Jaguar I-Pace - Does this electric cat still have claws?

[@janbargrove57]

I have had my i pace since 2019. Absolutely love it. No problems at all. Just last week a lady stopped me in the supermarket and said What a beautiful car you have I just saw you getting out of it. Such an easy car to drive,very smooth.

[@Thereishope664]

I have a 2019 SE I-Pace and it recently went pop due to a known problem. It will show up with a message "gearbox fault detected". It will eventually fail. It's a massive job to repair and I was very worried. However there is a recall for this which Jaguar will repair under warranty due to the safety aspect. The fault is caused by the wiring to the park brake actuator cabling becoming detached due to movement of the forward motor. Any owners or potential owners should be aware of this. It affects 2019-2020 cars. Apart from that it is a stunning car.

[@evcanada1451]

Any update?

[@jackgreenway4646]

@@evcanada1451 Don't buy an IPACE.

[@Freerider93]

Can you give us an update on this? You're the only person I've seen talk about this.

[@biddleje]

I bought a 2019 I-Pace after watching your EV6 comparison and a load of other reviews. Used prices are fantastic at the moment! For less than £30k I've got a beautiful, well-equipped and comfortable car, which is indistinguishable from a new one. Thanks for this very thorough review which supports my decision. A Taycan is also a beautiful car, but at least three times the price I paid!

[@scottw3048]

yeah, ive just commented myself as I might potentially be in a position to get a 2019/2020 model next year - have seen a few i-Paces when I commute generally and find them eye-catching, they look gorgeous imo. didnt realise til i saw this video that they're also gorgeous on the inside and all!

[@TarmanYoloSwag]

They're less than £25k now with some dipping under £20k.

[@carlosgarcialalicata]

How come! In here, Switzerland '21 are above 70k 😮

[@biddleje]

@@TarmanYoloSwag You're right, there's now a good choice below £25k but most are the base S model. In my view, the SE spec is worth the extra. The HSE is holding value better as the market is getting saturated and buyers are choosy.

[@biddleje]

@@carlosgarcialalicata it's a function of supply and demand. There's a lot of 3 year old ex-lease cars coming onto the UK market. Our tax system favours company leasing of electric cars.

[@fsr170409]

Thanks once again for a great review. I've owned my se black edition for just shy of a year now. Having watched your first review I test drove the Ipace at my local Jaguar dealer in Sidcup ,they were just about to change their demonstration Jaguar and offered it to me .They gave me £3,500 off the car plus a free podpoint home charger and a years free subscription to BP pulse. Driving the Ipace is like riding on a magic carpet, I haven't had this much fun since I gave up riding my superbike. The car just eats corners up at speed and is very safe.Mostley though I drive it in eco mode with full regen.

[@normanvickers2524]

I’ve owned my I-Pace HSE, for just 6 months now having waited almost a year for delivery and it still makes me smile every time I climb in and drive it. A beautiful looking car, really well equipped with amazing performance that doesn’t disappoint. Sure, charging could be better which hopefully will be addressed in the facelift but for me that’s a minor issue as I’ve a home charger which covers my needs fully. I hope that Jaguar build on the foundations of the I-Pace for their move to 100% EV and don’t miss out on it’s greatness. I’m sad that there aren’t as many on the roads as there should be but it does then mean you’re part of a relatively exclusive group. Thanks for the review, you said it all.

[@kevinpatrick6273]

Thanks for this very comprehensive review about the I-PACE vis a vis its competitors that have emerged since. Well done! I bought my HSE in January, 2019 and like a few others here consider it perhaps the best car I have ever owned. Simply outstanding in all respects! Not the least of which is something that may be taken for granted by viewers of your channel: There is simply no comparison between the performance characteristics of an EV to an ICE vehicle. Straight up. Flat out. And I have had my share of outstanding examples of the latter in multiple cars from Lotus, Alfa Romeo and BMW. I will never go back. The one thing I did got hooked on from those performance ICE cars was their phenomenal handing, in particular with (you guessed it!) cars made by Lotus. So I really appreciated your comments about the unsung geniuses who design the systems that enable a real driver’s experience. Among other things, this is why I haven’t considered a car from Tesla. The ones I test drove seemed like shopping carts with very powerful electric motors attached. All this said, I must register a minor disagreement about you comment on the best wheel size. I purposefully got my car with 20” rather than 22” wheels because of both bad experiences on other cars with 22” wheels and repair/replacement costs after I hit a pothole, and lack of perceived benefit to performance vs. too-bumpy a ride with the 22s. My 20s work just fine!

[@beaublue1625]

Great reply but I have to disagree… I have a 2020 S upgraded with 22” Diamond Cut Alloys on steel not air suspension & I’ve had it 2.5 years now & the sports ride it offers is outstanding! Touch wood no scuffs & no pot hole problems & as the review states… ‘a must for styling & looks!’ I absolutely love it & boy does it stand out on the 22” Alloys 👍😁

[@7mgeller]

Agree in all respects and especially on the 20s. Just think 22s look too big and l want most mileage.

[@johnhancock6925]

Really enjoyed my i-pace. One of the best ev cars around

[@Roman-c3s]

e tron better?

