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THE 2019 JAGUAR I-PACE is the first real electric vehicle that can truly challenge Tesla. It’s purpose-built EV that delivers long-range and the accommodations that buyers expect in a luxury car.
We recently purchased our own I-Pace to put through CR’s testing regimen. After a few weeks with the car, these are our first impressions.
We’re impressed with how solid and quick our I-Pace is. The Jaguar feels like a luxury car built by a luxury car company, and its more conventional interior design is different from Tesla’s radical, minimalist approach. The front seats are roomy, comfortable, and supportive for long drives—at least, as far as a charge allows.
The driving experience can best be described as delightful. As expected from an EV—particularly a sporty luxury model—acceleration is superb.
We’ve found the interior to be mostly quiet, much more so than that of the Tesla Model X and 3. The I-Pace is also quite
nimble for such a large car, and its firm ride is composed and comfortable over most bumps.
WHAT WE DON’T
So far, it’s been talking about an hour of charging with an ordinary 240-volt charger for every 5 miles of range.
Jaguar says the battery can charge 80 percent in 40 minutes through a DC fast charger, but those are still not as easily found or conveniently located as Tesla’s proprietary Supercharging network.
Even though the cabin is mostly quiet, some tire and road noise does come through, slightly marring the otherwise premium experience.
The touch screen is slow to respond to inputs, which we found to be frustrating. We also found it a challenge to see out the rear window and know what’s in the blind zone on either side. The nonstandard gear selector is a nuisance during parking maneuvers.
Although the two vehicles have a similar silhouette, the I-Pace is smaller than the Tesla Model X, which offers an optional third row. The Jaguar’s rear seat is fine for two adults, but its modest cargo area can’t fit larger items unless the rear seats are folded down.
The I-Pace’s big, 90-kilowatt-hour battery gives the promise of a long driving range between charges. It has an Environmental Protection Agency rating of 234 miles, albeit in optimal test conditions.
The real-life driving range, which will depend on driving style and the use of heat or air conditioning, is likely to be less than that. And, of course, we’ll keep our eye on the range we get in cold weather.
Some drivers have found that the infotainment system doesn’t always make the “handshake” when a phone is plugged in or connected over Bluetooth. In addition, the rearview camera is slow to turn on and its tiny display does a poor job making up for the small rear window. We’ve also noted that the factory setting for the regenerative braking system doesn’t aggressively slow the I-Pace when the driver’s foot is off the accelerator, as it can in EVs from other manufacturers. A more aggressive style can be chosen in the settings menu.
Model 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE Price $86,841
Engine 394-hp dual electric motors, battery pack
Transmission Direct drive Drive Wheels All
ÉCRAN TOUCH PRO DE 25 CM (10 PO) DE SÉRIE SUR TOUS LES VÉHICULES F-PACE Les composantes logicielles et matérielles de nouvelle génération du système Touch Pro élèvent la qualité de la connectivité et du divertissement offerts par le F-PACE à un niveau jamais atteint. • Écran tactile de 25 cm (10 po) répondant aux gestes de toucher, glisser et pincer pour zoomer avec écran d’accueil personnalisable • Affichage TFT de 12,5 cm (five po) au centre du tableau de bord • Chaîne audio MeridianMC (380 W) • Radio AM/FM, Bluetooth® et deux ports
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