Volvo XC40 Recharge electric vs Jaguar I-PACE - Scandi chic or British beef? / Electrifying
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The Jaguar I-PACE was one of the first premium electric SUVs to hit the market, but time marches on fast and it's now facing plenty of competition. That's why Jaguar has subtly updated its electric SUV for 2021 and one of those competitors beating a path to Jag's door is Volvo's XC40 P8 Recharge.
The Volvo is a familiar package both in terms of looks and under the skin as it shares a lot with the Polestar 2. Can it muscle its way into the sector and beat off the British car? Tom Ford and Nicki Shields find out.
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0:00 Intro
1:41 Engineering & Design
6:04 Space and Practicality
6:47 Interior I-PACE
9:24 Interior XC40
11:42 Range
13:05 How it drives - I-PACE
14:55 How it drives - XC40
17:10 Charging
17:55 Models and Price
18:27 Verdict - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Driving my I-Pace for one year now and love it so much, hell of a car !
I've had my I-PACE since January 2019 and I still love it.
Volvo alongside Polestar have never been this good without Geely of China taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳
Volvo and Polestar wouldn't have been this good without Geely of China taking over their ownership #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad 🇨🇳
Great video, I’ve owned the XC40 as a petrol car and it was great but I changed it for a Jaguar I-Pace and I love it
The I-Pace seems a bit weirdly forgotten about nowadays, you rarely see it pop into comparisons. Which baffles me because it's one of the very best EVs to drive, practical, luxurious, well-designed, even with some offroading capability.
The main drawback has been price, but you can get used ones for half the price now.
You guys. Are. Brilliant. Your commentary is natural yet well-spoken. Your personalities are simply lovable. And there’s enough tech talk to keep tech-nerdies like me engaged without scrubbing. I’m subscribed.
I fell in love into the feline back in 2018 and still i want one
I enjoyed the review - even though I knew before I watched it that there's no way I'd ever choose the XC40 over the i-pace (or the closely related Polestar). On my current company car list the Jag comes in at about £35/month more than a Model 3 long range despite the massive difference in list price - although both seem to fluctuate a lot depending on sales targets for the quarter. I still don't understand why so many people choose SUVs over hatchbacks or estates. They make sense for people with kids under 4 (after that they climb into their own car seat) and people with mobility restrictions. Otherwise they're less efficient and handle and ride worse than the cars they're based on. A year ago I chose a Tesla Model 3 - the i-pace was too expensive and charging infrastructure was a lot worse and the Polestar hadn't been released. The Tesla is still the most advanced EV on the market and I'm a big fan, but I don't rate the handling that highly, I'd like a better and quieter interior and the sat nav is woeful compared to Google or Waze. Actual build quality is fine - nothing rattles, the paint is more than acceptable, as are the panel gaps and it actually feels pretty well screwed together. It all works and I haven't seen anything to suggest it won't continue to do so. Perceived quality didn't match an Audi or BMW, but it all works and doesn't seem fragile. Charging is less of an issue than I thought - I think it might make a difference on about 15 days per year and the gap is closing. There'll be much more choice when I come to choose again later this year...
Edit: And I'll never buy petrol car again. If you can charge at home and don't regularly drive over 300 to 400 miles per day (I know the realistic range is only about 200 miles) they're just better, including being more convenient.
Didn't realize Jag is such a big car. Absolutely love it. Still both way to expensive. Have to stick to my Leaf 😂
Big on the outside, small on the inside. Reverse Tardis...
i-pace 100% sportier, sexier, classier 🥰
there is really no excuse, in 2021, for the Jaguar asking price to have a maximum charging power of just 100kW. It should have 150kW+ speed and 10-80% SOC in 30min or less.
Loved the review, great job 🎉🥳
Top review , both the content and articulation. 👏👏
Interesting choice for a twin-test review - thanks.
