Summary
The Jaguar I-Pace is an electric medium-size SUV/crossover vehicle. It is the first electric vehicle from Jaguar, and is not based on any other model in the Jaguar Land Rover family.
The I-Pace has received very good to outstanding reviews from the UK motoring media, as well as many awards – including the 2019 World Car of the Year. However, it’s built by a third-party company in Austria, rather than here in one of Jaguar’s UK factories, so it doesn’t get one of The Car Expert’s ‘Best of British’ badges.
The Jaguar I-Pace has been particularly praised for being a brand-new design, rather than adapted from a normal petrol or diesel vehicle, and is generally considered to be one of the best electric cars currently on sale – albeit one of the most expensive.
Jaguar has announced that it will cease production of the I-Pace (along with almost every other model in its range) before the end of 2024, ahead of a complete relaunch of the brand in 2025.
As of August 2024, the Jaguar I-Pace has a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 72%.
I-Pace highlights
- Great battery range
- Sports car performance
- Plenty of cabin space
- Polished and practical interior trim
- Excellent safety features
I-Pace lowlights
- Infotainment lags behind competitors
- Slightly firm ride comfort
- Expensive when compared to alternatives
- Poor rear visibility
Key specifications
Body style: Medium-sized SUV/crossover
Powertrain: electric
Price: From £65,245 on-road
Launched: Summer 2018
Last updated: Winter 2022/23
End of production: Late 2024
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Media reviews
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
“With genuine performance credentials and more range than most owners would ever need, the Jaguar I-Pace makes an extremely convincing case for EV driving.”
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: (2023)
Score: 8 / 10
“The I-Pace remains an appealing option in the electric family car segment. It’s sports-car quick and the handling is arguably even better.”
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Score: 10 / 10
“Jaguar has succeeded not only in creating the best electric car on sale but also in building one of the most exciting cars you can currently buy.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“With its first all-electric model, Jaguar not only beat wealthier rivals to the punch but also set a high bar for those to come after it. That’s made amply evident by driving it again five years later. Even though it has only had a few minor updates over the years, the Jaguar I-Pace is still competitive, even if it is now far from class-leading.” (Illya Verpraet)
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Car
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar i-Pace represents a huge achievement, from its avant-garde design to its cutting-edge engineering to its rewarding dynamics and high levels of interior refinement and space.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed:
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Jaguar I-Pace is a remarkable first attempt at an all-electric car from the brand, setting a new benchmark for EV handling while shaking up the sector as a whole.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar I-Pace is a pure electric car and sportier alternative to the Tesla Model X SUV. It’s great to drive and luxurious inside, but does cost a fair amount to buy.”
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Daily Mail
“It’s sure-footed and fun with a top speed of 124 mph. Yet it still promises a range of 298 miles — or just enough battery charge to drive from London to Newcastle — on one overnight charge.”
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Discover EV
Model reviewed: HSE
Score: 9 / 10
“With a combination of all-wheel drive, instantaneous acceleration, an achievable range of 230 miles and bold styling, the zero-emission I-Pace places Jaguar at the forefront of the all-electric crossover segment. For the time being at least, its German premium rivals are now hot on its tail.”
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Evo
Score: 8 / 10
“Performance, agility and range all combine in the I-Pace to create the most compelling EV on the market.”
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: R-Dynamic HSE Black EV400
Score: 10 / 10
“The Jaguar I-Pace went on sale in 2018 but it’s still one of the best EVs to drive; it has received updates throughout its life, and now there are some minor changes for 2024.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Model reviewed: EV400 400PS
Score: 10 / 10
“The Jaguar I-PACE 2021 is an excellent all-round car that does virtually everything: it looks great, it’s practical, it’s excellent to drive, and it can cope with snow, ice and off-roading.”
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Score: 10 / 10
“The I-Pace is a game changer for a different market. If you want zero emissions, a confidence-inspiring electric driving range, a practical body style, a feel-good interior, as well as all-wheel drive traction, rapid performance, and, crucially, a rewarding driving experience, at this moment in time the Jaguar I-Pace is the top choice. In fact it’s really the only choice.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar I-Pace manages to take the style and practicality of an SUV, and the feel-good-factor and low running costs of an EV, and wrap it all up in one package that’s fun to drive and a pleasure to live with. It’s definitely worthy of your consideration.”