[@zaranohare1768]

I've got one that I use as an uber taxi, technically it's been broken for 3 months with a problem with the traction battery, but is still a daily driver charging only to %70,which is fine and keeps me working, it's in jaguar now getting fixed, can't wait to get it back, I love this car, if an ICE car breaks then I'm off the road a lot longer and the costs are far less atm moment driving a BEV, I'd recommend this car. A fantastic machine and drive

[@iftekharmullani4050]

Costs covered by warranty? If so then, was it a hassle claiming the warranty with jaguar?

[@svenkolberg5813]

I purchased an I-Pace HSE in late 2018 and kept the car for almost 4 years. Agree that the car looks great and it drives really well. The build quality also feels very solid. The functional let downs are the slow charging speed and the first generation infotainment system. The real issue is that Jaguar is not providing continuous updates to the car. Other EV brands are improving the cars on an ongoing basis. I have moved on to a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo which is absolutely fantastic, albeit at almost twice the price of the I-Pace. The I-Pace is great used EV, particularly since the prices are very low, at least here in Norway.

[@davetrowell64]

I love the way the rear spoiler has cat’s’ ears designed into it. That’s genius at work.

[@AutoEV]

Isn’t it? That’s my point, it’s the attention to the details in the design I love.

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

Hi Bryan, I owned an I-Pace HSE for just over three years, and apart from the 'relaxed response' from the infotainment system on occasion, I never had a single problem with mine. Unfortunately, due to being effed-over by my bank when I was buying a property, I had to sell it to raise money - something I still regret over six months later. However, seeing what's happening with Jaguar since Bolloré was put in charge, I've been reticent to buy another. Yes the I-Pace is a stunning-looking vehicle and has all the desirable qualities you mention in your video (Grace, Space & Pace abound), but it's the direction JLR is taking Jaguar which stopped me buying another. Cancelling the XJ-E when it was production-ready rang alarm bells, and the current management is seemingly focussed solely on Land Rover, to the detriment of Jaguar. The problem is exactly as you identified; the only other option to the I-Pace is the Taycan cross-tourismo, but that's sadly out of my budget. I toyed with the idea of buying a cheap Chinese EV to 'tide me over', but the significant problems BYD owners are having (and many, many broken promises) and the utter lack of response from MG Australia, and it's dealers, turned me off. Add to that the parlous relationship with China in general and I soon drooped the idea. The Polestar 2 was looking very promising for a while, but while it has an attractive entry-price, by the time you add the two-pack-minimum upgrades (the car's no good without both), it quickly becomes overpriced for what is nothing more than a badge-engineered Geely. Similar situation with the Volvo XC-60. Following your excellent review, I pursued a Mercedes EQ-A, but my local dealer was thoroughly uninterested in selling me an EV, and MB Australia just referred me back to the same Dealer, so they didn't get my money. I do love the BMW i4, but nine months on I'm still waiting for a test drive... And there's no stock. After that, there's not much to choose from. So really, it once again comes back to the I-pace, but it's obvious JLR have no interest in the car; while the interior is lovely, the centre-stack is ugly AF - too much polished aluminium, which borders on being tacky, and personally I don't like the gap between the drive and mode select buttons, it would be better as a 'floating' stack - far better if if was all toned-down and simplified. Almost all the other vehicles in JLR's stable received an interior refresh - the I-Pace should have received one too, along the lines of the F-Pace or one of the Range Rover models. Ultimately it's the lack of investment / interest in Jaguar from JLR that had kept me from buying another I-Pace; I think Bolloré has got it wrong, and I fear Jaguar as a brand won't be around in ten year, or it will have been sold off... ...oh, and the post-sales support from Jaguar Australia is abysmal. Cheers.

[@AutoEV]

Good to hear from you again, and obviously, thank you for continuing to watch and support the channel. Absolutely agree with you on the JLR situation. It's what I alluded to in the video (and was actually one of the ideas that I had for a video - "What is going at Jaguar???") and we have mentioned before how disappointed we were at AutoEV that the new XJ - E was canned. That could have had such an advantage over the EQS and new i7, but sadly it wasn't to be. I think you have a point about the emphasis being on the LR part of JLR as that is making money, so its easier to concentrate on that and hope the Jaguar problem sorts itself out, which of course it won't without serious investment and some big, bold decisions (like the I-Pace was!). Australia does seem to be a very difficult market for EVs with few manufacturers taking an interest in them down there, which is a real shame as there are some fabulous cars. I have a friend who works in the industry down there and he imported a Honda e for himself as he loved the car so much, but it's not brought in by Honda officially for some reason. Anyway, hopefully you get yourself sorted with something soon, and again, great to hear from you and that you still enjoy the channel! Bryan

[@Antiguan_Dart]

If a slightly diminished trunk space and an absence of off road capability are not an issue - would you not consider a Genesis GV60?

[@AutoEV]

@@Antiguan_Dart we tested the I-Pace against the Kia EV6 last year as both cars are similar. The Genesis is built on the same platform as the Kia, although both cars are really from the class below in terms of size. Genesis do offer another car that’s more in line with the size and price of the Jaguar, and that’s the subject of the next review.

