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Wasn't sure wether to post this, being an EV...
Time for a new car for my self.. And a first for me as well. The 159 I wasn't really getting on with, the other half, and the 3 year old used to get quite car sick in it, never had that in any car I've had before, it really was too hard riding. Also, for a 2.0D, the fuel economy was not good at all, certainly not worth hearing it..and it was having DPF issues, also I wanted something larger to carry all the gubbins for the 3 year old, and 9 month old...
For the sort of driving I do, I thought it may be time to try an EV, then get something else for the weekend. I've always liked the Taycan, but my wallet doesn't! And the I Pace, due to how well I've heard it drives. Tesla wise, I like the S, but not really a fan of the 3, even though its impressive.
I decided to go and have a look at an IPace... In Bolton, which is handy from Malvern. The oke I went to see was an 'S' with 20 inch wheels, instead of the 18s. In caesium blue, which looks fantastic in different light.
The main reason I went to see this one was that it has optional panoramic roof, which is stunning, and Air suspension., with the adaptive ride, it also lowers it self when it parks, which does look good! It doest have leather, but an imitation leather, looks good enough, and easy to clean, otherwise, the standard S spec is very good.
I didn't want to do finance on one of these, being an EV, so deciced to lease it, as its an aproved used, this includes a pod point wall box, and a Jaguar warranty, which I may well need!
It all checked out, so decoded to go for it!
This is my first EV, so getting used to the power delivery, acceleration wise l, its certainly quickest thing I've ever been in, the way it surges forward at any speed, also, handling wise, its very impressive, in dynamic mode, there's no body roll at all, it really doesnt feel its weight, and great steering feel too, it doesn't even sound to bad inside either, it really does feel much more powerful than the numbers suggest
As the wall box may take time to be fitted, and the garage kindly didn't include a 3 pin charger. I've been trying out the local 50kw fast chargers, so far I've been very impressed. I've plugged it in, popped to do the weekly shop, and it's nearly full, although I hadn't let it get too low, and price wise, not too bad. Ive read that in the colder weather it should get 200 miles, and warmer, about 250. this will suit me fine. There's not many things to modify with this car, but I am getting some normal numberplate made up, Im not a fan of the Eco green plates, doesn't go well with the Blue either..
I never thought I would, but this is still a car I would just take for a drive for the hell of it, I find it very enjoyable to drive, knowing I can just plug it in when I get home, also Nice to know if there's ever more snow, I can raise the suspension, and it will deal with that too.
Thank you if you've made it this far! I'll continue to document my ownership if anyone's interested. I will start to look for something reasonabley cheap and 2 seater for the summer as well, possibly a 986 boxster 2.5, or a Mk3 MR2. although this is still great fun
And for some photos
Time for a new car for my self.. And a first for me as well. The 159 I wasn't really getting on with, the other half, and the 3 year old used to get quite car sick in it, never had that in any car I've had before, it really was too hard riding. Also, for a 2.0D, the fuel economy was not good at all, certainly not worth hearing it..and it was having DPF issues, also I wanted something larger to carry all the gubbins for the 3 year old, and 9 month old...
For the sort of driving I do, I thought it may be time to try an EV, then get something else for the weekend. I've always liked the Taycan, but my wallet doesn't! And the I Pace, due to how well I've heard it drives. Tesla wise, I like the S, but not really a fan of the 3, even though its impressive.
I decided to go and have a look at an IPace... In Bolton, which is handy from Malvern. The oke I went to see was an 'S' with 20 inch wheels, instead of the 18s. In caesium blue, which looks fantastic in different light.
The main reason I went to see this one was that it has optional panoramic roof, which is stunning, and Air suspension., with the adaptive ride, it also lowers it self when it parks, which does look good! It doest have leather, but an imitation leather, looks good enough, and easy to clean, otherwise, the standard S spec is very good.
I didn't want to do finance on one of these, being an EV, so deciced to lease it, as its an aproved used, this includes a pod point wall box, and a Jaguar warranty, which I may well need!
It all checked out, so decoded to go for it!
