Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace
Another EV has joined the FW fleet – and this time it’s a model we’ve seen before, although not for a while. John Challen takes a gander.
Jaguar I-Pace R-Dynamic HSE Black EV400
P11d (BiK): £77,440 (2%) Range: 292 miles (claimed) On fleet range: 249 miles Efficiency: 2.7mpkWh
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Ahead of its forthcoming reinvention as an all-electric brand, Jaguar has given its I-Pace a refresh, five years after the car first burst onto the scene. It’s testament to the design, engineering and marketing departments at Jaguar that the big battery electric vehicle doesn’t feel its age – probably something to do with the fact that it seemed almost ahead of its time when it was launched.
Back then, the choice of electric vehicles was minuscule, compared with the many models on the market now. But it still holds its own as a very well-appointed, comfortable and useable electric vehicle. Upgrades for the MY24 version bring a refresh of the exterior – including a new front ‘grille’ – and a WLTP driving range of up to 292 miles. Inside, the infotainment system is slick and the mobile connectivity is seamless – I seem to have defaulted to using Android Auto and Google Maps, in place of the car’s sat nav.
That’s no slight on the in-built system, though – more an illustration of a) how well the smartphone connectivity works and b) how long it’s taken me to make the best use of the technology! Another great feature is the inclusion of a ‘old’ USB charging point, as well as the useless-to-me (because I don’t have the right cables) USB-C one. Wireless charging is great, but it’s not the fastest.
The Jaguar and I have done a fair few long journeys since it arrived, but a full recharge isn’t troubling the WLTP figure – the best yet has been 249 miles. But that figure has risen since the big Jag arrived, so I’m not too concerned just yet! There is a lot to get into regarding features, functions and options, which I will be sure to cover the next few months. Right now, it’s time to prepare for another airport run!
John Challen
John previously edited International Fleet World magazine, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, having been in automotive journalism for more than 20 years. Over those two decades, he has researched and written about a vast range of automotive topics, including fleet, EVs, engineering, design, retail and the aftermarket.
