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Jaguar I-Pace

(2018 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

72
%
A

Used car score:

66
%
B

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

81
%
A

Safety Rating:

70
%
B

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

53
%
D

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

72
%
A

Used car score:

66
%
B

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

81
%
A

Safety Rating:

70
%
B

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

53
%
D

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.

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.

As of January 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: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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The Sun

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Top Gear

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What Car?

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2018
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 91%
Child protection: 81%
Vulnerable road users: 73%
Safety assist: 81%

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Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 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

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No reliability rating

As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Jaguar I-Pace to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively for us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the I-Pace, we’ll publish the score here.

In terms of consumer reliability surveys (as oposed 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

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models279 milesB277 – 292 milesA – B
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models3.1 m/KWhE3.1 – 3.4 m/KWhE – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models50F47 – 50D – F
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£444D
Year 2£757C
Year 3£1,133C
Year 4£1,281C
Year 5£1,748C
Overall£5,363C

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.

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 AwardsWorld 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 AwardsCar of the Year + Premium Electric Car of the Year
  • News UK motoring awardsSunday Times Car of the Year
  • Autocar Awards – Game-changer
  • DrivingElectric Awards – Best Large Electric Car
  • Pocket-lint Gadget AwardsBest Car
  • T3 Technology AwardsBest Car
  • What Car? Awards – Most anticipated new car

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The Jaguar I-Pace has received many outstanding reviews from the UK motoring and technology media, as well as winning several awards.Jaguar I-Pace