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Honest John
“If you’re thinking of making the jump to electric, you may wish to wait until Audi’s new e-tron SUV arrives later this year. Jaguar might have got there first, but if the e-tron combines a typical Audi interior with lots of tech and a useable electric range, it might give the Jaguar a hard time.”
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Motoring Research
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Stylish, fast and luxurious, the I-Pace is a proper Jaguar that just happens to have an electric powertrain. It’s a credible threat to Tesla.”
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Move Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“One of the original large premium SUV EVs, and arguably still one of the best. There are rivals that can travel further on a charge or carry more people and things, but none is as fun to drive, comfortable and easy to live with as the Jaguar I-Pace. It also still looks as sharp as the day it was launched.” (James Disdale)
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8.4 / 10
“Jaguar’s first electric SUV takes aim at Tesla and out-drives it”
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The Sun
“Jaguar’s stunning new iPace is nothing less than an all-electric dream machine.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: I-Pace EV400 S
Score: 8 / 10
“A big leap forward for Jaguar.”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: EV400 HSE
Score: 10 / 10
“Still the best premium electric car there is. The Jaguar I-Pace doesn’t only impress because it’s such a well-rounded product, but also because it’s the most involving and exciting mainstream electric car out there at the moment. It is, in short, exactly the way an electric Jaguar should be.”
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Top Gear
Score: 8 / 10
“Jaguar steps bravely into the unknown and nails it. A rapid, desirable, good-looking SUV that happens to be powered by electricity.”
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What Car?
Score: 10 / 10
“The I-Pace is an extremely appealing choice, whether you’re after an electric car or a luxury SUV.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2018
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Adult protection: 91%
Child protection: 81%
Vulnerable road users: 73%
Safety assist: 81%
More safety recognition
- Thatcham Research rated the Jaguar I-Pace as one of the ten safest new cars for 2019.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of August 2024, the Jaguar I-Pace has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. If the I-Pace is selected for assessment, we will publish the results here.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
Total claims: 10
Average repair cost: £779.93
Last updated: August 2024
Reliability score
All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims
The Jaguar I-Pace has a better-than-average reliability rating, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, MotorEasy. However, it should be noted that this is based on a very small number of cars at this time, so this could shift quite significantly over coming months and years.
In terms of consumer reliability surveys (as opposed to directly measured reliability data), in a 2020 What Car? survey of the 50 most reliable cars in the UK up to eight years old, the Jaguar I-Pace ranked equal 31st and was the highest-ranked electric vehicle. On the other hand, What Car? also decided in 2021 that the I-Pace was the 22nd most unreliable car up to five years old.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 279 miles | B | 277 – 292 miles | A – B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3.1 m/KWh | E | 3.1 – 3.4 m/KWh | E – E |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 50 | F | 47 – 50 | D – F |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £444 | D |
| Year 2 | £757 | C |
| Year 3 | £1,133 | C |
| Year 4 | £1,281 | C |
| Year 5 | £1,748 | C |
| Overall | £5,363 | C |
The Jaguar I-Pace is a relatively expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
It’s electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is quite poor, and insurance premiums are likely to be significantly higher than the average car as well.
That said, an official battery range of 279 miles (which varies from 277 miles to 292 miles, depending on which model you choose) is above average. So you shouldn’t need to worry about running out of charge in normal day-to-day driving.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Jaguar I-Pace
Date: April 2024
Recall number: R/2024/120
Model types: All
Build dates: 02/2018 to 09/2019
Number of vehicles affected: 264
Defect: On affected vehicles the traction battery packs manufactured between 23 April 2018 and 15 March 2019 are exposed to multiple technical issues that have shown to contribute to an elevated risk of thermal overload.
Remedy: The traction battery pack will be replaced with a new pack or the vehicle will be re-acquired from the customer.
Date: February 2024
Recall number: R/2024/023
Model types: All
Build dates: 09/2023 to 10/2023
Number of vehicles affected: 70
Defect: On affected vehicles a crack may be present in the floor tunnel strengthening panel. Where a crack is present there is risk that the crack may propagate which may impact the seat anchorage structural performance.
Remedy: Drilling a hole at either end of the crack and installation of an additional aluminium plate if a crack is present.
