I am going very basic, sorry if this is not what you mean. Have you owned a BEV before? Are you comfortable with the range, are you willing to deal with the infotainment bugs and pains in return for an amazing drive and ride? What is the most important thing that is driving you to the I Pace?Hi all,
I think (sure) I'm going to get me one, would love to have any feedback or advise.
Thanks,
Wayne
Just looking at the reviews alone and extensive feedback just shows how good plugshare is.At this time, PlugShare (https://www.plugshare.com) is your best bet on finding chargers and route planning for the North American market.
It is important to note that although many current DC chargers are dual nozzle, the I-Pace uses CCS, not CHAdeMO.If you are on a trip you'll want to use 50kw DC CHAdeMO fast chargers so that you can charge up while you take a meal break.
I got the 1st edition after reading about it and looking at Tesla's for years, drooling I guess you could say. Then I was diagnosed with the big C as well in early 2018. I had to count the number of trips to the Doc, hospital, ERs, imaging facilities etc for 2018. It was just over 100 at 130 to 140 miles per trip. I got the I-Pace in Dec 2018, a bit of a bucket list item you could say. Makes the appointments more enjoyable to take them in my I-Pace. Wish it was available earlier in2018. For me this Jag was unique and stylish and is a joy to drive. Glad I pulled the trigger. Got the wife's blessing as well. Funny how the big C influenced the wife acceptance factor. However she likes it as well since she drove me to almost have the appointments as I was fatigued much of the time. I hope you enjoy your decision as much as I did. No regrets.Hi epirali. No BEV before. Needed the sound of V8s under the hood. There is some battery anxiety about owning a BEV as my sole any only vehicle but don't go on >240 mile journeys much anymore; will more than likely rent if I do as it is difficult for me to make even a fast DC charge stop in my journey. Reason I wrote my post is to get what ever info may come my way with a hyphen on issues and problems. Just learning of the infotainment bug. Called the service dept here in Arizona to get their take on it; I understand the issue with infotainment is in all their vehicles from 2017 and later. Not aware of what the issues are with infotainment. I understand SOTA may help with this. Not sure what you mean by "pains in return". I will always drive SUVs probably. I don't like the looks of any of the BEVs and even the I-Pace but its acceptable I guess. I went off the look of the Tesla Model S and don't like 3 or X. I test drove the I Pace the other day and really liked the drive, brought my like back to driving I guess you can say, driving has been a chore for decades to me, no enjoyment. Got an enjoyment driving the I Pace. I could get enjoyment out of other gas vehicles probably. I learned I have cancer and will be making a lot of trips to Mayo Clinic. With work, a single car family, I drive a lot of miles in a lot of traffic and will have to a lot more now. The HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle 2+ people) lane is a restricted lane with a lot less traffic. Alternate Fuel Vehicles, EVs etc, are allowed to drive in the HOV lane, this will save me "a lot" of time on the road which I am going to need. So most important thing is drive in the HOV lane, amazing drive and ride, never making trips to the gas station, reduced cost to charge (fuel) and I can do so at home and less anxiety of driving in a slew of traffic in the commuter lanes. Probable can go on but this is all I have the time for now.
I think you have an admirably positive outlook on life. I hope you're recovering.I got the 1st edition after reading about it and looking at Tesla's for years, drooling I guess you could say. Then I was diagnosed with the big C as well in early 2018. I had to count the number of trips to the Doc, hospital, ERs, imaging facilities etc for 2018. It was just over 100 at 130 to 140 miles per trip. I got the I-Pace in Dec 2018, a bit of a bucket list item you could say. Makes the appointments more enjoyable to take them in my I-Pace. Wish it was available earlier in2018. For me this Jag was unique and stylish and is a joy to drive. Glad I pulled the trigger. Got the wife's blessing as well. Funny how the big C influenced the wife acceptance factor. However she likes it as well since she drove me to almost have the appointments as I was fatigued much of the time. I hope you enjoy your decision as much as I did. No regrets.
