Beyond its decent range, the Jaguar is an enjoyable EV to drive. Its precise steering, neatly tuned suspension and low centre of gravity mean it’s more agile than you might think, given its SUV styling.
There’s a real sense of poise and precision on a fast, flowing road, with precision aided by its two driven axles and brake-based torque vectoring.
Outputs from the two motors are a combined 394bhp and 512lb ft, giving a punchy sub-5.0sec 0-62mph time when conditions (and battery charge) allow, but just as impressive is how comfortable and quiet the I-Pace is when you dial things back.
Its intuitive adaptive dampers soak up road imperfections well and isolate passengers from pothole-strewn roads, and the cabin’s high-quality materials and slick touchscreens make it feel every inch the new-age luxury saloon.
It still looks almost as fresh as when it was first revealed almost 10 years ago. The Pivi Pro infotainment system is intuitive, and over-the-air updates ensure that all cars get the latest features.
Despite the rakish roofline, there’s plenty of head and leg room for taller passengers in the back – and don’t worry about fitting in luggage or a buggy, because there’s a 505-litre boot, too.
All versions are impressively well equipped – even entry-level S comes with comfort seats and LED headlights – but mid-rung SE is the sweet spot: it costs similar money to the S (from around £17,000) and gets extras such as 20in wheels, 10-way adjustable sports seats and extra safety kit, such as auto emergency braking.
You could go all out on the range-topping HSE, which gets plusher leather, and a 360deg reversing camera, but you’ll pay more than £20,000 for a clean example with around 25,000 miles on the clock.
Of course, there are rivals that will travel further on a charge or carry more stuff, but if you want an electric SUV that’s fun to drive, comfortable and trumps the likes of Tesla, Audi and Mercedes for luxury appeal, it’s the Jag you should bag.