[@MasterChief37]

From my understanding is the XK-E used the same chassis and architecture as the IPace , that simply wasn’t good enough to compete with the cars that were on there way. It’s was a couple of years too late.

[@pazt9911]

FANTASTIC review, I've been thinking of swapping my car with one of these, and after watching this I'm definitely going ahead with it!

[@AutoEV]

You won’t regret it! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@rdk3996]

Awesome review of a new I-Pace. Best I’ve seen so far. Thank you.

[@AutoEV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave us a comment.

[@derekmallen1]

I did buy an approved Ipace black after seeing this review MY22 , absolutley endorse everything you said about it.Theres a lot of negativity about BEVs at the moment but the way it makes me feel driving it cancels it all out . The charging speed is compatible with my lifestyle.Loving it. There are some fantastic used bargains about right now.

[@niacchi]

7:18 "this is a stunningly sexy car! I make NO apologies for using that word. So I'm SORRY if I've offended somebody!" The best part of your review 😂 Great watch, thank you for taking us to lovely Scotland

[@PAAFmusic]

This is the best color of I-paces. Looks so much better than black or red. And even better than the anthracite..

[@deepbluebreath]

But not as good as the white one 😉

[@Richie5903]

I just very recently , one week ago , bought a 3 year old Ipace S ( base model ) with only 7000 miles on it for a very very good price and I love it. As I said it's the base S model but it was specced up when it was sold with the power talegate , panoramic roof , touch screen heating controls etc. I upgraded from an XF and I think it's the best car purchase I've ever made. Outstanding car in my books for looks , performance and drivability

[@sudindesai0928]

No dought, This is best looking car among all electric Car.Only thing is Jaguar is lacking in advertising this best looking dimond.

[@CMCNestT]

I love everything about the I-Pace save for three things. The wish list is more range, faster charging, and a powered shade under the glass roof.

[@AutoEV]

Ah yes, no shade! Didn’t think of that!

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

@@AutoEV I lasted two days under a Queensland summer sun before I ordered the Jaguar sunshade... 😊

[@craigsmithson4113]

As always a brilliant thorough review from the best car reviewer out there. I am driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5 at the moment and I think the I pace along with the Ioniq 5 are the two most beautifully designed.👍👌

[@ukcarver]

I have owned an ipace. It’s wonderful.

[@AutoEV]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It really is a great car, isn’t it?

[@trevorpen]

I brought mine in Jan 19, best car i have ever had, no problems, fantastic car

[@KGopidas]

Thank tara for scquiring the Kohinoor of auto mobiles. If battery works well it us a winning resign?

[@Jonoponomono]

We just returned our 2019 and replaced it with a 2023. Its an excellent and beautiful vehicle. I agree with you that it is the best design since the original E-Type as it still looks awesome. I wish Jaguar would have continued with what I thought was a renaissance as they were ahead of the competition but....TATA is destroying the brand.

[@andrewscott2085]

What is the difference between 2019 model and a brand new one, why did you replace the 2019 model just out of interest

[@art322]

Totally agree that this is still one of the best looking cars available. Really enjoyed the review, thank you!

[@AutoEV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kornman]

Happy to se a person that admires the styling of the I-Pace like i do, and have done from the forst look back in 2018. Sadly i cant aford a new, or semi new, I-Pace. So i would appreciate a test on a high mileage I-Pace, to se if it still has its qualities.

[@jasonallatt5410]

Great review! I love the car! Just bought one second hand 3 years old, saved 38k! ❤️

[@Yenaldooshi138]

What would you say is the lifespan of a car like that ? I have never had a car before but I’ve heard the average person spends no longer than 6-7 years with any particular car. For 70 grand that SUV better run properly 10-15 years 😅

[@stevezodiac491]

LG batteries, just the same as the Hyundai Kona and GM Bolt, that should 'spark' some interest ?

[@bobsingeton2719]

Fantastic review as usual. I agree with you that the i-Pace is - 5 years on - is one of the best looking cars on the road. Just wish I could afford one! ;-)

[@AutoEV]

You and me both!

[@fsr170409]

If you don't mind preowned there are some real bargains out there at the moment. The Telsa price reduction has really affected the price of the Ipace.

[@SoulRollerFIN]

Our -17 V60 PHEV just failed on me. Naturally I'm instantly looking at replacement cars, assuming I can trade the old one in and it's not a two ton paper weight. Found one I-Pace at a decent price. Always loved the old Jaguars my dad had and even some of the newer ones. But this one is still the best looking EV I've seen. And seems quite practical too! Only thing missing is a tow hook, but that's something I could live with.

[@AutoEV]

Great choice if you do go for it.

[@Kellric7]

I own a 2019 I-Pace SE for 2.5 years now, and I love it so much (best car I've ever owned), and I see you also do ! Actually I have an EV6 GT on order for 2024 but I'll certainly miss the I-Pace's luxury. Stil figuring out if I might keep it forever ! I also hope Jaguar will revamp the I-Pace in 2025, updating it in electric parts but keeping its timeless design.

