2024 Jaguar I-PACE

How does the I-PACE drive? Though this Jag is now a veteran in the luxury EV segment, it's quite quick by most measures. You can get to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds without breaking a sweat or making much noise. It steers and handles with enthusiasm while maintaining good poise and control. If there's a reason to get the I-Pace over any of its newer competition, it's for the fun and engagement you can have at the wheel. On the downside, our test car's emergency stopping distances were longer than average for a luxury EV, and the I-Pace's regenerative braking won't bring you to a complete stop. That latter detail may seem trivial but makes a big difference in the day-to-day driving experience.

How comfortable is the I-PACE? The I-Pace, like most of the luxury EVs in this class, offers a good degree of everyday comfort. The seats may not adjust in all the ways we'd dream of, but we found them supportive and satisfying even on an all-day drive. The I-Pace's adaptive air suspension has a slightly firm and sporty feel to it but manages to take enough of the edge off most bigger bumps in the roads that we don't have any real complaints. And though the I-Pace's cabin was quantifiably not as quiet as others according to our sound meter, we found it to be audibly peaceful.

The only real letdown is the climate control system, which is simultaneously weak and cumbersome to adjust. The dials that control the temperature zones serve triple duty, also controlling seat temperature and fan speed. Even after a couple of weeks of use, we found it difficult to make fumble-free adjustments. The front seats have both heat and ventilation functions, neither of which impressed our discerning derrieres.

How’s the interior? The I-Pace is on the smaller side for the segment, making it inherently less roomy than the rest. It still manages to provide a decent amount of space in both rows for average-size adults and we consider it family-friendly. Its sleeker raked profile means a little less head clearance when you're getting in. But there's plenty of headroom once you're inside thanks to the spacing-saving glass roof that's now ubiquitous in this class. The air suspension is also adjustable, allowing for varying levels of step-in height.

We're fairly confident most people will be able to find a comfortable driving position, though the I-Pace doesn't offer quite the range of seat adjustments its contemporaries do. The interior controls are a mixed bag — some are pretty straightforward to operate and others, like the climate controls, less so. Jaguar seems to prioritize form over function here, so at least things look pretty. Outward visibility is also a mixed bag. Forward and side visibility is amazing thanks to the way the front pillars and sideview mirrors are positioned. Then you look back through that short rear window with thick rear pillars and feel a bit more thankful that the I-Pace offers an optional surround-view camera system.

How’s the storage? The I-Pace delivers a good dose of everyday utility even if it's a bit smaller than the average midsize electric SUV. The back seat is compatible with most any child safety seat, with easy-to-access seat anchors, and the cabin has an adequate amount of storage for loose odds and ends. The 25.3 cubic feet of cargo area is easy to load but on the narrow side. The compartment is uncommonly deep, though, and the 40/20/40-split rear seats fold nice and flat, opening up a good deal of space. The I-Pace does have a front trunk, but at less than a cubic foot of volume, it's mainly a good storage spot for the portable charger.

Is the I-PACE a good value? The I-Pace is one of the more affordable midsize luxury EV SUVs. It looks and mostly feels worth the price as long as range and interior space aren't a determinant in how you perceive value.

Jaguar's warranty has also been better than average, and that holds true for the I-Pace. Its five years/60,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper, powertrain coverage and roadside assistance and eight years/100,000 miles of battery coverage are decent. And although you won't need much in the way of maintenance other than keeping an eye on tires and wiper blades, Jaguar also provides free maintenance for the term of the bumper-to-bumper warranty.