2019 Jaguar I-PACE Review

Name: 2019 Jaguar I-PACE Review
Brand: Jaguar
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by Carlos Lago

Pros

Satisfying and immediate acceleration
Enjoyable steering and handling
Smooth ride quality

Cons

Regen braking isn't strong, and friction brakes are too grabby
Only one battery and motor configuration available

What's new

The Jaguar I-Pace is a new vehicle
Part of the first I-Pace generation introduced for 2019

It may sound strange that the first luxury electric vehicle to truly challenge Tesla comes from the British, but that's exactly the job the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace aims to do. With 240 miles of range, a head-turning design and engaging road manners, it should be an intriguing pick for an EV.

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2019 Jaguar I-PACE
EV400 HSE 4dr Hatchback
$24,999
- 34,049 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 234 mi range
- Real Deal Cars (2,374 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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3 Month - 3,000 Miles Warranty Clean Title - Clean Carfax Low Miles: 34K If you dont qualify for the Ev tax credit then the price is $28,999 ALL T...
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Listed since: 05-13-2025

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The I-Pace is big enough inside to seat four adults comfortably and it still provides the fun-to-drive nature you'd expect from Jaguar. Its 90-kWh battery pack powers two electric motors: one driving the front wheels, the other the rear. With a combined total of 394 horsepower, the I-Pace can do 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. The immediacy of the power delivery means it feels even quicker during real-world driving.

Though it costs around the same as a base Tesla Model X, the I-Pace is smaller, only comes in a five-seat and single-battery configuration, and lacks access to Tesla's Supercharger network. On the upside, though, the I-Pace has regular rear doors instead of the Model X's gimmicky doors, and it doesn't oversell the promise of full self-driving capability.

Overall, we believe the new 2019 Jaguar I-Pace is worth a close look if you're ready to own and be proud of an electric vehicle.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

8.2 / 10

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the Jaguar I-Pace HSE.

Scorecard

Overall	8.2 / 10
Driving	8.0
Comfort	8.5
Interior	8.0
Utility	8.0
Technology	8.5

Driving

8.0

The electric Jag is quick if you ask it to be, and it steers and handles with poise and control. But its performance score is let down by an unrefined braking action that feels like an on-off toggle with no finesse. More than anything, the touchy brakes underscore that Jaguar is still a neophyte EV maker.

Acceleration

9.0

This electric Jag is deceptive. Around town, it certainly feels responsive and eager, but it also feels composed and timid when you're driving casually. That's why our measured test-track acceleration time of just 4.2 seconds to 60 mph was such an eye-opener. It's quick when you need it to be and restrained when you don't.

Braking

6.5

Lift-throttle regenerative braking, the staple of daily EV driving, is not as strong as we'd like and won't stop the car completely. When you do use the brake pedal, you get a springy, toggle-like response that makes it hard to be smooth in stop-and-go traffic, parking lots and other situations where you might dab the brakes. They do work reliably in a panic stop, as our 122-foot test result suggests.

Steering

8.0

We found the Jag's steering to be accurate and direct without being darty. Steering effort might be a bit high at parking-lot speeds, but it feels nicely weighted when underway. As a bonus, the steering wheel is sized well and feels good in your hands.

Handling

8.0

The I-Pace feels quite willing and able if you push it through corners, but it also feels sedate and composed if you just drive it normally. There's not much body roll, and it copes well when driven through uneven corners.

Drivability

8.0

As with most other EVs, the Jag accelerates very smoothly. Lift-throttle regen is easy to modulate, too, but it does not persist to a full stop. That means you have to use the wonky brake pedal, which interrupts the smoothness and torpedos your Uber-driver star rating.

Off-road

7.5

This EV can tackle dirt roads as well as any crossover SUV might, which is another way of saying the all-wheel-drive system is best suited to handling inclement weather and unexpected puddles. The optional air suspension does offer a high-riding mode, but let's try to keep things in perspective: It just snowed, the plow hasn't been by, but you can rise above the fray and get where you're going.

Comfort

8.5

Comfort is the I-Pace's strong suit but not in a soggy or squishy way. It feels controlled, composed, quiet and supportive. The climate control system offers a lot of flexibility, but the temperature stability software needs more polish. We have lingering suspicions about how that massive all-glass roof will affect cooling in summer, but that's only a guess because our test occurred in January.

