Costs & verdict
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2
The Jaguar I-Pace is priced broadly in line with the Audi e-tron and the Mercedes EQC, and undercuts the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X, but it costs considerably more than basic versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model 3. Like all zero-emission vehicles, it's a very tempting company car choice because it attracts an extremely low benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rating.
However, if you cover lots of miles and will often need to charge away from your home or office, remember that all Teslas give you access to its industry-leading Supercharger network. I-Pace buyers will have to charge at home or use regular, slower public chargers.
Upgrading to SE gets you bigger wheels, a powered tailgate, heated front seats and additional safety kit as well as the Drive Assist Pack as standard. HSE adds matrix headlights, heated and cooled front seats, and heated rear seats.
The InControl Remote app lets you warm or cool the I-Pace’s battery and interior remotely. It ensures the former is at its most efficient when you set off and the latter is comfortable enough to stop you from shivering or sweating. The energy required is drawn from the mains when the car is plugged in, and the feature is said to increase the range by up to 62 miles on a cold day.

Reliability
Jaguar as a brand finished a disappointing 21st out of the 30 manufacturers surveyed in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey, below key rivals including BMW (13th), Tesla (15th) and Audi (18th). The I-Pace itself suffered an even worse fate, claiming a position at the bottom of the electric cars category.