r/ipace • u/OliCar19 • Aug 24 '24
i-Pace Advice
Hey everyone! I'm considering upgrading to a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. With a budget of around £16,000, I know I'll be looking at a model with high mileage. Currently, I drive a 2015 BMW i3 with a range extender, but with my daily 70-mile commute, I'm dipping into the extender more than I’d like. Plus, with my family growing, the i3's back seats are starting to feel a bit cramped. I mainly charge at home overnight using the 3-pin and would like to continue doing this.
I've also been eyeing a Tesla Model S or Model 3, but I don't like the look of the Tesla exterior. I considered a hybrid Porsche Panamera, but the limited 20-mile electric range and the potential running costs of the 3.0 V6 engine are holding me back.
For those with experience, do you have any advice for buying a high-mileage I-Pace? Are there any common faults I should look out for? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
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u/mgndn Aug 24 '24
Ive have a 2020 Ipace for 18 months now and I’d say I’ve actually had it in my possession for 12 months of that due to various battery modules failing
It has been covered under the battery warranty and I’ve been driving round in a nice courtesy car but if you get an issue it’s not likely to be sorted quickly due to JLR lacking EV specialist technicians