This is my first EV, so getting used to the power delivery, acceleration wise l, its certainly quickest thing I've ever been in, the way it surges forward at any speed, also, handling wise, its very impressive, in dynamic mode, there's no body roll at all, it really doesnt feel its weight, and great steering feel too, it doesn't even sound to bad inside either, it really does feel much more powerful than the numbers suggest
As the wall box may take time to be fitted, and the garage kindly didn't include a 3 pin charger. I've been trying out the local 50kw fast chargers, so far I've been very impressed. I've plugged it in, popped to do the weekly shop, and it's nearly full, although I hadn't let it get too low, and price wise, not too bad. Ive read that in the colder weather it should get 200 miles, and warmer, about 250. this will suit me fine. There's not many things to modify with this car, but I am getting some normal numberplate made up, Im not a fan of the Eco green plates, doesn't go well with the Blue either..
I never thought I would, but this is still a car I would just take for a drive for the hell of it, I find it very enjoyable to drive, knowing I can just plug it in when I get home, also Nice to know if there's ever more snow, I can raise the suspension, and it will deal with that too.
Thank you if you've made it this far! I'll continue to document my ownership if anyone's interested. I will start to look for something reasonabley cheap and 2 seater for the summer as well, possibly a 986 boxster 2.5, or a Mk3 MR2. although this is still great fun
And for some photos
Edited by jamesbilluk on Wednesday 15th March 17:25
Edited by jamesbilluk on Wednesday 15th March 23:13
Edited by jamesbilluk on Thursday 16th March 08:01
Krikkit said:
Very nice, love the colour! Too many of these are in dull black or white.
Thank you Yes, I did want something that was a bit different. This looks stunning in the sun, although it could do with a good polish, it looks like it's been cleaned with grit. Even the other half likes the colour, and the car. tvrfan007 said:
I am local to JLR but I swear 99 percent of them are blue, certainly round here.
Man you change cars more often than I fill my tank!
Blue did seem a popular colour when they came out I think.Man you change cars more often than I fill my tank!
I'll have to hold on to this one, as its on PCP
It does seem be a great bit if kit though.
So tempted to have one of these alongside the F-Type as a new family wagon, these cars have never failed to make me smile on test drives!
Just noted that you said you’ve leased it as a used approved? Mind if I enquire ballpark costs for that? I liked the idea of leasing but at 6k+750/month it seemed madness when a two year old car can be picked up for the price of a four year lease.
Just noted that you said you’ve leased it as a used approved? Mind if I enquire ballpark costs for that? I liked the idea of leasing but at 6k+750/month it seemed madness when a two year old car can be picked up for the price of a four year lease.
I'm a first time ev driver and have a Cupra Born V3 77kw now for 2 months and its not the fastest thing on the street, but that squirt from the lights is just laughable. I should perhaps start my own thread if people are up for EV's. Mines a company purchase and for a miserable amount of BIK the government makes from me, is totally worth getting.
Its the wrong thing to say , but it makes all our ICE cars seem archaic and 'old' in the way it goes and is. Interesting to read your thoughts on the Jag as time goes on.
Its the wrong thing to say , but it makes all our ICE cars seem archaic and 'old' in the way it goes and is. Interesting to read your thoughts on the Jag as time goes on.
J1990 said:
So tempted to have one of these alongside the F-Type as a new family wagon, these cars have never failed to make me smile on test drives!
Just noted that you said you’ve leased it as a used approved? Mind if I enquire ballpark costs for that? I liked the idea of leasing but at 6k+750/month it seemed madness when a two year old car can be picked up for the price of a four year lease.
That would make a fantastic 2 car garage!Just noted that you said you’ve leased it as a used approved? Mind if I enquire ballpark costs for that? I liked the idea of leasing but at 6k+750/month it seemed madness when a two year old car can be picked up for the price of a four year lease.
Really is enjoyable as a daily driver.
No problem at all, this was £8000 deposit, (voluntary) then £395 a month. This is an 'S' with the SEz they're offering £3000 deposit contribution, and £3800 with the HSE
Justin S said:
I'm a first time ev driver and have a Cupra Born V3 77kw now for 2 months and its not the fastest thing on the street, but that squirt from the lights is just laughable. I should perhaps start my own thread if people are up for EV's. Mines a company purchase and for a miserable amount of BIK the government makes from me, is totally worth getting.
