Overview

The pace of change in the electric car market is astonishing. When it was launched in 2018, the Jaguar I-Pace pretty much had the EV premium SUV market to itself – with just the larger, more expensive Tesla Model X offering any meaningful opposition. Today, it’s up against a barrage of rivals, many of which are hugely desirable.

With rivals such as the Audi Q8 E-Tron, BMW iX3, Genesis GV60, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Polestar 3 nipping at its heels, the Jaguar needs to be very good to compete. Its makers concentrated on delivering a rewarding driving experience and it certainly still delivers that. But it’s definitely showing its age, especially in its range, efficiency and reliability.

Since its launch in 2018, the I-Pace has been primped and preened in a few areas, but it’s still fundamentally the same car. That makes it the oldest electric car design still on sale in the UK – the older still Tesla Model S and Model X are still technically available, but only with left-hand-drive.

However, it won’t around be for much longer. Jaguar has announced that production will end in December 2024 ahead of the brand’s relaunch with a new model line-up 2025. We’ve tested many examples of the I-Pace over the years both in the UK and abroad. You can read about how we test cars at Parkers to reach the conclusions given here.

It’s still an eye-catching thing, inside and out. The dashboard has two big screens, plus a third for the climate control in certain models. The Pivi Pro infotainment system banishes memories of rather nightmarish Jaguar systems of old, and there are high quality leathers and trim finishes that make the I-Pace an inviting place to spend time.

There’s only one powertrain available. It combines a 90kWh battery pack with a pair of electric motors – one on each axle – that produce a total of 400hp. Hence the EV400 designation. A minor spec update in 2021 kept things fresh, boosting range to a claimed 292 miles. Charging times were reduced, as well.

No less than 10 trim levels have been available but there are currently just four to choose from – R-Dynamic S, R-Dynamic SE Black, R-Dynamic HSE Black and 400 Sport. Standard features on the S include a 10-inch infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, 12-way adjustable heated seats with memory, two-zone climate control and a reversing camera.

SE adds a fixed panoramic roof, leather upholstery, adaptive cruise control and a wireless charger. HSE gains 16-way adjustable seats with ventilation, a head-up display and a concert quality Meridian stereo. R-Dynamic denotes a sporty looking bodykit and Black adds exterior and interior trim in – you guessed it – black. 400 Sport spec is as per HSE with 22-inch wheels and air suspension.

Click through the next few pages to read everything you need to know about the Jaguar I-Pace, including its practicality, how much it costs to run and what it’s like to drive. We rate every aspect of car and present those scores with our verdict.