Jaguar i-Pace real-world review. The ups & downs of running an electric car..

Jaguar I-Pace real-world review after 2500miles of EV motoring. Video includes a test of real-world battery range vs predicted battery range, using the UK's high-speed charging network and what happens next when the Jaguar I-Pace's battery range reaches zero.
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[rpmf]

The most useful, informative and truthful review of an EV vehicle I have seen. Thank you and well done.

[jesper]

I have watched at least 6 reviews of electric cars, among them also a couple of reviews of the I-Pace. This one is by far the best in all aspects, and truly provided me with data I did not recieve anywhere else. Thank you, Harry!

[mrbbs]

Also a big fan om Mr. Harry. Absolutely number one in car reviews, what a beautiful character full man. Always his own self with a honest review. Thanks Harry! Greetings from Belgium.

[georgimihalkov]

This is the best and most honest review of an electric car, that I have ever seen! Without a doubt Harry has the greatest car channel on YouTube, keep up the good work!

[andrewbargery]

Thank you for an interesting and entertaining review. I entirely agree with your comments about the UK’s fragmented and chaotic charging infrastructure, but have a different take on your other criticisms. I’ve owned an iPace since April 2019 and find it to be fast, quiet, luxurious and, far from being bland to drive find it immensely engaging. In Eco or Comfort mode it invites a calm and measured driving style. But did you try Dynamic mode? The whole set up changes, the car lowers and the skateboard geometry and low centre of gravity comes into its own. It is entirely ‘chuckable’ on winding roads and just as much fun as my TT roadster. Most people’ journeys are under 30 miles per day so with a 7kw home charger the car is entirely practicable. And if, like you, there are courtesy chargers at your gym or workplace, it’s dead easy to top up there although most of the time you don’t really need to. You are quite right about the range issue, although your 22 inch wheels and winter temperatures probably account for most of the ‘Guessometer’s’ over optimism. Don’t forget that Jaguar update the car over the air, and having been initially cautious on range, have just remotely added an 8% range increase. We all have Tesla envy but the Jag IS better built and more luxurious; as for the banks of Tesla chargers, they’re great if you are motorway driving and there’s one en route but unless you live near one they’re completely useless the rest of the time. I was puzzled by the Polar charger refusing your card. I use Instavolt contactless chargers (totally easy) on journeys and find the new Polar contactless units almost as easy. We took the car to France in May and drive around Brittany for a fortnight with no problem and at a total cost of £8 thanks to a couple of free vends. Don’t forget that advance planning with live charger status makes charging less fraught. I use Zap-Map and Chargemap which are excellent. So in summary, while I share some of your frustrations, I find the iPace to be a really excellent car and I’m delighted with it. Best wishes, Andrew.

[job]

How heroic does that Shadow I overtaking on the M40 look! That’s a proper car.

[MP-Fin]

Wow a half an hour video from Harry is just what I need to both energize and relax me for the coming week!

[marcushogan]

I'm a simple man. I see a Harry's garage video, I click, like and leave a nice comment. Least I can do for this wonderful channel

[jrushen]

Absolutely brilliant video, one of the best I have ever seen.  Great editing. Puts you completely in the picture of the reality of electric car usage. Thank you for uploading Harry.

[cameraramblings]

I would love you to revisit this review as a 3yr old used option at £25000 now for the S around 30k for the HSE. 3 years on with the charging network and with tesla starting to open out it’s charging network. I think this would be an interesting video, perhaps compared to some other EVs’ PS you can get a 3 year old ipace ex PCP from Ex jaguar dealer, service history with a 1 year warranty, serviced and MOT with around 35, 000 miles on the clock, 5 years and 65, 000 miles of warranty still left on the battery for around 25 to 30 £K depending on variant and condition/ millage etc. the reliability of these cars seems to be holding up with the exception of a few common issues such as water ingress in the frunk etc. I think it’s a good option. I’m getting around 250 miles range driving sensibly in 17 degrees weather combined roads and around 260 in town. That not bad. I’m guessing motorway in winter realistically 180/190 miles. I think that’s enough to cover 90% of drivers needs. This car should be on anyone’s shortlist for a used ev. The Tesla model three can now be had for the same kind of money however if you want a car that is a little different, don’t like saloons and prefer a a hatch back, this car offers better driving and a little more refinement on fit and finish. I recommend the less desirable 18” wheels on the ipace as the comfort level and range is improved vastly. Compared to the tesla model 3 the Jag is less crashy over bumps. I recommend tesla also however if you have a bad back i simply hate the model 3 in town on bad roads and had to get rid of mine as the cost of chiropractors was three times the cost of fulling it. I hate the suspension on the tesla! The ipace with 18”s and black rims is the way to go if comfort and range is the priority. Ted talk Over!