[@station1964]

Great and comprehensive review … thank you. While the range, efficiency and charging rate are not top drawer you can now pick up a 40k miles 2020 HSE for under £20k and that surely is an absolute bargain and more than makes up for any slight deficiencies. I’m gonna take the plunge and get one ….. not much value left to lose! 🤞🏼

[@maverlk7]

My friend struggles to get over 2 miles per kwh out of his ipace. My bigger, heavier BMW iX is averaging 3.1 miles per kwh in the 10k miles since new! The ix also charges faster and actually has a better spec at a slightly lower price when I compared prior to purchase. Admittedly the ipace looks amazing still though.

[@philiphunter7547]

Great video! You just confirmed I was correct to ditch the less spec and 3 times delayed new kid on the blockAudi Q4 etron and keep my Ipace! Very easy to cast off old for new but reality is that I love my Ipace I have had for 3 years for all the same reasons you so truly reflected.. I have no where near as much experience of driving other models as you but certainly could not fault any of it. Thanks

[@wbarker3]

I own a First Edition HSE. I bought it used in late 2021 and it now has around 35k miles. It’’s not perfect but I would concur that of all the cars I’ve owned it’s my favorite. I wanted a vehicle that was attractive, sporty and fun to drive, had AWD, and could carry stuff like skis or a surfboard. This fits the bill perfectly. It’s curious to me that it gets largely ignored by the motoring press in the US, because I think it’s still competitive. Objections typically center on appearance, range, charging speed and reliability. Here is my take: Appearance is subjective. I agree with you that this Ian Callum design is stunning and ageless. To me it resembles a kind of hatchback sedan variant of the C-X75. It makes me happy every time I see one. But others disagree and actually prefer more trucklike two-box SUVs with higher rooflines. Perhaps the fact that as you allude to it’s neither fish nor fowl, not really an SUV nor a sedan, is what makes it polarizing. Range is clearly limited but the delta is not as significant as we hear. While it’s true that it ‘ have the range of certain other cars, notably Tesla or Lucid, it’s really not far off from many newer cars such as the Mach E, e-tron, or Ioniq 5/EV6 offerings. After four years my estimated range is still around 240mi, which really means a practical real world range of around 200. As with any EV it’s affected by speed and temperature, but I did read somewhere that cold weather impact on range varies by car and the iPace is among the least affected. My experience seems to back this up, although that is anecdotal. Charging speed is definitely on the low end, particularly in the case of an early model like mine. But for me, and this is purely subjective, unless I can refuel in 5 minutes, the difference between a 20 min stop and a 30-35 min one isn’t really meaningful. I stop, get out, walk around, grab a snack, and have gone from 20% to 80% quite quickly. And the charging curve seems fairly linear; on those times when I’ve needed to go to almost a full charge I haven’t observed a big drop-off in speed for that last 15-20%. As for reliability, a quick check of the owner forums will reveal a lot of people who love this car, but some who have had unfortunate experiences. I gather this is the case with other cars as well. Seems lemons do exist. And there are some known issues with the 12 volt battery (or batteries in pre-20 models). For me, knock on wood, other than a headlight bulb the car has been bulletproof. I park it for a week, come back from a trip and even if it’s covered in snow, it fires right up. My only concern is longevity. I like this thing so much I’d really be happy to hold onto it for many years and lots of miles. Given what others have pointed out is a lack of emphasis by JLR, I worry that it’ll be orphaned. My hope is that they’ll stay in business, continue to support it with parts availability, and someday someone will produce an aftermarket traction battery that bumps range up to 400 miles. Then it’d be perfect!

[@beaublue1625]

I have had my I-Pace S new from July 2020 in White (before Pivi Pro) that looks stunning with like the one you are testing :- 22” Alloy Wheels (like you state… a styling must), Black Pack & Panoramic Roof. I’ve never kept a car more than 12 months & I am now into 2.5 years of my 4 year PCP & absolutely love it! Like you say, there is currently nothing out there to touch it for looks, performance, class & luggage space unless you opt for the Taycan Cross Tourismo S with options at £40k more than my I Pace, so no competition! I now want the 2023 I Pace 400 Sport but alas, I can’t afford the change until 2024 & just hope, again like you say, Jaguar don’t price it’s loyal customer base… out of the market 😳

[@timsmith5339]

You've made me re-evaluate the I-pace. The only thing I thought when it was mentioned in passing, was how horrendously inefficient it is. This is important, nay, very important, to me, but so is driving quality, and with so few cars where they ought to be on that score, perhaps I should forgive it for dropping electrons down the drain (or whatever happens to them) and give one a go. Thanks, you really test cars thoroughly and completely and get important points across that are missed by others.

[@hemmarket]

Its certainly not "horrendously inefficient" my friend. Its had over the air updates in the 3 months I've owned my '22, and now has a 262 range (which is fine for 99% of my drives), but the '24 now has 292 miles on the same battery unit, so I expect this to be basically a 300 mi range car when my next update is sent. This is unsurpassed by any Tesla as far as function & form, and the build quality is way better than any Korean EV on the market. 90Kw battery pack will eventually be tweaked to 350 range. Again, most people don't need 100 miles a day, let alone 300. And when you consider all the advantages over maintenance and gas stations for a gas car, its fantastic. I wake up every day with a charged car and whiz past gas stations and repair shops. Peace.

