2021 Jaguar I-Pace EV400

2021 Jaguar I-Pace EV400

Electric SUV · AWD

234 mi 84.7 kWh 394 hp NMC CCS1 100 kW DC 6 recalls 1 complaints · 1.1/10K
53 /100
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Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing

Below average for 2021 EV Compact SUVs (class avg 68)

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Sourced from: NHTSA· EPA· KBB· J.D. Power ·3 Reddit threads ·29 forum excerpts

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Buyer brief · 239 words

The 2021 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 packs 234 miles of EPA range, 100 kW fast charging and a 85 kWh battery, and a do-not-drive recall is in play, so VIN status comes before everything else.

Score read

A 53/100 makes this a high-risk buy. Software and driver-assist score is 76/100, but range and efficiency score is only 37/100. On Reddit, owners keep flagging the same two issues: range and battery degradation. Treat missing repair records as a price problem, not a footnote.

Price context

Bring your own comps Pull current comps before negotiating

Used examples are running around $39,400. Treat that as a budgeting floor, not a final price; pull a current KBB Fair Purchase or Edmunds True Market Value for this exact trim before negotiating.

Who this is for

✓ Good for

  • Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging

✗ Avoid if you are a

  • Road tripper Long trips, needs DC fast network
  • $
    Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation

Gotchas

  • Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.

    Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.

  • Built in Range is the easy place to overbuy this trim (37/100).

    Mitigation Check your commute, winter margin, and fast-charge plan before you assume the EPA number fits your use.

Pre-purchase inspection

  • 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
  • 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 234-mile rating after a full charge.
  • 3 Confirm how much of the 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
  • 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
  • 5 Map your normal highway route and winter margin against the EPA range before you treat it as a road-trip car.
TrimIndex Intelligence
Synthesized 2 days ago
1 NHTSA Complaints 1.1 per 10K VINs · low for any vehicle class
6 Recall Campaigns
3 Reddit Threads r/ipace
29 Forum Excerpts avg -0.19 sentiment

VIN status first This model has 6 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.

Complaint context This scan found 1 NHTSA complaint record (1.1 per 10K VINs, low for any vehicle class). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.

Price anchor Current market range is $39,400-$39,400. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.

Analyzed by TrimIndex Data Engine · Scoring methodology →

Pricing & Market Value

Original MSRP Exact sticker unavailable
Current Market Value $39,400 – $39,400 Composite from KBB & J.D. Power
Exact MSRP comparison unavailable
KBB
Fair Purchase Price
$39,400
J.D. Power
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Score Breakdown

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Your Score
53
/100
Battery Health
64
Weight29%
Owner Satisfaction
44
Weight24%
Build Quality
48
Weight18%
Range & Efficiency
37
Weight18%
Software & Tech
76
Weight11%

Vehicle Specifications

234
miles
EPA Range
84.7
kWh
Battery
394
hp
Horsepower
44.3
kWh/100mi
Efficiency
AWD
 
Drivetrain
Used-EV incentive finder

The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.

But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.

Source & disclaimer
SourceData compiled April 2026 from each state's administering agency.
DisclaimerProgram rules change. TrimIndex is not a tax advisor — confirm eligibility with your state's issuing agency before purchase.
The Financing Room · What Actually Happens

Dealers make ~$10,748 on the average car loan.

After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.

01 · Without pre-approval
+$1,322
Rate markup

78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB

With pre-approval ↓
Rate is already locked

Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.

02 · Without pre-approval
+$1,800
"What's your monthly budget?"

Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg

With pre-approval ↓
One number to negotiate

Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.

03 · Without pre-approval
+$1,775
GAP + extended warranty upsell

Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy

With pre-approval ↓
You can shop it or skip it

Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.

04 · Without pre-approval
+$5,851
Yo-yo / spot delivery

"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending

With pre-approval ↓
Financing already closed

A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.

You overpay
~$10,748

That's 18 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.

Your cost to get pre-approved
$0

Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.

Lock your rate before you go to the lot.
Soft pull only No SSN required Works at any dealer

Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.

NHTSA Recalls (6)

DO NOT
DRIVE
Oct 2023
Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
Campaign #23V709000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 I-PACE vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-369. The previous repair may not have been completed correctly, and still allow the high-voltage battery to overheat.

The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
DO NOT
DRIVE
May 2023
Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
Campaign #23V369000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
Feb 2026
Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
Campaign #26V067000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat.

A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
Feb 2024
Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal
Campaign #24V134000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. In the event that one of the turn signals stops working, the turn signal flash rate frequency will not adjust to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
Jul 2023
Visibility — Defroster — Defogger — Hvac System
Campaign #23V518000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

A high voltage coolant heater that fails to defrost the windshield can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
Jan 2023
Back Over Prevention — Warnings — External — Pedestrian Alert
Campaign #23V030000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The vehicles fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when stationary and in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov

NHTSA Complaints (1 total · 1.1 per 10K US vehicles · low for any vehicle class)

1
Software
Severity 1 Cosmetic 2 Minor 3 Repeat Visit 4 Stranding 5 Crash / Injury
Frequency Isolated report Emerging pattern Common pattern
3
Software Mar 20, 2026

Waymo vehicle made a sudden merge into my vehicle's lane despite only about 1 car space between me and another vehicle in front when the Waymo's lane was blocked. I had to swerve my car hard left to avoid the Waymo from colliding into my vehicle.