Date: March 2024
Recall number: R/2024/034
Model types: All
Build dates: 06/2018 to 09/2020
Number of vehicles affected: 7
Defect: On affected vehicles the fasteners for the battery module to module electrical connecting busbars may not be sufficiently secure.
Remedy: The busbar fixings will be inspected and as required new components installed.
Date: October 2023
Recall number: R/2023/297
Model types: All
Build dates: 08/2017 to 06/2023
Number of vehicles affected: 1,319
Defect: On certain vehicles recall R/2023/154 has been incorrectly completed. As a result the correct software was not downloaded to the vehicles concerned. Incorrectly repaired vehicles will continue to have a risk of vehicle thermal overload condition.
Remedy: Vehicles will receive an update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software that will monitor the battery pack assembly operational status.
Date: October 2023
Recall number: R/2023/227
Model types: All
Build dates: 06/2020 to 01/2022
Number of vehicles affected: 15
Defect: On affected I-Pace vehicles without heated front windscreen, the High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) can fail to operate and will not provide windscreen defrosting capability.
Remedy: Replace the high voltage coolant heater.
Date: June 2023
Recall number: R/2023/154
Model types: All
Build dates: 08/2017 to 06/2023
Number of vehicles affected: 26,137
Defect: On affected Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, there is a risk of high voltage battery pack assembly thermal overload. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage.
Remedy: Vehicles will receive an update to the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software that will monitor the battery pack assembly operational status that indicates where the battery contains conditions which may lead to thermal overload condition.
Date: April 2023
Recall number: R/2023/065
Model types: All
Build dates: 04/2018 to 01/2020
Number of vehicles affected: 9
Defect: On certain vehicles the EV battery condition may be degraded. A degraded EV battery may give rise to an elevated risk of thermal overload in extreme cases this may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Replacement of the traction battery and associated components.
Date: February 2020
Recall number: R/2020/041
Model types: All
Build dates: 04/2019 to 07/2019
Number of vehicles affected: 6
Defect: The fasteners on the right hand front seat frame may be missing or incorrectly assembled.
Remedy: Replace the right hand front seat.
Date: May 2019
Recall number: R/2019/140
Model types: All
Build dates: 08/2017 to 04/2019
Number of vehicles affected: 3,099
Defect: Vehicles may not comply with EU 13H braking regulations.
Remedy: Install software upgrade.
As of August 2024, there have been nine DVSA vehicle safety recalls on the Jaguar I-Pace. These cover various different software, structural, manufacturing and battery issues.
Not all vehicles are affected by recalls. You can check to see if your car is included in any of the above recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Jaguar dealer.
If your car is affected by a recall, the vehicle must be repaired and you should not be charged for any work required. If you are buying a used I-Pace, you should insist that any outstanding recall work is completed before you take delivery of the vehicle.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Jaguar I-Pace has received
2023
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Used Large Electric Car
2022
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Used Large Electric Car
- What Car? Electric Awards – Best Used Luxury SUV
2021
- Auto Trader New Car Awards – New Car of the Year
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Large Electric Car
- DieselCar & EcoCar Top 50 – Best Electric Luxury SUV
- Electrifying.com Awards – Best Premium Car
- Fleet World Awards – Best EV Medium SUV
- What Car? Electric Awards – Best Used Luxury SUV
2020
- Carbuyer Awards – Best Large Electric Car
- DieselCar & EcoCar Top 50 – Best Electric Luxury Car
- What Car? Awards – Best Large Electric Car, £60K – £70K
- What Car? Electric Awards – Best Luxury SUV
2019
- World Car Awards – World Car of the Year + World Green Car + World Car Design of the Year
- European Car of the Year
- UK Car of the Year Awards – Car of the Year + Best Executive Car
- What Car? Awards – Best electric car over £60,000
- Towcar of the Year Awards – Winner, Caravan Weight under 1150kg + Alternatively Fuelled categories
- DieselCar & EcoCar Top 50 – Best Electric Car
2018
- Scottish Car of the Year
- BBC Top Gear Magazine Awards – EV of the Year
- Auto Express Awards – Car of the Year + Premium Electric Car of the Year
- News UK motoring awards – Sunday Times Car of the Year
- Autocar Awards – Game-changer
- DrivingElectric Awards – Best Large Electric Car
- Pocket-lint Gadget Awards – Best Car
- T3 Technology Awards – Best Car
- What Car? Awards – Most anticipated new car
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