[@timsmith5339]

@@hemmarket That is good to hear. I always wanted to like the Jaguar. It is well designed, genuinely good to drive, if it has decent efficiency now too, then I'm sold. Thanks for the update.

[@clewis5220]

Great channel! I was told that EVs designed from ground up can be identified by shorter bonnets ( no ICE) but only IPace seems to have this? And that makes it the best looking EV imo

[@richardblayney5898]

The rear window really isn’t an issue if you have the rear sight camera. I never look out of the rear window. However my wife refuses to I use the camera and only looks out the window and she has never had a problem with it being obscured. When you look at other cars without a rear wiper they are quite often caked in road grime but I’ve never had that problems with the ipace….

[@emperorbruce1551]

I still have one of the first HSEs made and I have not found anything worth changing it for. My biggest complaint was the lack of rear wiper but since fitting a mirror dash cam I no longer care and no longer need the heated rear screen either, because I no longer look through the rear window at all.

[@fasteddiegr]

OK, you like it. Now that Jaguar has announced that it will be discontinued, would you say it would be a good idea to buy a 2021 model for 25k?

[@AutoEV]

Absolutely! I think the only issue with the I-Pace in this age is the slower charging speed in comparison with some newer competitors, but if you can deal with that, I’d say it’s almost a steal at that price.

[@davidbee8178]

YES absolutely . . . Bryan here goes on about how "sexy" and beautiful the I-Pace is and I could not agree more . . . way back in 2019 I was salivating over Ian Callum's genius design in a local Jaguar/Land Rover dealership here in Montreal and now that the I-Pace used prices are coming into line with my budget, I might actually be able to get my paws on one. A real beauty upon which I will be honing my detailing skills! Greetings and sincere thanks for the informative video Bryan!

[@mathewscoines8219]

I love the look of the i-pace and great reviews each time you’ve walked us around this car. I had a choice between this and Genesis GV70 electrified and went with the GV70. It was a v close call but came down to value for money and GV70 looks amazing too even though based on ICE model.

[@AutoEV]

It’s our next review….::

[@kd5322]

My ipace constantly gets admiration. Some people think it’s the finest car they’ve ever seen or driven in. I agree.

[@beemer4950]

One thing you didn’t mention is secondhand prices. They have absolutely bombed in last year which I really struggle with - how come something so good can loose its value so dramatically?

[@CampGareth]

Part of it may be expiring warranties and repair costs

[@stevezodiac491]

And the fact that nobody wants electric cars because of their serious logistical flaws.

[@waynerussell6401]

@@stevezodiac491FUD. Best selling car on the planet is a BEV.

[@colinleggett8686]

I have had my I pace hse for just over a year and it’s brilliant . Best car I have ever driven and so cheap on electricity to run with a home charger . Get nearly 300 mile range if you are not driving at motorway speeds all the time.

[@drxym]

I think it's a great looking car. Biggest problem was it was expensive and even at launch was kind of lacklustre compared to a Tesla S for example. Boggles the mind that Jaguar haven't iterated on it to keep it competitive since it is still a very expensive vehicle.

[@andrewfreeman6938]

Had mine 3 years now, waiting for my Second to be delivered next year.

[@TheOldboydrummer]

Hello, I live in France but looking at buying a second hand iPace 2020/21 with between 30k-60k kilometres. Looking at the German market as the choice is bigger, cheaper and generally the cars are better looked after in Germany than France. My question is if I buy from second dealer how do I check the battery status? Should I try get a third party warranty for the batteries? How do I know if it has the revised entertainment system? Thanks David

[@graemecatty9921]

You're the Scottish version of Harry's garage, meaning a top compliment.

[@AutoEV]

I take that as a HUGE compliment! Thank you very much, and thank you for watching.

[@paultuite9659]

I have an I-Pace 2022 and have never attained circa 290 mile range as stated in your video. Indeed it is my understanding that this figure was based on the original testing regime before the WLTP standard was introduced, which saw the predicted range reduced to 252 miles, which I have achieved. Thx for great video though.

[@kevinstanley6069]

Great review and confirms I made the right decision. Pick my I pace up in 3 weeks

[@johnpettitt896]

Really enjoyed your review. I am unable to afford a new car but I think getting a 2020 model would just be within reach moneywise. I have had several jags in the past and always impressed by the quality and confidence the car gives you. I know the car is being discontinued next year but it still has to be a great car for the price.

[@denisgal3847]

Restyling from 2021 year also supports charging with 7kW 32A like the first version from 2018 or only with 11kW 3 phases 16A?

[@simianinc]

I was really curious and wanted to watch this video but 3m30s in we're still waffling on about whether this car is still relevant today.. But that was the same question asked at the start of the video. I don't want to be a hater, so please take this as constructive criticism: keep it snappy

[@AutoEV]

Thank you for your comment. I do understand what you are saying, and comments like these are never taken lightly, but I do tend to do longer videos than other channels. Mainly as our core audience are buyers, and so we do go into more details than others, even about why the car is on the channel. However, I do take your point on board and I have been known to “waffle on a bit” so apologies. If you can bear it, stick with it. If not, thank you for watching what you did and taking the time to pass on your thoughts. Trust me, every single comment is appreciated. Bryan @ AutoEV

[@robbiestruys9127]

Stunning design. It will still look modern and sleek 10 years from now. Compared to the IX and EQ monstrocities of BMW and Mercs, the Jag is from a different planet.

