Used Jaguar E-Pace for sale: everything you need to know
It took Jaguar a little while to get around to fielding a compact luxury SUV. Where partner Land Rover had launched the Range Rover Evoque in 2011, the Jaguar E-Pace only arrived in 2017, and into a much more competitive market. The early cars were moderately popular with buyers but off the pace of several rivals for ability.
A 2021 update fixed some of those issues so it’s the one we’d recommend if you’re set on an E-Pace - you’ll appreciate its higher quality, better ride and improved in-car tech, while the addition of a plug-in hybrid model is welcome for those mostly confined to city commutes. Above all, it’s something a little different from the usual German options in this class, so if all of your neighbours already have Q3s and X2s, perhaps the E-Pace is worth a look.
Should you buy a Jaguar E-Pace?
Jaguar might not out-sell brands like BMW and Mercedes, but it has made cars in the past that are every bit as good as the more popular German models. The Jaguar E-Pace was not one of these when it arrived in 2017, falling short in many of the areas you’d expect a Jaguar to excel. It’s difficult to make a case for these earlier cars, but post-2021 models are worth a look, since Jaguar improved the comfort and handling, upped interior quality, and Jaguar’s four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines were smoother by then too.
It’s always been fairly roomy though, for a car based on the more stylish but more cramped Range Rover Evoque. Front and rear seat space is good, though take the boot capacity figure listed below with a pinch of salt, since that figure is loaded to the roof rather than the parcel shelf. In the right trim level, the F-Type inspired cabin can feel quite upmarket, again improved in later cars. Earlier infotainment systems were well off the pace but later models correct this too.
The engine lineup isn’t class leading for performance or economy, but does the job, and most models will come with all-wheel drive so you’ve got all-weather security on your side. Likewise, ride and handling is nothing special, but was at least improved in 2021.
If you’re sold on the Jaguar image then the E-Pace is worth considering, though some of Jaguar’s own models, like the larger F-Pace or the XE saloon, are better cars. We’d also consider the Range Rover Evoque, which is similar under the skin to the E-Pace but a more desirable product. Models to consider from other brands include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and X2, and the Mercedes GLA and GLB.
What’s the best used Jaguar E-Pace model to buy?
If it’s within budget, we’d recommend a post-2021 E-Pace, since the tweaks Jaguar made when the car was updated made it a more competitive car than it was at launch, if not quite a class leader.
Then, we’d suggest steering clear of the entry level petrol and diesels, so the P200 and D150, both of which are unremarkable performers, and don’t offer much better economy than their more powerful counterparts. A D180 with the automatic gearbox is the best starting point, though regular S trim is no hardship thanks to its generous equipment levels. Double-check whether the car you’re looking at cost more than £40,000 brand new, too, since this results in a much higher annual VED bill.
Used Jaguar E-Pace fuel economy and performance
- Jaguar E-Pace D150: In 2-litre, 150PS diesel form, the E-Pace can get from 0-62mph in 10.1 seconds and achieve up to 42.7mpg. That’s in front-wheel drive manual form, but all-wheel drive versions with manual and automatic gearboxes are also available.
- Jaguar E-Pace D180: The same engine in 180PS state of tune (with manual and auto options, and all-wheel drive only) covers 0-62mph in 9.1 seconds, and offers 41.2mpg combined.
- Jaguar E-Pace D240: The most powerful diesel gets 240PS. It’s all-wheel drive and auto only, and has a 7.4-second 0-62mph time. Jaguar claims up to 31.7mpg.
- Jaguar E-Pace P200: With a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine making 200PS, all-wheel drive, and an automatic gearbox, the E-Pace gets to 62mph in 8.2 seconds. Claimed economy is 30.1mpg combined.
- Jaguar E-Pace P250: Another variant of the 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, the more powerful 250PS car cuts the 0-62mph time to 7.1 seconds, while economy is 29.8mpg.
- Jaguar E-Pace P300: The most powerful non-hybrid petrol makes 300PS, trimming the 0-62mph time to 6.5 seconds. Jaguar says it’ll do 28.3mpg combined.
- Jaguar E-Pace P300e: A plug-in hybrid arrived in 2021, developing 300PS from a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol and an electric motor. 0-62mph is the same 6.5 seconds as the regular P300, while 34 miles of EV range contributes to 141mpg combined.
What used Jaguar E-Pace trim levels are available?
Since the 2021 update Jaguar tidied up the E-Pace trim options, with S, SE, and HSE trim lines, and each offered as a sportier R-Dynamic model too. You may find earlier models with different trim names, but thanks to the improvements implemented in 2021, we’d recommend finding one of the later models.
- The Jaguar E-Pace S gets 18-inch nine-spoke wheels (or five-spoke wheels with the R-Dynamic), LED headlights,10-way adjustable leather seats (with contrast stitching on R-Dynamic), a navigation system, traffic sign recognition, and an active speed limiter.
- The Jaguar E-Pace SE gets 19=inch alloy wheels (10 spokes normally, five on the R-Dynamic), auto high-beam assist for the LED lights, a power tailgate, 14-way electric seat adjustment (with contrast seat stitching for the R-Dynamic), a 380-watt Meridian sound system, and a parking pack with a 360-degree camera, rear traffic monitor and park assist.
- The Jaguar E-Pace HSE adds 20-inch five-spoke wheels (split-spoke with a diamond cut finish on R-Dynamic versions), a gesture tailgate, keyless entry, Windsor leather seats (again with contrast stitching in R-Dynamic models), 18-way electric seat adjustment, a 12.3-inch driver display, and a Drive Pack featuring adaptive cruise control, high-speed emergency braking, and blind spot assist.
Used Jaguar E-Pace dimensions and boot size
The Jaguar E-Pace’s dimensions are:
- Length: 4395mm
- Width: 1984mm (without mirrors)
- Height: 1649mm
The Jaguar E-Pace’s boot size is:
- 577 litres
- 1234 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)
Used Jaguar E-Pace road tax
Unlike some cars there’s no real tax advantage to finding a pre-April 2017 model, as the E-Pace’s CO2 emissions aren’t low enough to make it cheaper than a later car. Post-April 2017 cars all get a flat rate of VED, set at £190 per year for the 2024/2025 tax year, though the plug-in P300e is £10 cheaper. The exception to this rule is any model that cost more than £40,000 brand new, which get a surcharge bumping annual tax to £600, or £590 for the plug-in hybrid.
How much is it to insure a Jaguar E-Pace?
At its most affordable, the E-Pace sits in group 25 (out of 50), which is for a D150 with the manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. This rises to group 35 for a P300, or as high as group 42 in some trim levels. For comparison, a BMW X2 can be found in groups 22-42, so the E-Pace should cost a similar amount to insure.
