 2.2-mile (3.5 km) runway of a former U.S. Air Force base in Arkansas. Despite the engine’s power being restricted to just 900 hp – a mere 50 percent of the final 1,817 hp output – the aerodynamic testing saw the F5 top 200 mph as part of its mid-speed refinement and coast-down program.
John Heinricy, Chief Engineer at Hennessey Performance, said: “For more than 40 years I’ve been developing high-performance vehicles, yet nothing compares to the Venom F5. We’re making excellent headway in our mission to deliver a world-class hypercar to our customers that handles superbly, while managing its phenomenal power and speed with finesse.
“Every part of our development program is focused on making the Venom F5 the best it can be before customer deliveries start towards the end of this year. Our next phase is the most intense, concentrating on the car’s driving characteristics. We’ll split our testing between racetracks and Texas roads as we harvest data, refine every element and perfect this monster of hypercars.”
The second phase of development will determine the Venom F5’s agility, poise and driver feedback through an intense program of dynamic track and road driving. The team’s aim is to harness the car’s power to enable it to perform as a ‘decathlete of the road’ with hundreds of miles of driving set to take place throughout the summer.
The team will test on every type of road with the car’s high-performance dynamics fine-tuned at several racetracks including Laguna Seca, California and Circuit of The Americas (COTA), situated less than 100 miles from the Hennessey Performance base. Here, the team will unleash the 6.6-litre Hennessey twin turbo V8 engine, named ‘Fury’, while monitoring every facet of the cars’ handling via state-of-the-art telemetry and data logging equipment.
John Hennessey, company founder and CEO, said: “With almost all Venom F5 models in the 24-car production run already sold, we’re focused on delivering an all-round hypercar to our customers that rivals the best in the world. I’m proud of our team of engineers who will achieve this mission guided by the infinite experience of John Heinricy. His engineering, racing and high-performance vehicle development skills will shape the Venom F5’s dynamic capabilities to match its immense power.”
The Hennessey Venom F5 is set to make its global public debut at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on May 22-23, mid-way through its development program. Following its road and track testing this summer, the final phase will take place in the fall to refine the car’s full-power acceleration, high-speed stability and braking. Once the engineering team signs-off this final development phase, Hennessey has its sights set on a top speed surpassing 311 mph (500 kph).
Volvo Car UK resumes its premium Test Drive+ service after an enforced break in line with national Covid-19 health restrictions
Full range of Volvo SUV models available to test now, led by new pure electric XC40 Recharge compact SUV
Customers can use fast and efficient digital platform to book a test drive in the car they are interested in
Focus on customer requirements, ease of use and premium service
Digital service is in line with Volvo’s move to online sales and making it ultra-convenient for customers to experience the brand
Initial relaunch provides test drives via local Volvo retailers; as restrictions ease, customers will be able to organise car delivery and collection at their home or place of work
Each test drive is hosted by a Volvo specialist, equipped to respond to all questions on the car and purchase options
Volvo Car UK is pleased to announce the resumption of its premium Test Drive+ programme, giving customers a safe and convenient way of experiencing its cars.
In particular, the service offers a great opportunity to test the newly arrived pure electric XC40 Recharge, the newest version of Volvo’s multi-award-winning compact SUV.
Originally launched in 2019, Test Drive+ was suspended in accordance with lockdown restrictions. Its reintroduction is fully in line with current Government guidelines, so customers can take a test drive in their car of choice, confident in the knowledge all necessary health and safety measures have been implemented.
The full line-up of Volvo SUVs is now available through Test Drive+, including those with petrol-electric plug-in hybrid and pure electric powertrains.
Initially, the service will be provided at the customer’s preferred Volvo retailer. When Covid-19 restrictions are eased and it is safe to do so, arrangements can be made for cars to be delivered to and collected from customers’ homes or places of work. At a future date, extended test drives of up to 24 hours will also be available.
Test Drive+ has been developed as a fully customer-focused programme, giving people easy access to Volvo cars at the times and locations that suit them best. Each test drive is hosted by a Volvo specialist, who can respond to any questions about the car and purchase options.
Echoing Volvo’s move to online sales, Test Drive+ uses a digital platform to host a live diary and booking system, which customers can access at any time using their smartphone, tablet or computer. Choosing a car, preferred retailer and a convenient date and time can all be accomplished quickly and securely.
Test Drive+ was developed and launched by Volvo Car UK, and its early success has prompted the concept to be adopted by Volvo Cars for use in its global markets.