[@iansinclair7581]

It’s an even better car with some of the deals you can get just now. You did a vid on whether you would chose a new EV6 or a used iPace. Right now you can get a 74 plate with 10-15 miles on the clock for £45k.

[@scottw3048]

thank you so much for the in-depth review, found it really engaging (as someone with limited knowledge of ICE cars let alone electric/hybrid models!) im debating getting my first ever electric car in a few months time, and had a little look around at whats available

[@Angelboy99]

I was seriously looking at the Ipace back in mid 2020 but they wanted to sell me a 2019. I ended up purchasing a 2020 Tesla Y performance. I still find the exterior design pristine. The other issue was the under seats bump that interfered with my legs. I wonder how the software evolved since. It seemed to me this was one of its shortcomings besides the slow DC charging. Looking forward to the 2024 refresh.

[@mikedavid7168]

I was one of the first ppl to buy one in 2018 in the USA. I had HSE First Edition. the I pace SUV was amazing and I loved the car when it worked. noticed I say when it worked. Mine was Lemon. In the first 3 years I owned the car was in dealership garage for 9 months in total in several visits. the battery was changed twice, the car left me stranded several times far away from home. Jaguar always paid to have the car brought home free of charge, but the issue, they Jaguar did not know how to fix it and I had it fixed at 3 different dealerships. On the 3rd year I had enough and sold the car and got a Tesla. My Tesla is 2.5 years old, never once had an issue or had to take car to the dealer. I'm not sure will ever buy an Ipace after experience with a Tesla.

[@petehelme7714]

shame JLR won't implement the improvements Magna proposed 3 years ago from their e4 prototype. wonder what the future is for the i-Pace now that JLR seems to be bringing everything BEV in-house.

[@funkydarwin]

whats the point of performance if you have to wait for 1 hour to recharge to 80 % on a hypercharger . I am still late to my destination

[@colbr6733]

Great review, I'm considering the I-Pace here in Holland, it has a lot going for it. I can understand why the Brits (such as Jaguar) are considering going up market. Over here Jaguar is already considered a luxury Brand. The level of subsidies supporting Chinese and US EV builders is allowing them to keep prices artificially low. Germany is already feeling the impact of this and companies here that supply them are too. Parts and component costs will continue to be an issue in this sector. However for British Brands they are better able to appeal to those looking for something different, special or aspirational.

[@CBCAdam]

I still love my I Pace. Simply the best looking SUV from Jag. ❤

[@timoliver8940]

Not mentioned once in the review is that this car isn’t built by Jaguar , it’s built by Magna Steyr in Austria and all the better for it. I looked to replace a 2015 Range Rover Sport with an IPace in 2018 but speccing both to the same spec meant a £69000 RRS was an £82000 I-Pace thus out of my league. I’m now looking at replacing a New Defender AND a Mini Cooper S E (the pure electric Mini) and have 3 cars on my list - 2024 I Pace, Fisker Ocean Extreme and Polestar 2, I’m not keen to support Chinese Industry and the other two have one thing in common - both are built by Magna Steyr!

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

the best looking SUV ever made. I don't see that likely because I don't usually like SUVs ... I'm looking forward to a low slung all electric sexy sports fast Jag open top... 😁👍

[@AutoEV]

Absolutely!

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

@@AutoEV really like your show. I don't always agree with you but I do on this subject. Keep the good work up. Thank you

[@Maelle-Liraz]

“Tickles your pickle” … saucy! 😂

[@cleanandsparkly]

at one point i had 5 mercedes benz , mostly amg's.. picked up a jag xf-r shortly there after decided to ad the ipace hse fully loaded to my collection with just under 13 thousand miles on it at around 31 thousand us dollars ...since then back in march when i got it -ive dumped a gle and added a fully loaded f-pace s supercharged and the other day bought an xk old school 007 looking car to work on and basically fix up -my ipace sits in a carpeted garage and smells like heaven inside the cockpit - i consider it a world class super car for those who actually know how to drive ! and it feels special , a tesla feels like a walmart purse to me , the jaguar i pace hse feel like a louie vutton ............ya just can go wrong for the money spent in the current ev market .. its sticker back in 2019 was 83 thousand us dollars i got it for 31 !!!!! A GIFT FROM THE GOD 'S in my humble opinion

[@peterchadderton9218]

People still stop and gaze at this beautiful car even though mine is just over 2 years old. Brilliant to drive with predictable handling. I hope Jaguar cars have an eye on affordability with future models.

[@mrpink8554]

When will the Audi Q8 E Tron review be on the channel? I'm torn between getting the 2024 Jaguar I Pace or the new Q8 E Tron, so need you guys to do a review to help me make up my mind.

[@AutoEV]

We haven’t received word on when to expect UK cars as yet. I know that Audi UK themselves only had 1 car for staff training last week, but fingers crossed it will be available soon. We will certainly be doing a full road test review on it as soon as we are able to.