Isolated ODI #11726108

What Owners Are Saying

▲ +0.60Range

"for context: pre-pandemic i used to drive 800 miles a week, mostly motorway, twice a month and go on 300+ miles holidays a couple of times a year. i don't drive fast. #2· Aug 20, 2021 I wrote this in another thread here recently in reply to a report of car review accuracy (or the lack of it): > Jeremy Harris said: > > Don't want to take as gospel whatever the professional reviewers spout forth. IMHO. I switched from having owned a Tesla Model 3 LR for 16 months, to a new I-Pace earlier this year, fully expecting to see a major range reduction. In reality it's no big deal. I've never seen less that about 220 miles, and usually get around 240 miles. Sure that's a fair bit less that the ~280 miles I used to get from the Model 3 LR, but not enough to make the slightest bit of difference to the way we use the car or places we stop for a break and a charge at all. > > To get under 200 miles you'd need to have a pretty heavy right foot, and spend a f"

— Speakev · 2026
▲ +0.30Range

"As another example, I charged last night, car was showing 252 miles range when I went out this morning. Drove a round trip of 46 miles, mix of B roads and dual carriageway A roads and got home with 224 miles range remaining. Didn't dawdle, apart from being in a traffic jam going past Stonehenge, and actually booted it quite hard once the A303 was clear of traffic again. That's pretty typical for this time of year, with the aircon on and not being particularly careful to save energy. #3· Aug 20, 2021 I've had mine for nearly two years. Real world actual driving range is about 240 miles summer and 180 winter. Charging. Home charging at 7kW or if you have three-phase available, 11kW. Public charging on rapids (DC) - the very best you'll ever see is about 105kW that's only for a short time under ideal conditions (warm battery, very low SoC). More likely to be about 80. Tails off rapidly as the SoC rises. It's a strategy to manage the battery for long servcie life (good) but it's a pain on long"

— Speakev · 2026
▽ 0.95Battery

"Jaguar Issues Fourth Battery Fire Recall. Park Your I-Pace Outside. Again. # Another 2,278 I-Pace EVs face battery overheating risks. Owners must charge outside, limit to 90 percent, and park away from buildings. The permanent fix doesn't exist yet. Jaguar Land Rover issued its fourth battery fire recall for the I-Pace on February 5, 2026, affecting 2,278 electric SUVs from the 2020 and 2021 model years. The high-voltage battery packs may overheat and catch fire due to folded anode tabs that can cause short circuits, according to NHTSA recall number 26V067. This recall replaces three previous I-Pace fire recalls dating back to 2019. Any vehicle repaired during those earlier campaigns must be serviced again under this new action. "Vehicles have experienced thermal overload which may show as smoke or fire, that may occur in the high voltage traction battery pack," the NHTSA filing states, per reporting from CarComplaints, The EV Report, and [Fox Business]("

— r/MotorBuzz · 2026
▽ 0.90Battery

"NHTSA Recall/Park Outside Advisory: "Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat." >A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. >**NHTSA ID Number:** 26V067000 >**Manufacturer** Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC >**Components** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM >**Potential Number of Units Affected:** 2278 >**Summary** >Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. The high voltage battery may overheat. >**Remedy** >Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, charge outside, and limit their charge to a maximum of 90% until the recall repair is complete. As an interim repair, the battery software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update to limit the state of charge to 90%. The final remedy is currently under development. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed April 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Jaguar's customer service at 1-80"

— r/ipace · 2026
▽ 0.60Software

"#4· Aug 20, 2021 i am considering the etron 55 as well. which would you recommend of the two? #5· Aug 23, 2021 Well of the two I prefer the iPace but that's me. They're very different, unlikely you'd be torn between the two. eTron is better built, quieter (aside form motor whine), more comfortable, has better infotainment, brakes are better, charges much faster on public DC rapids, is much bigger inside especially in the back, has AC ports both sides. iPace is much faster, more agile, feels more special, less reliance on touchscreens, more efficient (ie more miles / kWh), I prefer the regen management, cameras are much better, has over-the-air software update"

— Speakev · 2026
▽ 0.50Range

"#5· Mar 21, 2022 Insideevs must really hate Jaguar Land Rover for not advertising on their site. They publish this crap "70 mph range test" testing it unlike any other such test they've published for other cars (especially their beloved T cars). The idiot writer is unaware that the range boost update actually came out for the 2019-2020 models so it will be in the 2022s by default. Jaguar stated that they did not recertify the new range with the EPA due to the costs involved. I also saw a different review of the 2022 I-PACE that was mostly positive. The odd thing was a statement that it has a EPA range of 222 miles. The 2022 Jaguar I-Pace Is Still an EV Worth Considering (msn.com) Fact check: The EPA has not published any range figure for the 2022 I-PACE. ["

— I Paceforum · 2026

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