How much does a Jaguar I-Pace EV cost to charge up?
We keep saying electric cars are cheap to 'fuel'. But how cheap? That, I'm sorry to say, is an exceptionally hard question to answer. But in descending order of price, here we go.
Rapid chargers are the ones you use mid-journey. The equivalent of petrol pumps if you like. You're running low, and you want to charge up as quickly as possible. You pay for that. The faster they are, the more expensive: I once used one of the Ionity 150kW stations, where you pay 69p/kWh.
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That amounts to more than 30p/mile for the I-Pace at the rate it drains its battery on the motorway. Which is probably more than it would cost for petrol in the equivalent-performance, equivalent-size Jaguar F-Pace SVR. Gulp.
And the I-Pace can't even make full use of the 150kW power at Ionity, as it maxes out at about 85kW. Most 50kW chargers on other networks are about 40p/kWh, or about 17p a mile. Some do better: Instavolts are 39p/kWh for up to 125kW. And you don't need an app: just swipe your bank card and go. Still, this isn't the cheap driving of the electric-vehicle promise.
Which is why for convenience as well as cost reasons, most EV owners don't charge on these rapid DC posts. They use slower AC charging. Slower? How's that more convenient? Because you're doing something else. It takes 12 hours to get an absolutely flat I-Pace back to full on 7kW. But you'll in any case be doing something else – like working or sleeping – while it occurs.
For most people this means charging at home. At about 15p/kWh, you're looking at a very tempting 5p a mile for the I-Pace.
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Unfortunately I don't have a garage or drive, so I can't install a home charger. Instead there are lots of street chargers about five minutes walk away. Mostly I use SourceLondon posts.
Strangely, on these you don't pay by the kWh, but by the minute. That's £3.54 an hour. The Jaguar ingests at 7kW, so to get from 10 per cent to full, you need about 11 hours (77kWh). Or £38.94. That's not cheap – around 20p per mile. But luckily they have an overnight capped price – from 8pm to 7am you pay for only four hours max. Which is £14.16, or 7p per mile. You can pay even less if you have a £4/month membership.
And then there are other anomalies. In some places (it happened to me at a Pod Point in Bath) you have to pay for parking on top of the electricity. In other car parks you don't. Some shops, including Tesco's prominently, give free 7kW electricity as well as free parking. Spend two hours shopping and you've got 40 miles' worth for nowt. Better, you might be able to charge for nothing in your work car park.
My sneakiest charge was over the Christmas holiday when I was in Oxford. The Mini plant was shut but its car park was open, and there's a 50kW rapid DC charger that gave me a full charge, 230 miles-worth, for absolutely no cost.
FAQs
Jaguar has confirmed the I-Pace will be discontinued alongside all the brand's internal combustion engine (ICE) models in 2025, when the brand is re-launched. Speaking to Autocar, JLR CEO Adrian Mardell confirmed the car would be retired to give Jaguar a completely fresh start.
What is the realistic range of a Jaguar I-Pace? ›
The I-Pace houses a sizeable 90kWh battery but offers range of around 240-250 miles (official WLTP is 255 miles). Consequently, efficiency falls noticeably below the expected lower threshold of 3mi/kWh.
How many miles can a Jaguar I-Pace last? ›
JAGUAR I-PACE RANGE CALCULATOR PLACEHOLDER
CO₂ Emissions: 0 (g/km). EV Range: Up to 470km (292 miles). EV range figures are based upon production vehicle over a standardised route. Range achieved will vary dependent on vehicle and battery condition, actual route and environment and driving style.
Is Jaguar I-Pace being discontinued? ›
The I-Pace was announced in March 2018, European deliveries began in June 2018 and North American deliveries started in October 2018. Amid slowing sales and a change in corporate vision, Jaguar has announced that the I-Pace will be discontinued by 2025.
