[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-i-pace-reviews\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-i-pace-reviews\/","headline":"Jaguar I-Pace Reviews","name":"Jaguar I-Pace Reviews","description":"Jaguar has gone electric. You may have spotted that Jag is offering a service to retro-fit electric powertrains to the iconic E-type but this is the first new all-electric car from the big cat so there\u2019s a lot riding on it. Should Tesla\u2019s Model X be worried? Let\u2019s find out by taking a look at some of the reviews floating about on the internet… Overview First, some numbers. On a full charge, the I-Pace offers a 298-mile range, which can […]","datePublished":"2018-09-21","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jaguar-I-Pace-front-side-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Jaguar-I-Pace-front-side-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-i-pace-reviews\/","about":["ELECTRIC CARS","HYBRID","Jaguar","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":548,"keywords":["jaguar","Jaguar EV","Jaguar I-Pace","Reviews"],"articleBody":"Jaguar has gone electric. You may have spotted that Jag is offering a service to retro-fit electric powertrains to the iconic E-type but this is the first new all-electric car from the big cat so there\u2019s a lot riding on it.Should Tesla\u2019s Model X be worried? Let\u2019s find out by taking a look at some of the reviews floating about on the internet…OverviewFirst, some numbers. On a full charge, the I-Pace offers a 298-mile range, which can be restored in around 12 hours connected to a 7kW home charger.Its 90kWh lithium-ion battery drives two electric motors that produce the equivalent of 396bhp, getting the car up to 62mph from rest in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 124mph.Sure sounds appealing, but do you have the \u00a363,495 required to buy one?The best you can getAuto Express didn\u2019t beat around the bush, hailing the I-Pace as \u2018the best electric car on sale today\u2019.Dishing out all five stars, the motoring weekly believes \u2018the future is here and it\u2019s very exciting indeed\u2019, going on to class the compact SUV\u2019s blend of abilities as unmatched in this segment.\u2018The silent, sharp dynamics, beautifully built cabin and rock bottom running costs are just a small part of the car\u2019s unrivalled appeal,\u2019 it writes.Autocar held back half a star, describing the I-Pace as \u2018simultaneously the most limited and unrestricted Jaguar yet built\u2019.They explain that the car could be potentially held back due to its dependance on a charging infrastructure outside of Jaguar\u2019s control. It also relied on drivers planning journeys more carefully than if they were using a petrol or diesel car due to the mileage range. Additionally, Top Gear deemed that claimed 298-mile range \u2018ambitious\u2019.On the flip side though, Autocar considered the I-Pace\u2019s long range and sub-five-second acceleration to be liberating, while the interior was uncommonly spacious due to the clever packaging of the powertrain.On the roadHow does it drive though?Bloomberg – admittedly, not our default source of motoring opinion for many people – said the the I-Pace felt \u2018glued to the road, riding so low there\u2019s no apparent body roll, and as good a handling around corners and switching lanes as you\u2019ll find in the Model X\u2019.\u2018It\u2019s no sports car, but it\u2019s responsive enough,\u2019 they add.On a motorway, Top Gear found the ride \u2018impeccable\u2019, even if the drive was \u2018worryingly similar\u2019 to every other EV out there, something that could become a problem as more and more electric cars join the marketplace.Looks-wise, the I-Pace was \u2018interesting in a weird and fascinating way\u2019, according to Motoring Research\u2019s Peter Burgess.\u2018It\u2019s certainly not a traditional Jaguar saloon, but neither is it an SUV or coupe in the accepted sense. It stands out in a crowd \u2013 surely a good thing \u2013 while never jarring the sensibilities\u2019 he wrote.SummaryEveryone hoped Jaguar would nail its first electric car just like it aced its debut SUV with the F-Pace. And it hasn\u2019t disappointed.Pretty much every review we read agreed that Jaguar has got it right at the first time of asking.But would you personally buy one? If not, why not? Let us know down in the comments…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Jaguar I-Pace Reviews","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-i-pace-reviews\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]