Jaguar just released its first electric vehicle (EV), the I-Pace. As such, it cannot help but gain comparison with one of the leading manufacturers of EVs in America, Tesla. As it turns out, the I-Pace actually has several advantages over the Tesla Model X 75D, not the least of which is the price. The Jaguar I-Pace reportedly costs $10,000 less than the 75D.
The United Kingdom price of the I-Pace is actually £63,495, which translates to around $88,301. That is not the exact price of the car in the States, though. With its U.S. pricing recently revealed, the I-Pace actually costs $69,500. The Tesla Model X 75D — cheapest of the Tesla Model X line — costs $80,700.
Both cars have a similar range, with the I-Pace's 240 miles slightly outranging the Model X 75D's 237 miles.
As for acceleration, the Jaguar outruns the Tesla model, as well. The I-Pace takes 4.5 seconds to go from zero to 60 miles per hour. The Model X 75D takes 4.9 seconds to achieve the same speed.
One of the advantages of the Tesla over the Jaguar is its Supercharger network. With these, the battery of the Model X can be reliably replenished in a little over an hour. I-Pace owners will not have this luxury. They will either have to charge their cars at home or rely on independent charging stations.
Using a 100-kW DC fast charger, the battery of the Jaguar I-Pace can be charged up to 80 percent in 40 minutes. A traditional 230-volt, 32-amp Level 2 home charger will prolong the waiting time for up to 10.1 hours.
Another significant advantage of the Tesla is the seating. The I-Pace is smaller, offering only five seats. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model X 75D offers sevens seats.
It should be noted that the I-Pace was not intentionally built to be a Model X competitor. Comparisons are done with regards to the relative value of both electric vehicles, with the purpose of informing potential buyers.