[stubailey]

One of the best things on You Tube. Well done Harry! Well done Jaguar.

[IslaSprollie]

Can anyone forward this video to the UK Secretary of State for Transport and ask him (think it is Grant Shapps) to fix the mandatory charging using contactless issue. It needs actioning by 10AM on Monday

[JIMMYHIBBS]

OMG - I feel stressed just watching you trying to charge it .... Thanks for being honest (even though we know you have connections at JLR)

[LeglessWonder]

Yep. Nail on the head. Tesla knew what they were doing when creating the Supercharger network. It's a great advantage and incentive

[xscreamsuk]

Enjoyed the video. Had my iPace a month, done about 1000 miles. Not yet any need to charge away from home, hence why I bought it, I have one trip planned when I will need a charger where I am going, and there are many Instavolts in the location. Loving the car so far. Longest trip so far = 190 miles, got back with 40 miles left, 70 on Mway.

[andrewhowe]

I am a new owner of an i-Pace and a lot of your review chimes with my own experience. Range tends to be something of an obsessive topic with EVs but, as your film shows, the real issue is charger anxiety not range anxiety. Tesla did a great job of systematically removing the barriers to EV adoption. Other manufacturers have relied on independent operators whose networks and systems have grown organically. The good news is that the networks are growing at a rate that matches EV ownership. Unless we get some good regulation, we are going to have to rely on commercial and technological evolution to bring things together. For your test journey the i-Pace’s range was fine and I’m guessing that would be true for the majority of your journeys. If you were off to see your Espada in my home town though, then doing battle with the charger network is inevitable. I can see how the anxiety that induces would be off putting - especially when you have so many other options.

I knew all this going in with my car. I am nerdy enough not to be put off by the challenges of the current situation. However, I will concede that it is still short of mainstream yet and, despite being a bit new-convert EVangelical, it would be hard to recommend it to all my family yet.

I do disagree with you about the driver involvement. Cutting across Shropshire down country lanes last week in dynamic mode (warp drive noise on max) was more fun that it would have been in the 530d Xdrive the i-Pace replaced. I’ve steered clear of SUVs in the past because of their dynamic compromises, but Jag have done a great job. Mine doesn’t have air-suspension and the low speed ride is a little fidgety, but it stays remarkably flat in the bends and has good turn in. It is less upset by poor surfaces than the Beemer was. I find that the one foot driving means you can get into a nice flow on the the twisty stuff and focus on your lines. It’s still breaks my head a little to see the energy consumption drop when you engage in that kind of driving.

The i-Pace most reminds me dynamically of my old XKR in the way it feels (minus soundtrack) and that is OK with me. That extends to the duality of its nature - a refined cruiser with almost violent performance simmering just below the surface. I guess that makes it a proper Jaguar.

[doctorleitz]

Another excellent video from Harry. And my fears and suspicions confirmed about the EV charging network. Unless it’s a Tesla, it’s going to be stressful to operate an EV in real world terms until the network moves on very significantly. I’ve just retired and was looking at the iPace. Yes, I admire it, but the issues Harry demonstrates would give me an ulcer. Christ, I get pissed off waiting 2 minutes behind some dithering fool at the fossil fuel

[philipjones]

I bought an i Pace in March 2019 and have covered around 10, 000 miles, and I would like to confirm that your review is 100% accurate. The charging system is abysmal in this country, and you summed that aspect up very accurately. Why not allow us to use a debit card. The car is amazing to drive and as you say, the speed is spectacular. Your milage range comments were also very accurate, and is definitely affected by winter temperatures. Last note, I have found 60mph with cruise control on motorway driving does return the quoted range miles.

[GregQchi]

Harry, such a good review. So many questions and considerations taken into account.. thanks!

[robertmillar]

He comes across as a Grumpy old man but his analysis and presentation are spot on ... a really helpful video. Who’s going to spend big bucks on a car that is so difficult to charge. Seems you’ll spend most of your long journeys worrying where (and if) you’ll find a charging point.