2023 Jaguar I-PACE Hatchback

　　

2023 Jaguar I-PACE Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The I-Pace is Jaguar's only electric vehicle, and it was one of the first all-electric luxury SUVs to hit the market when it was introduced for the 2019 model year. It's a compelling EV boasting a luxurious interior with lots of technology and enough power to hit 60 mph from a stop in just 4.5 seconds when we tested it. The low-slung design gives the Jaguar a distinctive look, and it's not just for show, as the I-Pace delivers an engaging driving experience. The electric Jag also provides a comfortable ride and an ample amount of room for passengers.

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Jaguar I-PACE EV Insights

Trim:I-PACE EV400 HSE

　　EV400 HSE 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $71,300 MSRP

　　

Range

 zzdcar TESTED

　　262 miles

　　zzdcar Tested Rangezzdcar begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the zzdcar Tested Range figure.

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 223 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　13 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

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Cost to Drive

　　$84/mo

　　I-PACE

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　For 2023, the I-Pace receives Amazon Alexa integration. Alexa is a voice command system that can be used for navigation guidance, playing music, making phone calls and more. Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also new for 2023, and wireless smartphone charging is added to the I-Pace's list of standard features.

　　When the I-Pace was first released, it had very few rivals, but that's not the case in today's quickly growing luxury EV segment, which now includes the Audi e-tron, the Genesis GV60 and the Cadillac Lyriq, one of the newest electric luxury SUVs. Driving range is one area where the I-Pace falls behind when compared to rivals. When equipped with 20-inch wheels, it has an EPA-estimated range of 246 miles, but that drops to 217 miles with the optional 22-inch wheels. However, in zzdcar' real-world range test, the I-Pace drove 262 miles. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full review of the I-Pace's performance, tech and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the I-PACE drive? Though this Jag is now a veteran in the luxury EV segment, it's quite quick by most measures. You can get to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds without breaking a sweat or making much noise. It steers and handles with enthusiasm while maintaining good poise and control. If there's a reason to get the I-Pace over any of its newer competition, it's for the fun and engagement you can have at the wheel.

　　We complained about the abruptness of the brakes when the I-Pace was introduced, but those issues appear to have been resolved on the latest models. That doesn't mean the brakes are flawless now — our test car's emergency stopping distances were still longer than average for a luxury EV, and the I-Pace's regenerative braking won't bring you to a complete stop. That latter detail may seem trivial but makes a big difference in the day-to-day driving experience.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the I-PACE? The I-Pace, like most of the luxury EVs in this class, offers a good degree of everyday comfort. The seats may not adjust in all the ways we'd dream of, but we found them supportive and satisfying even on an all-day drive. The I-Pace's adaptive air suspension has a slightly firm and sporty feel to it but manages to take enough of the edge off most bigger bumps in the roads that we don't have any real complaints. And though the I-Pace's cabin was quantifiably not as quiet as others according to our sound meter, we found it to be audibly peaceful.

　　The only real letdown is the climate control system, which is simultaneously weak and cumbersome to adjust. The dials that control the temperature zones serve triple duty, also controlling seat temperature and fan speed. Even after a couple of weeks of use, we found it difficult to make fumble-free adjustments. The front seats have both heat and ventilation functions, neither of which impressed our discerning derrieres.

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