Jaguar boosts EV range for MY24 F-Pace
Plug-in SUV now goes further on electric; SVR V8 remains on sale for those that want it...
Not so long ago, an SUV range update would have focused on better mpg for the diesel, a bit more performance from the petrol flagship, and maybe a price cut if you were lucky. Things are a little different now, with the big draw of Jaguar’s latest F-Pace being the increase in electric range of the plug-in hybrid. With good reason, too - the P400e, despite costing £60k, is said to account for more than 20 per cent of UK F-Pace sales. More range ought to increase that number. In the Netherlands, Jag reckons the plug-in could make up 98 per cent of the sales….
To the important numbers, then. Thanks to a bigger, 19.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack, with nine modules instead of eight, WLTP electric-only range for the P400e has increased from 33 miles to 40, which doesn’t sound much, but is an increase of more than 20 per cent. And who wouldn’t want more electric running? The bigger battery benefits fuel consumption and CO2, in addition, with those now rated at 176mpg and 37g/km respectively. That means a benefit-in-kind improvement as well, now 8 per cent instead of 12. The 2.0-litre-plus-battery powertrain provides no more power for the 2024 model year, though with 404hp and 472lb ft, plus a 0-62mph time of 5.0 seconds, it’s hard to imagine many customers feeling short-changed. The rest of the F-Pace engine lineup remains unchanged, with buyers offered a pair of 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engines (a 204hp mild hybrid diesel and 250hp petrol), a 3.0-litre straight six duo (the 300hp diesel and 400hp petrol) plus, of course, the rip-snorting 550hp SVR. We don’t know how the V8 has made it this far, but we all should be very happy that it has.
The trim levels on offer for each engine have been tweaked for the latest revision, the range now comprised of R-Dynamic S, R-Dynamic SE Black, R-Dynamic HSE Black, 400 Sport (the only option for the straight six petrol) and SVR. Which sounds an awful lot like making a Range Rover of the F-Pace, up to and including an enhanced, standard Black Pack - now on the mirror caps, badges, window surrounds, grille, and grille surrounds - for every model apart from the R-Dynamic S. Customer is always right, after all. Wheels start at a 19-inch for the S, then 20s for the SE, 21s for the Black and a forged 22 for the 400 Sport. All models now have the TFT Digital Driver Display, plus Alexa and even what3words included in the Pivi Pro. So absolutely no excuses for getting lost now.
Jaguar MD Philip Koehn said: “As we make progress to reimagine Jaguar to an all-electric luxury brand by 2025, we have been curating our existing products by offering richer and more desirable specifications. The first nameplate to receive this change was F-Type as we move towards 2023 and celebrate 75 years of Jaguar sports cars. We now move to F-Pace, an SUV that offers an unrivalled balance of ride, handling, refinement and luxury.
“By increasing the range of the P400e plug-in electric hybrid by more than 20 per cent, it becomes an even more attractive combination of performance, efficiency and zero-tailpipe emissions driving capability, and that’s something we’re very proud of.”
The new F-Pace line up starts at £48,660 for the R-Dynamic S 2.0-litre diesel; the equivalent 2.0-litre petrol is £52,415. The 3.0-litre diesel is offered only as an R-Dynamic SE Black (£60,275), or £63,970 R-Dynamic HSE Black, and the P400 Sport is £69,280. The P400e F-Paces begin at £60,985, with the R-Dynamic SE Black at £65,715 and the R-Dynamic HSE Black at £69,335. The SVR, of course, tops the MY24 range, at £84,940. But it’s possible to spend an awful lot less than that to get a V8 F-Pace…
MY23 would surely make more sense unless they’re making people wait another year….
The range however is more impressive, but I’d never buy a JLR product until there’s concrete proof that they are more reliable. Sadly everyone I’ve known with one has had at least one story of horror, bought back cars etc.
The facelift F Pace is a nice thing. The original's interior feels very cheap compared to a Rangie, but the facelift was like a different car - and this one looks even better.
I have been passenger in a (now previous gen) RR Sport hybrid and was astonished how well it shifted.
I'm sure it will fit some peoples usage patterns of short commute between dystopian urban council checkpoint zones under electric, yet give stress free longer journeys. But they will likely be a historic anomoly in production span unless the government backtracks on the EV drive.
JLR need to get their skates on with pure EVs. If you look at Jeep they have that Avenger EV, maybe JLR could do a fractionally bigger version of that - call it the Freelander or mini Defender depending on the exact design.
With a price pitched slightly below the Evoque and Disco Sport, and more boxy utilitarian styling, inside and out. Yet another mini SUV derivative soft roader, but this is what the public seem to want. Would sell like hotcakes with the right design.
The renderings of the 2024 Discovery Sport do look quite good though, and with full EV it could be a decent option if the range is there. While Jaguar does seem to have a big identity crisis, I think Landrover and Range Rover brands still have it all to play for if they get the powertrains right.
Not for me - as I don't need or want an SUV - but I admire it hugely.
Happy to be corrected.
I can be EV only in town, get onto the motorway and the petrol takes over which if I want I can also set to recharge the battery so that when I leave the motorway again I can go back to EV only.
or...set the sat nav and the car will work out the best combination of EV-ICE for max efficiency.
or... just stick it in Hybrid mode and the car will work the same as a Prius.
With regard to the "horror stories" of JLR reliability, I have a 2010 XKR that has been my daily driver for the past ten years. I have 200,000 miles on her, and without question, this is the most reliable automobile I've ever owned among dozens in 56 years of driving. It's been tracked dozens of times, driven everyday in the horrible traffic of Los Angeles, is pulley and tuned to about 600hp, and just keeps on running. I would never hesitate buying a JLR product because of reliability because my experience has been stellar. I could never have asked for more out of a car than what I've gotten. My guess is you've never owned nor driven a Jaguar.
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