Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace is a luxurious 4×4 with superb off-road capabilities and excellent range

Introduction to the Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace is Jaguar’s first electric car, and boy have they done a good job.

Launched in the UK in 2018, the Jaguar I-Pace is an off-road capable, 5-seat SUV that drives like a saloon car. The I-Pace is the first EV to challenge the dominance of Tesla at the luxury end of the market. It’s a BEV, powered purely by a battery.

The I-Pace won the European Car of the Year award in March 2019 and then became World Car of the Year in April 2019. Basically, everybody loves it.

Jaguar I-Pace – Range

The Jaguar I-Pace comes with a 90 kWh battery. This gives it a real world range of about 268 miles.

The Jaguar I-Pace range rivals that of Tesla electric vehicles, such as the Model X, long known for being the best in class. Considering its excellent performance capabilities, the Jaguar I-Pace range is remarkable for an EV.

It’s also in the same segment as the Audi e-tron 55 quattro, although the latter has a lower range on a single charge of about 233 miles.

Two other electric cars, much cheaper than the I-Pace, but will a similar range, include the Kia e-Niro and the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Who is the Jaguar I-Pace for?

This Jaguar electric SUV comes with 4-wheel drive, 5 doors and 5 seats.

As you might expect at this price, the Jaguar I-Pace interior is luxurious and packed with extras.

Leg room in the back row is fairly generous, as is headroom, although the middle seat is a little narrow for an adult.

The boot is pretty big and the seats can be folded down to create a large loading area. In a nutshell, the Jaguar I-Pace dimensions are very accommodating.

If you are a family with deep enough pockets, the I-Pace can be your next family car. Its surprisingly practical and sensible.

If you live in the countryside, you will be amazed at how good the Jaguar I-Pace is off-road. You won’t get stuck in the muddy field car park at the village fete, and if you have to go up or down steep, slippery inclines, the I-Pace has it covered.

In the corporate market, buyers will be queueing up for this electric car. The I-Pace exterior is stunning, its handling is first rate, and it exudes luxury and modernity. The Jaguar I-Pace price won’t be such a limitation for many company car buyers.

The I-Pace has rapid DC charging via a CCS connector up to a maximum rate of 100 kW. Although most motorway chargers can only deliver power at 50 kW at the moment, the I-Pace will be ready for faster charging when the chargepoint network is upgraded.

The Tesla Model S and Model X are direct competitors of the I-Pace. Which should you choose?

• If you genuinely need off-road capabilities, go for the I-Pace.
• To save some money, choose the I-Pace.
• If you want the fastest charging available when out and about, buy a Tesla Model X with its supercharger network.

If you would like more information about EVs in general, please see our main Electric Cars page.

For specific details about the I-Pace itself, see the main Jaguar UK I-Pace website.

Otherwise, please scroll down to the Reviews section below for independent analyses.