Do Jaguar I-Pace hold their value? ›
Our expert data suggests that, over three years and 36,000 miles of motoring, the I-Pace should hold onto between 46 and 48 per cent of its original value. In comparison, the BMW iX is expected to retain up to 56 per cent of its list price after the same three-year period.
Is Jaguar I-Pace expensive to maintain? ›
Unfortunately, servicing remains expensive because, despite the I-Pace only requiring attention every two years or 21,000 miles, a three-year servicing plan costs around £1,000. We'd recommend consulting your Jaguar dealership about individual servicing costs before opting for this, as they might be cheaper.
What is the best spec Jaguar F pace? ›
All Jaguar F-Paces come with four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The best choice for most buyers will be the D200, a 201bhp 2.0-litre diesel that's impressively punchy from low revs and quick enough to whisk you up to motorway speeds without any fuss (0-62mph takes 8.2 seconds officially).
What is the warranty on the I-Pace battery? ›
For your peace of mind, I-PACE's 90kWh battery comes with an 8 year 160.000km (100.000 miles) warranty*. *I-PACE's 90kWh battery warranty is limited to 8 years or 160.000km (100.000 miles) (whichever comes first).
How much does it cost to charge a Jaguar I pace? ›
How much does it cost to charge the Jaguar I-pace
| Type of charging | Price per kWh |
|---|
| Home charging | 8.3p /kWh |
| Slow/fast charging | 56p /kWh |
| Rapid/ultra-rapid charging | 81p /kWh |
Even though many people would recommend staying away from use cars with more than 100,000 miles, this isn't a hard rule to follow. If the used car has received excellent care and routine maintenance, it could still be an excellent purchase.
One question we get from a lot of drivers is, “Are Jaguar cars reliable?” After all, some luxury auto brands have reputations for disappointing reliability and service. However, we're happy to report that Jaguar vehicles enjoy excellent reliability and long-lasting durability!
What year Jaguars are most reliable? ›
If you're searching for the most reliable Jaguar XF year, there are many choices available. We recommend the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, or 2020 selection for the best experience on the go.
Why is Jaguar not popular anymore? ›
Aging, outdated product line: Other than a tiny SUV line-up, Jaguar has 2 sedans (XE and XF) and a sports car (F-Type) on sale. The sedans are quite old & outdated (2015 launches), while the F-Type has been around for 9 years (2014 debut). And these aren't really bringing in any huge numbers.
What is replacing the Jaguar I-PACE? ›
As Jaguar revamps its lineup to prepare for the electric future, the I-Pace will reportedly be left behind. Jaguar's new CEO is taking the British luxury automaker in a different direction, with its first next-generation EV, a four-door GT, due out in 2024.
Where is the Jaguar I-PACE built? ›
The I-Pace is built by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, where the contract manufacturer also produces the Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Toyota Supra and Fisker Ocean.
What is the future of the I-Pace? ›
The Jaguar I-Pace will not be part of the firm's all-electric line-up, even as a bridging model, and will be taken off sale before the firm's relaunch in 2025 - along with the rest of the current model range.
Is Jaguar Cars going out of business? ›
British automaker Jaguar – set to become an EV-only brand next year – is officially ending production of its ICE vehicles by June and stepping into a new era of very expensive but powerful EVs. Assembly lines are stopping to transition to an entirely new EV platform from the one underpinning the long-troubled I-Pace.
What is the future of the Jaguar? ›
Jaguar is promising to go all-electric by 2025
Other manufacturers have been pulling back from their EV plans amid slowed growth in recent years; Mercedes nixed its pledge to go all-electric by 2030, and Aston Martin delayed launching its first EV. But as far as we know, Jaguar still plans to go all-electric by 2025.
What is the future of the Jaguar brand? ›
Back in 2021, JLR announced that Jaguar would become an EV-only brand by 2025, with a range sitting on an all-new platform unrelated to the one underpinning the existing i-Pace EV. And for that to happen the entire existing range is set to die.