Seat comfort

8.5

Our HSE had racy-looking seats that didn't look comfortable, but it turned out that they were quite well-shaped and supportive. Our impression didn't change after a longish two-hour drive either. The back seat is also nicely shaped and comfortable. This Jag is a really compelling two-couple car.

Ride comfort

9.0

The ride is impressively smooth but without excess buoyancy or float. The air suspension system and 20-inch wheels and tires prove to be nicely calibrated to absorb the small stuff, but they also allow the body to "breathe" over larger humps and swales without losing its composure.

Noise & vibration

9.0

The I-Pace is commendably quiet. There's not much road noise, and there's no engine noise, of course. We detected a tiny whiff of wind noise around the mirrors, but it was easy to tune out.

Climate control

7.5

The four-zone climate system is easy to use, and the heated and ventilated seats are independently adjustable for the seat bottom, back or both. The cabin gets warm in a hurry, but the temperature regulation for the automatic setting and air conditioning isn't consistent; it can get cooler and warmer than the set temp. Also, we tested this Jag in January, so we can't comment on how the all-glass roof will affect things during the summer in, say, Phoenix.

Interior

8.0

This accommodating interior is attractive, comfortable, spacious and low-stress. There are small fiddly deficiencies here and there, but most people will not be bothered by them. Our only real technical complaint involves the lag time in the backup camera image.

Ease of use

8.0

The I-Pace is much easier to use than expected. The controls make sense, and they're nicely arrayed. The audio system takes a bit more initial attention than it should, but the logically placed fixed controls help sort it out. The biggest issue with any of the touchscreen controls is response lag time, which is sometimes longer than we'd like.

Getting in/getting out

8.5

The big doors and an optimal seat height make for easy access. There's lots of foot clearance on the way in, and the sills aren't too high either. Cars with the air suspension have an extra-low kneeling curb height if you need it. We didn't. The roofline is low, but we hardly noticed.

Driving position

8.0

It's easy to find a seat position that offers a good view out, and the instruments are clear and legible. Our test car had a head-up display, which made glancing at the main instruments almost moot. The tilt-and-telescoping steering column offers enough range, but its operation is manual, which is slightly odd at this price level.

Roominess

7.5

There's pretty good legroom all around. You could have tall people in all four seats if you wanted. And headroom is nothing short of amazing thanks to the all-glass roof, which is thinner than one made of metal. But rear toe room can be tight if the driver has the seat adjusted all the way down.

Visibility

7.0

There is useful visibility to the front and sides. The rear view is a bit pinched by a narrow window, and there's a noticeable blind spot when you look over your shoulder. The Jag has a great 360-degree camera system, but we did notice the backup camera's image lags behind reality. You could touch something while the image still shows a gap. Oops.

Quality

8.0

The I-Pace is modern and well-built inside. The controls have a nice heft to them, and the design hides the seams between the various parts quite well. There's a bit more piano black than we like, but that's nitpicking.

Utility

8.0

The I-Pace electric SUV delivers a good dose of everyday utility. The back seat is compatible with most any child safety seat, and the cabin has a useful amount of storage for odds and ends. The cargo area is easy to load, but the load deck's narrowness limits the available volume. But the compartment is uncommonly deep, and folding the rear seats opens up a good deal of space.

Small-item storage

8.0

The I-Pace's console box is deeper than it first appears, and the cupholders are well-placed. Unusual storage in front of the shifter buttons makes a good place for phones and knickknacks. The door pockets are pretty big. But the hard-backed front seats lack storage pockets for rear passengers. But they get a fold-down cupholder armrest and decent-size door pockets.

Cargo space

7.5

The cargo area is nicely trimmed, but it is not humongous. The space is somewhat narrow because the usual open spaces above and around the rear tires are walled off, but the cargo area still amounts to 25.3 cubic feet. The cargo floor behind the rear seats isn't terribly long, but the volume is vertically deep. And the rear seats fold down to reveal a good amount of room. There is a front trunk, but it is tiny.