Its the wrong thing to say , but it makes all our ICE cars seem archaic and 'old' in the way it goes and is. Interesting to read your thoughts on the Jag as time goes on.
I really like the Cupra Born, saw one today, and it looked great, I've read very good things about how they drive too. I'd be interested in reading about it! Its the wrong thing to say , but it makes all our ICE cars seem archaic and 'old' in the way it goes and is. Interesting to read your thoughts on the Jag as time goes on.
They really are impressive in the way they pick up speed, I did feel that for a daily driver, I don't miss my previous car one bit, the silence compared to the 2.0D
Will try and update with all my findings, its all a bit new to me, but thrilled so far.
I must say for a long time this is one of the only EVs that has interested me, it looked good but not in a wannabe futuristic way. The blue is the best colour for sure.
I never intended to get into an EV anytime soon but as above, the paltry bik and also the maintenance being someone else's problem made me get on board and our volvo EV arrives next month.
I never intended to get into an EV anytime soon but as above, the paltry bik and also the maintenance being someone else's problem made me get on board and our volvo EV arrives next month.
tvrfan007 said:
I must say for a long time this is one of the only EVs that has interested me, it looked good but not in a wannabe futuristic way. The blue is the best colour for sure.
I never intended to get into an EV anytime soon but as above, the paltry bik and also the maintenance being someone else's problem made me get on board and our volvo EV arrives next month.
I felt the same it was this, Taycan (still out of my reach..) and I do like the Honda E. I do love the looks of this, and in particular the vent in the bonnet. I never intended to get into an EV anytime soon but as above, the paltry bik and also the maintenance being someone else's problem made me get on board and our volvo EV arrives next month.
I didn't mean to get one so soon either, but for a daily driver, it's brilliant, And very cheap to druj considering the performance.
Which one have you gone for?
krisdelta said:
Timely thread, you’ve had a string of nice cars if I recall correctly and an iPace is on our list for this year. Please keep this updated, this blue and the grey look very smart.
I would say its up there with some of the best cars I've owned, it really is a great handling car, and the torque/grip coming out of corners is very impressive.I would highly recommend one
Will make sure to keep the thread updated.
I'll be more pleased when I have a charger fitted at home.
jamesbilluk said:
tvrfan007 said:
I must say for a long time this is one of the only EVs that has interested me, it looked good but not in a wannabe futuristic way. The blue is the best colour for sure.
I never intended to get into an EV anytime soon but as above, the paltry bik and also the maintenance being someone else's problem made me get on board and our volvo EV arrives next month.
I felt the same it was this, Taycan (still out of my reach..) and I do like the Honda E. I do love the looks of this, and in particular the vent in the bonnet. I never intended to get into an EV anytime soon but as above, the paltry bik and also the maintenance being someone else's problem made me get on board and our volvo EV arrives next month.
I didn't mean to get one so soon either, but for a daily driver, it's brilliant, And very cheap to druj considering the performance.
Which one have you gone for?
The Mrs did 20k last year in my golf, but aside from it being cheaper than diesel on a home EV tariff we also have a solar array on the house and a zappi car charger to track it which will chip in quite a bit of 'free' juice over the summer!
tvrfan007 said:
Ordered an XC40 recharge, only single motor due to the ridiculous chip situation, but primarily chosen because of a good balance of spec, range and delivery not being like a year plus... It will have been a smidge under 6 months where an Id4 was 65 weeks and I couldn't even get a test drive! The company car list was shedding models by the day!
The Mrs did 20k last year in my golf, but aside from it being cheaper than diesel on a home EV tariff we also have a solar array on the house and a zappi car charger to track it which will chip in quite a bit of 'free' juice over the summer!
Nice, like the look of the XC40s. That does make sense as well, the range will certainly be better. I always wondered why Jag didn't release a single motor I Pace with improved range. That's not too bad for a new order as well. That's a long time for the ID4!The Mrs did 20k last year in my golf, but aside from it being cheaper than diesel on a home EV tariff we also have a solar array on the house and a zappi car charger to track it which will chip in quite a bit of 'free' juice over the summer!
Solar will make a big difference too!
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