Exclusive I-PACE Black including a HSE Black: Accentuates the all-electric performance SUV’s award-winning design with additional equipment as standard
Enhanced Black Pack: Gloss Black finish applied to the door mirror caps as well as the grille, grille surround, side window surrounds and rear badges
Even more desirable: Full panoramic roof, privacy glass and 20-inch wheels with Gloss Black finish subtly affirm I-PACE’s visual impact and presence
Luxurious, spacious interior: Ebony leather sports seats and Gloss Black trim finishers are complemented by an Ebony headliner
Electrifying performance: 90kWh battery delivers 400PS and 696Nm of instant torque, enabling acceleration from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h 4.8s)
All the range you need, easy home charging: Up to 292 miles (WLTP) on a single charge and up to 33 miles of range (WLTP) per hour using an 11kW (AC) wall box and three-phase supply
Download the Go I-PACE app free on iPhone or Android: Discover how Jaguar’s all-electric performance SUV would fit into your life
Visit Jaguar’s Electrification Hub: Everything you need to know about I-PACE ownership
Available to order now at jaguar.com.uk and priced from £72,445 for the I-PACE Black and £76,695 for the HSE Black in the UK. The core I-PACE range is priced from £65,245
The Jaguar I-PACE has achieved global recognition and won multiple awards for its outstanding design.
Now, the all-electric performance SUV’s appeal is heightened still further by the creation of the I-PACE Black special editions.
These exclusive new additions to the I-PACE range benefit from an enhanced specification over the SE and HSE models on which they are based and includes the Black Pack, panoramic roof and privacy glass.
The clean, contemporary look is accentuated by the gloss black finish of the 20-inch five-spoke wheels, and the I-PACE Black models are available in the full range of colours and include metallic paints as standard.
Julian Thomson, Jaguar Design Director, said: “The I-PACE’s dramatic, cab-forward profile, short overhangs and taut, muscular haunches give it a sense of drama which sets it apart from other SUVs. Creating the exclusive I-PACE Black gave us the opportunity to subtly enhance the design, making it look even more dynamic, distinctive and desirable.”
Like every model in the range, the I-PACE Black models offers a wealth of technology designed to make every journey simpler and more enjoyable. The Pivi Pro infotainment system is ready to go by the time you’re in the driving seat and is as intuitive to use as your smartphone. The EV navigation can show if nearby charging stations are available or in use, the type of connector they have, what they cost, and how long it will take to charge. On long drives, Pivi Pro can also show your predicted charge level at each waypoint.**
Pivi Pro has an embedded SIM and a 4G data plan for unlimited music streaming*** and the Smartphone Pack with Apple CarPlay® is standard. Android Auto™ is also standard. To make smartphone connectivity even more convenient and seamless, wireless versions of both will soon become available to customers in a software-over-the-air (SOTA) update – the I-PACE’s SOTA capability meaning its infotainment and vehicle systems can always be updated remotely and seamlessly. In addition, the I-PACE can connect two phones simultaneously, and an optional wireless device charging pad beneath the ‘floating’ centre console features a signal booster to improve network reception and Wi-Fi.
With a focus on air quality, occupant comfort and well-being are prioritised, with cabin air ionisation now featuring PM2.5 filtration to capture ultrafine airborne particles and allergens. The I-PACE can even filter its cabin air before you begin a journey.
The ClearSight digital rear-view mirror gives the driver an unobstructed view of the road behind, even with rear-seat passengers or a fully loaded luggage compartment. It uses a wide-angle, rear-facing camera linked to a screen behind the mirror: a switch allows the driver to choose between the standard view or the camera feed.
On long motorway journeys Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist enhances driver comfort by gently assisting steering, acceleration and braking to centre the vehicle in lane while maintaining a set distance from vehicles ahead.
With two Jaguar-designed electric motors at each axle, producing exceptional combined performance of 400PS and 696Nm, aluminium construction and a low centre of gravity, the I-PACE offers an unrivalled balance of all-wheel drive performance, refinement, luxury and agility – together with outstanding real-world range and day-to-day usability.
I-PACE’s 11kW on-board charger makes home charging faster and more convenient for customers with three-phase electricity supplies. When plugged in to an 11kW wall box, up to 33 miles of range per hour can be achieved****. A full charge takes only 8.6 hours – ideal for overnight charging. Customers using single phase 7kW wall boxes can achieve up to 22 miles of charge per hour; a full charge takes 12.75 hours.
I-PACE’s Preferred Charging Period feature enables customers to set a desired start and finish time for charging – helping them to take advantage of the reduced rate electricity tariffs available in many markets. Soon, via a SOTA update, this feature will offer even greater flexibility by allowing them to set a specific state-of-charge they want the battery to reach – 80 per cent, for example.
When charging ‘on the go’, 100kW DC chargers can add up to 78 miles of range**** in just 15 minutes; 50kW chargers add up to 39 miles over the same period.
Jaguar has developed the Go I-PACE app***** to help people understand just how easily the I-PACE would fit into their lives and to highlight the benefits of going electric. By analysing the journeys they make in any vehicle, the app – available for iPhone or Android – shows would-be customers the potential cost savings, how much battery would have been used per trip and the number of full charges needed to cover the total distance driven.
