Jaguar I-PACE 2019 electric car owner review

Jaguar I-PACE 2019 electric car owner review

Mike S drives a Jaguar I-PACE 2019 electric car.

This is Mike’s first electric car, he’s owned the I-PACE from new and drives between 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and he achieves 200 miles range from a full charge.

 

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Why did you choose the Jaguar I-PACE?

We were replacing a Rang Rover Sport, I wanted to support the UK industry and jobs and my wife wouldn’t have another diesel. We are great supporters of the JLR brand and only have their products in the family so this was a natural choice for us.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car.

  • Drives like a normal car only quieter
  • Much lower running costs than an ICE, although fuel cost advantage is currently being eroded.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car.

  • Poor rear visibility
  • No hill hold when facing downhill.

 

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

The sound amplifier failed. Misdiagnosis by the dealer made this a long and complicated repair by the dealership.

 

What are the standout tech features your Jaguar I-PACE?

Not really interested in the tech, good radio though!

 

Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car.

It’s extremely quick.

 

What electric car are you interested in next and why?

Don’t know.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?

Pod Point – would recommend as it works every time.

 

Rate your home charging unit out of 5.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?

Unknown.

 

Rate your electricity supplier out of 5.

N/A

 

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

Electric highway.

 

List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference).

N/A

 

Who do you insure your electric car with? Would you recommend them to others and why?

Admiral as part of a MultiCar deal.

 

Rate your insurance provider out of 5.

Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car.

£100.

 

 

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