Used Jaguar I-PACE cars for sale

Used Jaguar I-PACE pros and cons

Is a second hand Jaguar I-PACE a good car?

Jaguar was first out of the gate when it came to launching a premium-badged electric SUV, but it never seemed to capitalise on that early advantage, being quickly overtaken in range and technology terms by newer alternatives from BMW, Mercedes, and Audi. The good news is that Jaguar sold quite a lot of I-Paces, meaning that there’s plenty of second hand choices at affordable prices. 

While it might not sing with the straight-six or V8 noise of a traditional Jaguar saloon, the I-Pace is quick and has that proper Jaguar sense of steering precision and balance. 

On the outside, it’s still a striking looking car, with that dramatic cab-forward stance, and the roof sitting lower to the ground than it traditionally would in an SUV. While more upright rivals such as the BMW iX3 and Audi Q4 e-tron are a touch more practical, and the Tesla Model Y even roomier, the Jag is by far the prettiest of the bunch.

Inside, instead of Tesla’s massive single screen, the Jag has three smaller screens — instruments, infotainment, and climate control. The software isn’t as slick as it should be on any of these screens, but regular updates have just about kept it competitive. 

On the good side of things, the screens are all easy to use, and Jaguar has kept physical controls for the heating and air conditioning, which makes life on the road much more pleasant. There’s also Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connections, but more importantly there’s a genuine sense of individualism and luxury — the I-Pace isn’t a Tesla clone, nor is it (like the BMW) a petrol car with a battery dropped in. It’s very much its own thing, and that shines through. The excellent cabin quality and high-end materials used don’t hurt either. 

The driving position is excellent, and the view out over the stubby bonnet is great. The roof might be low, but Jaguar has carved out plenty of space in the cabin, so the I-Pace actually manages to look sleek, but feel airy which is a pretty neat trick. Two grown ups in the back will fit easily, but don’t bother trying to squeeze a third rear passenger in the middle. 

The boot is also excellent, and at 656 litres has the beating of the BMW iX3. There's another 27 litres of storage space in the nose, which means you won’t have to mix charging cables with shopping. 

Four-up, the I-Pace’s suspension — said to have been copied from the F-Type sports car — keeps everything nice and level, and the two electric motors, four-wheel drive, and 400hp mean that it’ll hit 62mph from rest in a still-respectable 4.5 seconds. 

That lack of overall height means that the I-Pace feels composed and agile through corners too, and while the stiff suspension means that there’s a bit more bump-thump than is ideal, it’s still a very smooth car. The only blot on the landscape is the brakes, which have little feel and can be snatchy when you’re trying to stop smoothly. 

In terms of range, Jaguar claimed a maximum one-charge range of up to 298 miles but you’d be lucky to see that — 220 miles is a more realistic figure, especially if you’re racking up motorway miles. 

There’s a charging shortcoming though, as the I-Pace can only cope with a maximum of 100kW rapid DC charging, which means a lot of time spent on chargers to get any kind of decent range. The problem being that Jaguar designed and launched the car when 50kW charging was the most common type of public charger, and then never upgraded it. At home, the big 90kWh battery will take around 12 hours to charge up from a 7.4kW charging point, but at least the I-Pace can charge at up to 11kW on AC power from kerbside chargers. 

If the charging’s not up to date, then the safety pack is, as Jaguar fitted the I-Pace with modern niceties such as lane-keeping steering and adaptive cruise control. 

So while the I-Pace doesn’t have the range of newer competition, and it has some niggling reliability issues (see below) it’s still a good used purchase, and a very affordable way to get yourself into a very rapid and stylish Jaguar.

What to look for when buying a used Jaguar I-PACE

The first and most important check to make is that the I-Pace’s battery is in good shape. The oldest of these cars is now six years old, and while that means the battery is still under warranty (mileage allowing) you’ll definitely want to make sure it has a clean bill of health. 

Jaguar does not have a stellar reliability reputation, and the I-Pace has had noted issues with its brakes, and you’ll want to make sure that the car’s software has been kept up to date, as that can cause issues. The good news is that problems tend to be of the annoying niggle type, rather than total disaster, but it is worth pointing out that some I-Pace replacement parts are thin on the ground, so repairs can take longer than anticipated. 

Jaguar as a brand did well in the recent Driver Power ownership survey, finishing 9th out of 32 brands, but a frankly shocking 43.6% of owners reported issues with their cars. 

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