Child safety seat accommodation

8.5

There's plenty of space for seats of all sizes, although the bulkiest rear-facing ones are best placed behind a front passenger who won't want to slide the seat all the way back. Lower anchors and top tethers alike are easy to find and access.

Technology

8.5

The Jaguar I-Pace stands apart from other Jaguar products of recent vintage. Its audio and navigation system is modern and easy to use, and the interface lacks much of the lag that plagued its predecessors. The HSE trim comes with an all-encompassing suite of intuitive driver aid systems.

Audio & navigation

9.0

Wow - a full-width Apple CarPlay display! And the native navigation maps can be configured to show in the instrument cluster. It's really nice on both counts. The audio system sounds rich. And though the interface requires some steps, you can program a "wild card" button on the steering wheel to step through the modes readily.

Smartphone integration

8.5

There are two data USBs up front, with four more power-only ports sprinkled throughout the cabin. The data ports support a standard USB smartphone connection and more advanced control via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Bluetooth streaming audio works well too. It's faster to boot up than other Jaguar products but still exhibits a faint whiff of lag.

Driver aids

8.0

Our HSE test car came standard with a comprehensive bundle of driver aids, including low- and high-speed emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, a driver drowsiness monitor, head-up display and other such systems. It all worked quite well, although our test sample — a preproduction prototype — did overreact to an admittedly unusual pavement change at our test track.

Voice control

7.5

The built-in controls are adequate and work the way most systems do these days. There's also the ability to push through to Siri or Google to access voice commands on your paired smartphone.

Compare 2019 Jaguar I-PACE trim levels

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2019 Jaguar I-PACE models

The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace is available in three main trim levels: S, SE and HSE. The S is decently equipped, but the SE has more of the features you'll likely expect on a Jaguar. Really, though, we imagine most shoppers will find the HSE's additional comfort, safety and prestige upgrades appetizing. There's also a limited First Edition trim for 2019. It's essentially an HSE equipped with a few optional features.

All trims come equipped with a 90-kWh battery pack and two electric motors. One motor drives the front wheels and the other drives the rears. Total system output is 394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque.

From the outside, the base S offers 18-inch wheels, an adjustable air suspension, LED head- and taillights, a panoramic fixed sunroof, automatic windshield wipers, heated side mirrors, and a manual liftgate. Inside you'll find simulated leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, 60/40-split folding rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and dual-zone climate control.

Standard technology features include keyless entry and push-button start, a 380-watt stereo and three digital displays. For entertainment, the 10-inch center screen hosts navigation, Bluetooth, HD and satellite radio. Phone integration options include Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot and six USB ports. On the safety front, you get low-speed collision mitigation, lane keeping assist, an automated parking system (both parallel and perpendicular) and parking sensors. Driving features include variable ride height and two tools for driving in slippery surfaces: Low Friction Launch and All Surface Progress Control. The former gets you moving from a stop, and the latter acts like a low-speed cruise control.

Moving up to the SE grants 20-inch wheels, auto-dimming and power-folding side mirrors, upgraded LED headlights with daytime-running lights and auto high-beam assist, and a power liftgate. The interior gains leather upholstery as well as driver and front passenger memory settings. Additional standard safety features include blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and high-speed collision mitigation.

The HSE dons a different style of 20-inch wheels, and the liftgate can be open or shut by swinging your foot under the rear bumper. The interior upgrades consist of improved leather quality, a 15-speaker stereo, upgraded front seats with heating and ventilation, and heated rear seats. There's a top-view camera to make parking easier, and the adaptive cruise control gains steering assist, which helps keep the I-Pace in its lane.

Think of the limited First Edition as an HSE with a few options. It rides on yet another style of 20-inch wheel and offers adaptive suspension and a feature called Adaptive Surface Response, which monitors road quality and adjusts the vehicle for different amounts of traction. Other features include a heated windshield and washer jets, upgraded interior trimming and extended leather, a microfiber-suede headliner, adjustable ambient interior lighting, four-zone climate control, and a head-up display.

The options and packages for all I-Pace trim levels largely consist of improvements to comfort features and interior materials, such as heating for the steering wheel and seats and additional microfiber-suede (if not already included). Most safety and driving-related features, such as the adaptive suspension and head-up display, can be optioned on any trim level where it's not already standard.