Further insights into the advantages of ownership can be found in Jaguar’s Electrification Hub. Here you can find out everything you need to know about I-PACE, whether it’s maximising range and making the most of each charge, available tax and purchase incentives, or how to charge at home or using the growing network of public chargers.
In creating the I-PACE, Jaguar tore up the rule book to deliver the first and best electric vehicle of its kind. It offers customers around the world an unrivalled balance of all-wheel drive performance, refinement, luxury and agility – together with outstanding real-world range and day-to-day usability.
A global success today and the recipient of 88 global automotive awards – including the triple accolades of 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car – the I-PACE is also a precursor to the all-electric Jaguars of tomorrow. From 2025 Jaguar will be a reimagined, pure electric luxury brand with a dramatically beautiful new portfolio of emotionally engaging designs and pioneering next-generation technologies.
UK Pricing
Powertrain
Derivative
OTR
CO2 g/km
EV Range (miles)
EV400 (3-Ph 11kW) AWD Auto
S
£65,245
0
286.2
SE
£69,845
0
280.7
HSE
£74,445
0
280.3
Black
£72,445
0
279.9
HSE Black
£76,695
0
279.0
* Specification is market-dependent ** Navigation features will continue to be enhanced via software-over-the air updates *** 4G data plan is subject to market availability. A fair use policy applies. After 20GB of data is used within a month, data speeds and functionality may reduce for the remainder of the month. For details of the fair usage policy, please refer to the Pivi Pro Terms at www.jaguar.com/pivi-pro-terms ****Range added per one-hour/15-minute period is WLTP range ***** The Go I-PACE App is available in the UK and select EU markets
As the electric vehicle revolution continues, Jardine Motors Group has announced that it has been selected as the London and southern UK retailer for the exclusive Automobili Pininfarina Battista pure-electric hyper GT.
The luxury retailer will operate under the name of Automobili Pininfarina London.
The launch of Automobili Pininfarina London is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for hypercar afficionados and collectors in the UK to own a limited edition, handmade electric hyper GT; one that sets the benchmark for sustainable automotive luxury alongside breath-taking design and unprecedented performance.
The Automobili Pininfarina London team is providing the unique opportunity for prospective clients to view the Battista hyper GT in person. The Battista Anniversario will be visiting the UK as part of a world tour later this month, creating a rare opportunity for potential clients to see and feel the unique characteristics that define a pure-electric hyper GT.
Neil Williamson, CEO for Jardine Motors Group, said: “Jardine Motors Group is very proud to have secured the London and southern retail rights for the Automobili Pininfarina Battista pure-electric hyper GT. The Pininfarina name is legendary in the world of motoring and we are excited to partner with the company to bring Battista to our enthusiastic clients in Britain. We are privileged to have the incredible, limited- edition Battista Anniversario with us in April and we anticipate significant demand as clients seek to get up close and personal with a unique and sustainable motoring innovation from a prestigious luxury car maker.”
Battista delivers a level of performance that is unachievable today in any road-legal sports car featuring internal combustion engine technology. Faster than a current Formula 1 race car in its 0-100 km/h sub- two second sprint, and with 1,900 hp and 2,300 Nm torque, the Battista combines exceptional engineering and technology in a zero emissions package. The Battista’s 120 kWh battery provides power to four electric motors – one at each wheel – with a simulated WLTP range of over 500 km (310 miles) on a single charge.
No more than 150 will be created and, like many iconic Pininfarina designs of the past, each will be individually hand-crafted at the Pininfarina SpA atelier in Cambiano, Italy. With Battista prototype development now at an advanced stage, potential clients in London and southern England are invited to register and explore Battista ownership at www.jardinemotors.co.uk/coming-soon-pininfarina/
As part of a bespoke client experience, every Battista owner will be invited to meet the Automobili Pininfarina team responsible for designing, engineering and developing the most powerful car ever produced in Italy. During this visit to the birthplace of Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina, owners will explore the near-infinite opportunities to create a bespoke Battista, with the team led by Automobili Pininfarina Chief Design Officer Luca Borgogno on hand to showcase an enchanting range of colours, materials and finishes inspired by the natural beauty of Italy’s Piemonte region. The opening ceremony for this enhanced facility is planned for summer 2021.
Per Svantesson, Automobili Pininfarina CEO remarked: “I am delighted that we have strengthened the presence of Automobili Pininfarina in the UK through this partnership with Jardine Motors Group. Through the launch of Automobili Pininfarina London, future owners of Battista are guaranteed world- class customer service and access to the entire Automobili Pininfarina family. I look forward to personally meeting every owner and introducing them to our world of sustainable automotive luxury.”
The Battista hyper GT arrives in London following an extensive and successful development and testing phase, in which the vehicle has been put through its paces across a number of key locations including Nardo Technical Center and the surrounding roads. This has also coincided with the pre-series production coming to near completion.