Bryan
Hi Bryan,I got the 1st edition after reading about it and looking at Tesla's for years, drooling I guess you could say. Then I was diagnosed with the big C as well in early 2018. I had to count the number of trips to the Doc, hospital, ERs, imaging facilities etc for 2018. It was just over 100 at 130 to 140 miles per trip. I got the I-Pace in Dec 2018, a bit of a bucket list item you could say. Makes the appointments more enjoyable to take them in my I-Pace. Wish it was available earlier in2018. For me this Jag was unique and stylish and is a joy to drive. Glad I pulled the trigger. Got the wife's blessing as well. Funny how the big C influenced the wife acceptance factor. However she likes it as well since she drove me to almost have the appointments as I was fatigued much of the time. I hope you enjoy your decision as much as I did. No regrets.
Bryan
Welcome! #1 I've mentioned this in many places in this forum, but take a NIGHTTIME test drive on a rainy evening with LOTS of oncoming headlights if you are considering the heated windshield (if not in a cold climate, don't even consider it - so the First Editions are off your menu). The squiggly wires embedded in the windshield are an annoyance in daytime, but truly a hazard at night because they cause light diffraction and starry vision that, with oncoming bright lights, create visibility reduction. #2 LOWER the tire pressure to 37psi in all four tires -- this smooths out the ride considerably from the higher pressures JLR ships the cars with. Other than those 2 items, I can't add much to what Sbingham60 offered above. Although somewhere I did post a top 5 list, I think, for new owners...
I’ll confirm that the heated windshield is awesome and presents no problems night or day. I wouldn’t buy another car without it.Welcome! #1 I've mentioned this in many places in this forum, but take a NIGHTTIME test drive on a rainy evening with LOTS of oncoming headlights if you are considering the heated windshield (if not in a cold climate, don't even consider it - so the First Editions are off your menu). The squiggly wires embedded in the windshield are an annoyance in daytime, but truly a hazard at night because they cause light diffraction and starry vision that, with oncoming bright lights, create visibility reduction. #2 LOWER the tire pressure to 37psi in all four tires -- this smooths out the ride considerably from the higher pressures JLR ships the cars with. Other than those 2 items, I can't add much to what Sbingham60 offered above. Although somewhere I did post a top 5 list, I think, for new owners...
I can confirm the comment on heated windshields. We have one on our FPace and I would never do it again. It's okay, but yes at night it kinda sucks. I could only recommend a heated windshield for those who HAVE to park outside in really cold crappy places where it's a lot of ice and show, etc. I can also confirm that anyone buying a new Jag confirm the tire pressure because yes they ship them with 50lbs and yes our dealer prep didn't even check. My wife drove that sucka out of there with quite the FIRM ride... and it wasn't until I found the "light load" setting and reducing the pressure about 17lbs (!) that we got a decent ride... inexcusable for the dealer... [img= class=inlineimg]https://www.i-paceforum.com/forum/images/I-PaceForum/smilies/tango_face_sad.png[/img]
Exactly. I think its important to see and judge for yourself. I know for quite a few its perfectly good. For me it was a complete deal breaker and in fact its what made me let go of me FE and custom order another one without heated windshield (and wait 3 months). I had even considered replacing it with a non heated version but JLR rep said it would cause issues.Either the heated windshield has an inconsistent manufacturing problem or it's just a matter of personal preference. My wife hates driving at night in any car, and the ipace is no better or worse for her. I have never minded driving at night, and the ipace is no better or worse for me. We all, as humans, do perceive things differently from each other.
It's just weird that literally none of those things happen to us.Exactly. I think its important to see and judge for yourself. I know for quite a few its perfectly good. For me it was a complete deal breaker and in fact its what made me let go of me FE and custom order another one without heated windshield (and wait 3 months). I had even considered replacing it with a non heated version but JLR rep said it would cause issues.
And for me what it did to the HUD display was also an issue, everything looked fuzzy with wires in the reflected display.