2019 Jaguar I-PACE EV Insights

Trim:

I-PACE EV400 S

Estimated Range Based on Age

208 miles

EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 208 miles.

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Charging

SAE Combo

Plug Type

13 hrs

240V Home Charging

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EV Battery Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

Estimated battery warranty remaining is 2 years or 16,000 miles for this car.

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$4,350

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Cost to Drive

$111/mo

I-PACE

$164/mo

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Jaguar I-PACE Owner Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

After rough start my I-Pace is great

CurtSprings, 06/30/2019

2019 Jaguar I-PACE SE 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD)

The I-Pace is gorgeous, fast, comfortable and efficient. After surviving the first few months of software and hardware problems the car has been nearly flawless. Jaguar released numerous software fixes and other than a few infotainment niggles the car is fine. It's fun to drive and looks amazing. Cold temperatures reduced range from 230 to 180 miles but wasn't an issue for me because …

Much much better car that most people think...

Maarten v M, 05/26/2020

2019 Jaguar I-PACE S 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD)

First off, the I-Pace is my first EV car and before buying it, I did a lot of research on this type of car, including competitors like the Tesla Model 3 and Audi Etron. The Etron disappeared first from my list. High weight, relatively poor performance, high consumption and actually quite boring. The Model 3 was a more difficult choice. It's a smaller car but also cheaper, has the Tesla … ring to it and is of course full of gadgets. It also was the best selling car in 2019 in my country (Netherlands). Which means, you see it everywhere. Pros were high efficiency, expected good resale value, OTA updates. Cons were a rather bland interior, lesser build quality and, IMHO, rather boring looks. However good the car is in itself, it has become the T-Ford of EV's by now and for me, that's not necessarily a plus. Then the I-Pace. I find the I-Pace strikingly good looking. It's not a real SUV, more of a crossover. The interior is roomier than you think, thanks to a very long wheelbase. It's a ground-up EV design with a few quirks which don't bother me too much. I had a chance to test the car for week to see if it would fit my life style and it did. The 1-phase charging is a minus, but after six months of ownership, it has never been a problem for me. I drive about 750-800 km every week, but even then the 1-phase charging has never been an issue. My daily drives routinely are often 200-220 200, so that leaves plenty of time for charging. The fastcharging speed of 100 kW can only be reached in specific circumstances, more likely you will see something like 80-90 kW for a while which will taper off above 55%. But in 17000 km (11000 miles), I have had to fastcharge only on international trips so far. The I-Pace got a bad reputation for having a very short range just after it was launched. That was due to a combination of faulty software, a First-Edition model with 22" wheels and all goodies, which reduces range a lot, and a launch during the winter. I purchased mine in November 2019 and have received several updates since then. I bought the Business Edition S-Model, a combination of S and SE-features not sold anywhere else. Did choose the 18" wheels for the longer range though. During the (mild) winter, my average range was 350-370 km (218-231 miles) on a full charge. Now temperatures have gone up (May 2020), the range has improved to 430-450 km (268-281 miles). I have set the Regen to High on the I-Pace and that makes one-pedal driving a breeze. Once you have accustomed yourself to that it's make for a very relaxed drive and it will increase your range. All around, it's consumption is similar to that of the Tesla Model S up to 70-75 mph (112-120 kph). Above that, the larger frontal area and higher drag will increase consumption more than that of the Model S (being a lower, sleeker sedan). High speeds will eat up your range very quickly of course and will reach 45-55 kWh/100 km (72-88 kWh/100 miles) if you really go all out as I did on a high-speed trip on the German Autobahn in January. The I-Pace real top speed is 208 km/h (130 mph), and can get there very quickly if you hammer it. The I-Pace has been a excellent drive with zero problems. Very quiet, very comfortable yet fast when you want it to be. Build and paint quality is very good, so squeaks or rattles anywhere. The lay-out of the cabin is very good, the screens have good visibility but need cleaning quite often. I keep a microfiber towel in the car for that, but this is typical of touch-screens in general. The infotainment system could have been a little faster but functions well. Voice control sometimes has difficulty understanding me. Smartphone connection has been flawless, although when I drive with my wife I have to be quick to make sure the car connects to my phone and not hers. The I-Pace is very quick car and has no problem with with almost all ICE-cars except high-end sportcars. And the faster EV's of course. It also handles very well considering it's size and weight. Only on twisty roads will you find the damping becoming over taxed. This is mainly because of the suspension setup, which is aimed at comfort, not ultimate speed. I find the trade off well worth it. Despite its capabilities, the I-Pace invites you more to a relaxed style of driving that trying to set a new A to B record. Trunk space has been more than enough for me, my wife and our two small kids (3 and 1). The frunk in the front stores little besided the cables and a first aid kit. But when driving alone, I keep the cables in the trunk for easier access. In all, the car has been an extremely good experience and I have no regrets buying it. Am actually happy I did not get the Model 3, seeing it on just about every corner by now. Update Nov-2020: The I-Pace has now done 29000 km/18K miles and still going strong, With temperatures dropping the range has decreased but I am still getting 400 km or 250 miles on a full charge. Car has had no issues whatsoever. Very happy owner!

