The Jaguar I-Pace is a luxurious 4×4 with superb off-road capabilities
Jaguar I-Pace Review
The 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 was the first EV to challenge the dominance of Tesla at the luxury end of the market. It’s a Battery Electric Vehicle, or 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.
Now in 2023, the I-Pace has been around for a while, but its superb industrial design combined with terrific handling still makes it a winner.
Positives
- One of the few EVs with genuine off-road capabilities
- Luxurious
- Beautifully styled
- Impressive acceleration
Negatives
- Could do with more real-world range
| Trim / Variant | Price | Drivetrain |
| R-Dynamic S | £69,995 | All-wheel-drive |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | £73,495 | All-wheel-drive |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | £77,495 | All-wheel-drive |
| 400 Sport | £79,995 | All-wheel-drive |
Batteries & Range
How far can you drive on a full charge of the battery in the I-Pace? In ideal conditions, you should be able to achieve the official ‘WLTP’ range in miles. However in winter, for example, electric car batteries don’t perform as well, and actual range will be lower.
This table shows both the more optimistic WLTP range, and a rough, more likely ‘average’ range for the various versions of the I-Pace:
| Trim / Variant | Battery (useable) | Average Range | WLTP Range |
| R-Dynamic S | 84.7 kWh | 235 miles | 286 miles |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 84.7 kWh | 227 miles | 277 miles |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 84.7 kWh | 227 miles | 277 miles |
| 400 Sport | 84.7 kWh | 214 miles | 261 miles |
Efficiency
We are all used to ‘miles per gallon’ of petrol or diesel when thinking about efficiency in traditional cars.
With EVs, you need to replace ‘gallon’ with ‘kWh’. 1 kWh = 1 unit of electricity. So the ‘miles per kWh’ measure tells you how many miles you can go on 1 kWh of electricity – the higher the number the better.
Here’s data for the Jaguar I-Pace, together with an equivalent in miles per gallon:
| Trim / Variant | Efficiency (electric) | Efficiency ('MPG') |
| R-Dynamic S | 2.77 miles per kWh | 111 miles per gallon |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 2.68 miles per kWh | 107 miles per gallon |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 2.68 miles per kWh | 107 miles per gallon |
| 400 Sport | 2.53 miles per kWh | 101 miles per gallon |
Charging Times & Costs
If you have off-street parking, the best and cheapest place to charge your I-Pace is at home.
Depending on your home energy tariff, you’ll either charge at a standard flat rate or at a lower off-peak rate. The 0-100% charge times below are a ‘worst case’ scenario – typically you will charge 1-2 hours a day, or maybe go for a longer charge on just a couple of days a week.
Charging at Home on an Off-peak rate of 10p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Charge Time 0-100% | Cost per mile |
| R-Dynamic S | 11 hours 27 minutes | 3.6p |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 11 hours 27 minutes | 3.7p |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 11 hours 27 minutes | 3.7p |
| 400 Sport | 11 hours 27 minutes | 4.0p |
Charging at Home on a Peak rate of 34p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Charge Time 0-100% | Cost per mile |
| R-Dynamic S | 11 hours 27 minutes | 12.3p |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 11 hours 27 minutes | 12.7p |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 11 hours 27 minutes | 12.7p |
| 400 Sport | 11 hours 27 minutes | 13.5p |
When you’re on a trip, you can get a quick boost at a rapid charger. These vary in terms of charging speed and you are also limited by the I-Pace’s maximum charging rate.
Take the 10-80% charging times with a pinch of salt – the charging rate will gradually decrease and times are often longer.
Charging in Public at a 50 kW Rapid Charger at a rate of 50p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Max DC charge | Charge Time 10-80% | Cost per mile |
| R-Dynamic S | 100 kW | 1 hour 11 minutes | 18.1p |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 100 kW | 1 hour 11 minutes | 18.6p |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 100 kW | 1 hour 11 minutes | 18.6p |
| 400 Sport | 100 kW | 1 hour 11 minutes | 19.8p |
Charging in Public at a 150 kW Rapid Charger at a rate of 60p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Max DC charge | Charge Time 10-80% | Cost per mile |
| R-Dynamic S | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 21.7p |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 22.4p |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 22.4p |
| 400 Sport | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 23.8p |
Charging in Public at a 350 kW Rapid Charger at a rate of 70p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Max DC charge | Charge Time 10-80% | Cost per mile |
| R-Dynamic S | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 25.3p |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 26.1p |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 26.1p |
| 400 Sport | 100 kW | 35 minutes | 27.7p |
Performance
The Jaguar I-Pace, like all pure electric cars, has its wheels turned by one or more electric motors. The motors themselves are powered by a lithium-ion battery. Battery + electric motor is a great combination, giving you instant torque with no gears to change.
You’ll find the I-Pace eerily quiet after an internal combustion engine. Here are the performance stats:
| Trim / Variant | Top Speed | 0-62 mph |
| R-Dynamic S | 124 mph | 4.8 seconds |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 124 mph | 4.8 seconds |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 124 mph | 4.8 seconds |
| 400 Sport | 124 mph | 4.8 seconds |
Boot Space & Dimensions
The Jaguar I-Pace is an SUV, and its boot space can be further increased by folding the rear seats down. Here are all the boot and dimensions measurements:
Boot Space & Cargo Volume
| Trim / Variant | Boot Space | Cargo Volume (seats down) |
| R-Dynamic S | 505 litres | 1,163 litres |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 505 litres | 1,163 litres |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 505 litres | 1,163 litres |
| 400 Sport | 505 litres | 1,163 litres |
Dimensions
| Trim / Variant | Length | Width | Height |
| R-Dynamic S | 4682 mm | 2011 mm | 1566 mm |
| R-Dynamic SE Black | 4682 mm | 2011 mm | 1566 mm |
| R-Dynamic HSE Black | 4682 mm | 2011 mm | 1566 mm |
| 400 Sport | 4682 mm | 2011 mm | 1566 mm |
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 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, 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 many 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.
Next Steps
We hope you’ve enjoyed this brief analysis of the Jaguar I-Pace.
We’ve tried to focus mainly on potentially unfamiliar electric car related items – such as batteries, range and charging – rather than trot out the usual “The car’s B-pillar is 3mm wider than the previous model.”
Where to next?
- Narrow down your EV search in a systematic way using our Car Selector tool
- Read more about the I-Pace at Jaguar’s UK website
- If you’re ready to go, consider leasing the Jaguar I-Pace from a low-cost broker
