That's not an inaccurate assumption based on what Jaguar has said already and how close to production-ready the concept is. They've even been testing it on the streets of London and not just in a parking garage.
Tesla is a great example of that since for even gear heads that were once skeptical about EV's, now they have a prime example of how well they can perform, faster than some supercars which is hard to accept for a lot of people.To each their own and that's why EVs are such great cars, it appeals to those who likes to take leisurely road trips and daily commuters. Heard VW has to invest a lot of money into the charging infrastructure too, so it's a great time for the I-Pace.
Sometimes prototypes are very close to being like production models, close enough that they let journalists inside. That to me will be enough and give me some more confidence in the product. Many shows left for the year end so it can't be much longer out from Frankfurt that a production model shows up.Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest - The video link below is long but extremely informative, towards the end they talk with Ian Callum and highlight the I-Pace repainted in white. If I understand the gist of the interview it is beginning to sound like the I-Pace's Production Version will not be at Frankfurt's Auto Show, but rather the prototype in white this time [BOO!]. The electric conversion of the 1968 E-Type may become a side industry for Jaguar.
Note: the Autogefuhl video is in English.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=20&v=FMTEZcglCAA