Name: Jaguar E-Pace (2017 to 2024) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Jaguar E-Pace
Rating: 61.0

Summary

The Jaguar E-Pace was a compact SUV/crossover, and the first model in this sector from Jaguar. It shared its underpinnings with the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque.

Unlike most Jaguar models and its Land Rover siblings, the E-Pace was built in Austria so it didn’t qualify for our “Best of British” badge.

The E-Pace received mixed reviews from the UK motoring media. Titles that are more performance-oriented have given it better scores than those that are more consumer-oriented. It received praise for its driving dynamics and styling, but was criticised for its high price relative to rivals and lacklustre performance from entry-level engines.

A facelifted E-Pace was announced in late October 2020, which brought mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and improved in-car technology. The first arrived in showrooms by Christmas 2020. Along with the rest of Jaguar’s model range, the E-Pace was removed from production lines in 2024 ahead of Jaguar’s re-launch in 2025.

No longer on sale, the Jaguar E-Pace has a Used Car Expert Rating of C with a score of 61%.

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Key specifications

Body style: Mid-sized saloon
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £42,605 on-road

Launched: Summer 2015
Last updated: Spring 2021
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“We think the Jaguar E-Pace is better than it’s generally given credit for, but would suggest a regular petrol model over the pricier plug-in hybrid. There’s also too much form over function throughout, which hurts its practicality as a family car.”

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid P300e R-Dynamic HSE

Score: 6.6 / 10

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The Car Expert

Stuart Masson

“If you’ve lusted after a Jaguar F-Pace but wanted its essence bottled-up in a smaller package, then the Jaguar E-Pace isn’t quite that car. It’s a competent member of the small premium SUV market, though, because it’s decent enough to drive and smart enough to look at.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 7 / 10

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Auto Express

Paul Adam

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The Car Expert

“The Jaguar E-Pace is let down somewhat by a choppy low-speed ride and some low-rent interior materials, but on the whole, it’s a product which will undoubtedly appeal to many people.”
Author: Jack Evans
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“A plug-in hybrid option and improved infotainment give the updated E-Pace a boost but Jaguar’s compact SUV still struggles to make its voice heard.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid P300E R-Dynamic S
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar E-Pace P300E feels rather more agile on the road than a typical medium SUV, although it’s perhaps helped by the low-mounted battery contributing to a more neutral gait when being hustled along a country lane.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar E-Pace is a stylish SUV but it doesn’t lead the field in any particular area”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Jaguar E-Pace is a smart-looking SUV but it isn’t all that great to drive, the cabin looks plain and its interior quality feels below par in some areas.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid P300e R-Dynamic S
“Expansive update including the BiK friendly PHEV, but the plug-in looks expensive against premium-brand rivals.”
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Daily Mail

“Mainly front wheel drive, it’ll pump power to the rear wheels when needed to boost grip on tight corners, muddy tracks or assault courses.”
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Daily Mirror

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic First Edition
“It is a crowded market place but this cheeky little upstart is sure to steal sales.”
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Evo

Model reviewed: P300 HSE
Score: 6 / 10
“Jaguar has played it safe with the E-Pace. The engine and interior feel are below average, the comfort and handling slightly above. The lack of distinction is understandable, given it will almost certainly become the brand’s biggest seller and therefore needs to appeal to most of the people most of the time, but Jaguar has developed a fairly unremarkable car as a result.”
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The E-Pace is a sporty-looking alternative to the SUV-norm that fails to deliver the drive you’d expect from a Jaguar. Some refined engines, four-wheel drive capability and reasonable practicality can’t quite balance out the high price, jittery town ride and poor fuel economy.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: (range review)
“The Jaguar E-Pace is not without flaws then, but it does look stunning. And since Jaguar is seeking the young and style-conscious consumer, then the E-Pace will probably prove to be just as successful as the F-Pace, even if it isn’t quite as good to drive as we were hoping.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Jaguar E-Pace is far from perfect. You might be tempted to live with its issues to drive a car that looks as good as it does, as well as make a statement by not being a generic premium Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz SUV. But the Volvo XC40 also looks brilliant and does the whole ‘not German’ thing a little more convincingly.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.2 / 10
“Compact SUV is a good looker, but disappointing elsewhere”
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The Sun

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic
“The new Jaguar E-Pace is a red-blooded machine, with a sheen sporty look, ideal for families”
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic D240 S AWD
Score: 6 / 10
“Perfectly decent and guaranteed to sell. Just don’t expect to fall in love.”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel manual D150 S
Score: 6 / 10
“While far from the perfect compact SUV, there’s still plenty to like about the Jaguar E-Pace. If you’re sold on the styling and prepared to sacrifice the comfort and interior polish of its rivals for a sportier feel, it deserves a place on your shortlist.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“Great to look at and to sit in, and to drive like a lunatic, but the Jaguar E-Pace falls down on the simple test of negotiating typical UK roads comfortably without feeling like someone left the delivery blocks in the suspension. If you want a mid-sized SUV for family duties, there are better compromises around. “
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Jaguar’s little crossover aims to storm a competitive set with F-Type inspired looks inside and out, and an engaging drive.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2017
Date expired: January 2024
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Adult protection: 86%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 77%
Safety assist: 72%

Eco rating

Independent emissions and efficiency ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Jaguar E-Pace was not assessed by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

Total claims: 80
Average repair cost: £397.68
Last updated: April 2025

Reliability score

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Jaguar E-Pace has a good reliability rating of 82%, according to warranty data provided exclusively to The Car Expert from our partner, MotorEasy. However, it’s worth pointing out that this is based on quite a small sample size at this time.

As well as generally being a reliable vehicle (something you can’t say about most models from the Jaguar Land Rover family), the average repair cost is quite low at just over £450. Electrical and fuel system issues make up the vast majority of faults to date, so make sure any extended warranty you purchase covers these areas.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	31 mpg	D
Diesel models	44 mpg	C
Plug-in hybrid models	188 mpg	A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	210 g/km	D
Diesel models	169 g/km	D
Plug-in hybrid models	34 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	37 miles	E

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	36	D

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£334	D
Year 2	£725	D
Year 3	£1,217	D
Year 4	£1,494	D
Year 5	£1,972	D
Overall	£5,742	D

The Jaguar E-Pace is a relatively expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel economy is disappointing for petrol models but decent for diesel-engined versions. The plug-in hybrid models look amazing on paper, but this is largely thanks to ridiculous EU/UK government lab tests that are completely inadequate for plug-in hybrids. There is no way you will ever travel for 192 miles on a single gallon (4.5 litres) of fuel and some electricity…

The battery range of the plug-in hybrid model is below par when compared to most rivals, as 38 miles of electric-only driving range is unlikely to cover most of the weekly driving – not without consistently charging the battery.

Compared to the rest of the mid-sized saloon sector, the car’s service and maintenance costs are pretty average. Insurance costs are again fairly average, based on data from the UK’s insurance group assessor, Thatcham Research.