[@mrpink8554]

@@AutoEV Thank you for replying really appreciate it. Just in your opinion do you think it's pointless getting the I Pace considering the competition and the charge times, range and tech that rivals offer? I would be leasing a car through salary sacrifice scheme so cost is not that important but just want to make sure I make right decision.

[@AutoEV]

@@mrpink8554 No, I don't think it is pointless at all as the I-Pace is still an incredible car. It just shows what Jaguar is capable of when they are brave. I think it is still a real driver's car too, and a better steer than the current Audi e-tron, Mercedes EQC, and is as good (if not a little better) than the BMW iX. It's certainly a lot better looking than the German trio too! Yes, Charing speeds could be better, but remember it wasn't a massive issue for me on a near 900 mile round trip to Scotland and back. It's still my choice of those premium EV SUVs.

[@kd-bc1lz]

This is not only the best car I've ever owned, but I think it's the most beautiful car on the road.

[@paulwinter9672]

Always loved the I Pace, beautiful EV.

[@marktiller1383]

My god that car is so pretty, I'd love it sitting on my drive, a car to look back at and think wow, is that really mine.

[@robertmenghini.Lambomad]

Love your review, just brilliant

[@FFL3001]

"This is a stunningly sexy looking car. And I make no apologies for using that word, so I am sorry if it offended somebody." .... no apologies, eh?

[@wright1282]

Great looking EV, what’s the actual colour ?

[@DeGammel]

what color is this car?

[@ronniebrown6225]

Great video on one of my favourite EV's. I think and hope the charging issue is sorted with the facelift ( though I prefer the front grill) I hope this car is around for a very long time. My other 2 favourite EV's are the Ford Mustanf Mach E and the Kia EV6. Tomorrow 17th Feb 23 I will be driving the Cupra Born.

[@AutoEV]

Good choices! Have you watched our Cupra videos?

[@anandhakumarrs325]

Fantastic . I like very much

[@andy5786]

Jaguar pace e for age is nice car I would buy one thanks for brilliant review class 👍

[@mikek6049]

Just put a deposit down on a late 2020 HSE black edition, picking up late this week or next week. I drove one at the weekend and was instantly hooked (it was nice to go back to a car designed to bring a smile to your face as opposed to just get you from A to B). It amazes me that you are comparing a car i paid 35k for to cars north of 100K and whilst it may not beat them, it can given them a decent fight. The EV6 is a nice looking car... but my logic is price for price, you are comparing an almost new car, with a car which has already lost 50% of its value if looking at a 2-3 year old ipace... and with that in mind i think the jag may now hold its value better than an almost brand new EV6. .... The Ford Mach E was another car similar practicality and price for a few years old model... but the looks of them do nothing for me at all.....

[@oil3616]

Im just about to change from an Ioniq 5 to an I-Pace. Was hoping to get a car with rear wiper but hayho, can't win them all. 😄

[@fennie56]

Giles Coren had a bad experience with his ipace (documented in his columns). Mostly due to poor reliability but also frustration with charging network.

[@AutoEV]

Ah yes, Mr Coren. I did wonder when someone would mention him. And it’s no reflection on you for doing so, as many friends and indeed family did bring this article up to me. Let me address this as tactfully as I can. I empathise with his situation completely. To break down in a car in the middle of nowhere with your wife and children in the car is an awful experience. Completely agree. But let me ask this; if it was a gearbox failure in his F-Pace that caused this situation, would he have been so vocal about it? It suited his rhetoric to criticise an EV as the climate was right for it, especially just as those photos of queuing Tesla’s was there, and the price increase of energy was also in people’s minds. It was the failure of a singular product that caused his issue. If his Samsung TV had failed, would we stop buying Samsung TVs? No. The charging network takes a bit of getting used to, I admit. And not all of it is great. I had issues with my Scotland trip. But not enough that had made me wish I’d brought my Jeep Grand Cherokee instead, as lovely as it is. You just have to adapt and plan. Just like all those horse riders did when we started using cars....

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

@@AutoEV Hear, Hear...

[@richardhorton3193]

@@AutoEV I'm happy to oblige! Great review btw....

[@kesgreen4639]

Coren is...a bit of an idiot.

[@juanargueta5988]

Its an absolute beauty kinda of small but definitely a looker

[@adammccartan-mooney7797]

Had my Firenze Red HSE Black Edition (MY 23) since the end of Jan. I love it so far. I couldn’t have the 360 camera due to chip shortages which was disappointing but got everything else I wanted including the performance seats which are so comfortable and they look amazing. I get complements and looks every time I drive it from teenagers to old men. I agree on the wheels. I have the black versions of the 22inch ones in the video and they look the right size for the massive arches. 20s look too small for me. First EV I’ve owned. I’m a car fanatic and I didn’t buy this because it was the best EV I bought it because it was one of the best cars to drive that happens to be electric.

[@doch310na]

I get my 2024 MY iPace in a few weeks and this last sentence in your comment completely resonates with me. There are less expensive cars with better range and faster charging and slightly newer tech but this car is a true drivers car!

[@adammccartan-mooney7797]

@@doch310na congratulations, you will love it. Let us know your thoughts when you’ve taken delivery.