I-Pace: No longer recommend

Jaguar I-Pace Owner, 01/12/2020

2019 Jaguar I-PACE HSE 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD)

I’ve been thinking about an EV for some time, and my Jaguar XF lease was ending. I was able to get into an 2019 HSE spec demo model that was nicely discounted. I think the best deals are on 2019 gently used models from a Jaguar dealership, where you can still get the Federal Tax credit of $7500, and you have an option to lease or purchase. The I-Pace is one of the most beautiful … cars I have ever driven. The fit, finish, and technology are far superior to the 2017 XF. The HSE trim level gives you just about everything you need and want in this luxury vehicle. The best thing about this car is how it drives! Wow! Great combo of power and handling makes it a joy to drive. The compact size makes it easy to maneuver, while giving me just as much, if not more room that XF sedan. Now for the expectations. Research and know what you’re getting into before you buy or lease. The range and charging times will not make it easy for long road trips. The range will get worse in cold weather and more aggressive driving, and you’ll end up planning your commute and trips more carefully to avoid range anxiety. It’ll be hard to own this car without installing a home 240V charger. Take a few minutes and call a couple of electricians for quotes, and it will save you hundreds of dollars than if you went with the Jag recommended installers. The vehicle doesn’t come with a spare tire, and you’ll probably want to get a tire inflation repair kit (about $50). You can buy a spare from Jaguar, but there’s no place to store it, and it’ll take up space in the back. Lastly, if you go to review and comparisons, there will be endless reviews, and particularly comparisons with Other EV’s like Tesla, Audi, and the upcoming Mercedes. The two things that sold me on this I-PACE was the beautiful design and the handling/drivability. If you’re considering a vehicle in this segment, you really should consider it as an option. Update (July 2022). I’ve owned this vehicle and for 2.5 years, and I’m updating it to two star. IT still drives and performs well, but it has spent a lot of time at the dealer. Electrical problems in an EV means that if I were to do this again, I would not have leased or purchased this vehicle again. Update (Jan 2023): I've downgraded the rating further from two star to one star, because it ended up in the dealer again with significant electrical problems. After diagnostic assessment, the dealer came up with the exact same fix that didn't solve the problem before. While it still drove and performed well, when it was running, I would recommend that you stay away from this vehicle, if you are considered buying the 2019 model.

The iPace is terrific

Traveler1t, 08/23/2019

2019 Jaguar I-PACE EV400 HSE 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD)

Your review is wrong, or, since they built the car you tested they fixed the problem. I bought a 2019 I-PACE in July 2019. I have the heavy regenerative braking option selected. I hardly use the brake pedal and drive almost exclusively with one pedal. The stopping power of the regenerative braking is more than enough for 90% of my braking situations. If I need emergency braking the …

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2019 Jaguar I-PACE First Drive

Edmunds Senior Writer Carlos Lago drives and reviews the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. Jaguar's first all-electric vehicle eschews traditional vehicle classifications. Is it a hatchback? Is it an SUV? We doubt most shoppers will spend much time wondering. Here are better questions: How does it drive? Does it still feel like a Jaguar? Join us in Portugal for a day behind the wheel of…

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