[@CaffjosCrypto]

Great video

[@David-bl1bt]

A lovely car but the sales are plummeting. They have done nothing since their first EV only sit on their laurels. If jaguar don't do something drastic, and quick, I think it likely they will go down the pan, or get bought out.

[@basilpea7672]

Thanks for a superbly thorough and objective review. I am by no means technical, but am I right in thinking the torque vectoring is what makes it seem to glide effortlessly round bends?

[@AutoEV]

Torque vectoring only really applies when under hard acceleration, as it’s a way of dealing with the distribution of torque between the wheels. I’m normal everyday running the way the I-Pace deals with the corners is down to just basic suspension and damper settings being so well adjusted and finding the sweet spot. Hence my praise of Mike Cross the man who engineered the chassis in many modern Jaguars and Land Rovers.

[@ram64man]

for me there are some major shortcomings with the ipace, the old issue of not enough range still rings true its epa and wltp are just not achievable in the real world, but when you can get newer evs for less yet more range jaguar tata have been standing still for too long, charging should be a minimum of 22kw ac and now more arrive able to charge at 200kwh constantly in the price bracket, the drive is excellent, but its styling puts it off a number of people, the lack of sun shade is also a big bug for many american and britain, the lack of rear wiper is also a big problem in the land of constant rain, you can't clear a window with areo at 5 mph , americans also complain of lack of rear room for 6ft family members. for me the big bonnet scoop is the deal breaker, it just looks ugly., inside the infotainment is a little lacking and needs a performance boost as well as a better route planner for charging built in, right now its not other european brands but the far east manufactures, such as polestar (who have also recently updated there model with more range and charging) and more and more individuals are turning to korea instead due to the package, jaguar needs more than a tweek it needs a major redesign or it will still be a slow seller

[@AutoEV]

I think you are right on a number of points, but mostly charging and efficiency. If that was better the car would still compete at a higher price. But my fear is that Jaguar seem to have forgotten about its most innovative car!

[@joeweaver5712]

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[@MasterChief37]

The big issue with the IPace is the incredibly slow charging speed. It drives better than most EV’s, but Jag haven’t updated her as they should have.

[@Joseph-jy5lz]

Great re-review and it is a great looking car but Jaguar has been poor at investing in electric vehicles, they should have had at least 2 more models out and updated the i Pace by now. The lack of a rear wiper is a pain. It will be interesting to see what the 2024 version updates produce but at the moment I would go for a Kia or Hyundai rather that an iPace. Keep up the great work

[@AutoEV]

Interesting comment about Kia/Hyundai. I’m worried too that they have yet to show their future hand. It’s such an innovative car that they haven’t invested in, and that’s a shame. Check out or EV6 v’s I-Pace video to see how close they really are! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@ish5937]

I haven't seen one listed with more than 246 miles of range. Is the real world range 300 miles?

[@philipmumford7871]

Test drove one and the jlr salesman said realistically 220-230 in summer and 200 in winter.

[@ish5937]

@@philipmumford7871 I ended up getting a XF instead. I will revisit the EV market in a few years.

[@thetruthsideswiththeoppressed]

I can only assume that RR will implement this setup for their all-new Range Rover Electric SUV. I hope the brand has made significant improvements to their electric motors, especially as they’re about to launch a $140K-$190K+ electric vehicle. Given their history of struggling with reliable internal combustion engines, let’s hope they manage to produce dependable EVs. I suppose I’m being far too optimistic.

[@davewatts7444]

I am about to go electric, which car I go for will be my last car as I'm 75 and I may not be able or want to drive so having always had " drivers cars" my current car is a Eclass coupe which is beautiful but getting in and out are difficult especially in the garage. So this car is right up my street

[@ianabbott3421]

Gorgeous looking car, great interior and driving but needs battery side updating - VTL is the future for realising the benefits of EV’s

[@andrewfreeman6938]

IPace will be like the XJS and only be really appreciated. Once it goes out of production, especially now used they are about £20K

[@ConservativeArabNet]

Great presentation

[@ianwalklett74]

I'd really like an EV and the I Pace is the model on the top of our list as we have an F Pace and I have an XKR as a toy so are Jaguar enthusiasts. We would px the F Pace and are looking at a 2020 SE at about £30k. My worry is 6 or 7 years on will the battery still be ok? Will the car have no value because the battery will have lost efficiency? I could spend the £30k on a Range Rover or similar and know I'd have a car which would easily last 10 years and still have some value (assuming fuel is still around) Oh for a crystal ball and a glimpse into the future.

[@councillorproctor8686]

Still find it the best looking car, and I'm on my second one

[@ConservativeArabNet]

Excellent review

[@AutoEV]

Thank you kindly for taking the time to watch it and share your thoughts. Much appreciated.

[@MrDAVIDATKIN]

Still a lovely looking car. However the slow charging rate for such a big battery alongside poor economy mean I would never buy one new. The depreciation is also pretty bad but that makes it a decent used buy. A 3 year old Ipace for £30k is a decent deal.

[@2TOKE69]

Men vad händer när batterigarantin går ut? Funderar på att köpa en som gått långt. 126000 km.