Also, I thought Wookie's comments about how EV driving makes you a calmer, more relaxed, safer driver was excellent - especially the example of pulling out of a junction, or cutting across the oncoming traffic lane etc and how that's SO much easier and safer to execute in an instant-torque EV. Great advice.
Hmm. 🤔 I'm always wary of power and speed and safety claims. Four-wheel drive will give you great traction off the line; lots of power, rapid acceleration... Many people insist that they NEED to have a powerful car because it's having vast performance held in reserve that makes them safer drivers...
No. On public roads, that's nonsense.
If we all drove vehicles limited to 4 or 5 mph there'd be no crashes, no injuries, and no deaths. Adding speed only makes things worse.
Having high performance in reserve doesn't make for safer drivers. It just makes people THINK that they're safer drivers. Two different things. Much like when driving under the influence of drink or drugs, it's one's situational awareness that changes, and it's never for the better.
Successful racing drivers don't smoke joints or grab a few beers before a Grand Prix.
People in high performance cars take risks. Yes, they do. Ask an insurance company's Loss Adjuster. They drive beyond their abilities and inappropriately for the prevailing conditions on public roads. That's not an opinion, that's just what the facts and figures say, year after year after year. Whizzy, shiny EVs won't change a thing.
Making performance safety claims is really just an excuse to have a heavy right foot. Whee. Look at me. EVs are certainly quick, but drivers are just as slow-witted and risk-loving as they've always been.
7 litre V8 muscle-cars don't make for safe roads, and neither will EVs; they'll just make people even more overconfident. They'll charge out of turnings into gaps that aren't there, because the gap they're aiming for is 'owned' by another driver with another car with similar (excessive) performance, and with their own, same, level of overconfidence. So he/she can close the gap just as quickly as the driver trying to get into it. Beep, screech, crunch. Nobody wins.
Instead of simply slowing down and taking their time, they'll rely on their instant acceleration and 'driver assist' features to keep them out of trouble. Anti-skid, traction-control, lane awareness, adaptive this, that and the other... Oh, and they'll have half of their attention on the car's gigantic entertainment display screen, instead of on the traffic conditions.
None of an EV's capabilities make for safer driving because there are still people involved, and however smart or quick the cars get, overconfident people will always be the weakest link in the chain. 😞
[I'm an ex rally driver, by the way, so I'm no stranger to fast cars and risk taking.]
@@EleanorPeterson I'd largely agree. The car I drive has a ridiculous amount of power - because it's an EV that was the best value on the company car list, rather than because I was looking for a fast car. I previously had a "warm/hot" hatch (fast 12 years ago) and said I'd never buy a car that powerful again because you couldn't use it safely on the road. However, while I very rarely use the performance, it is much more predictable which makes it easier, and I think safer, to deploy. You wait for the opportunity, press go at exactly the moment you want it and even accelerating hard, I've never experienced wheel spin or torque steer, whatever the conditions. The strong regenerative braking seems to smooth out the driving of everyone who drives it and encourages much more planning and anticipation.
Totally agree with Wookie’s points about the stress reducing properties of EV driving. Good vid guys.
Just bought an ipace - it’s still the best. Tried the rest and this is the only choice
I'm here for the Nicky. That's all.
Me too…😂
I have a 2021 iPace and it’s easily the best car I’ve owned
What makes it the best for you?
@@doThatGWalk it has all the benefits of a modern EV; performance, running cost, ease of operation, but also all the benefits of a modern premium vehicle, it’s extremely comfortable, stupidly well built, hold the road ridiculously well and somehow managed to be fun to drive
@@Clarkeyrules1 That's great, it's on the top of my list. This & Tesla X or CyberTruck. How long was custom delivery?
Woooo, sooooo much information to remember. Maybe some graphics would help :)
I enjoyed watching the Video. Buyers can make their own minds up about which Model to choose
No they can't. You must obey !
Seeing quite a few ipaces around in rural Wales, I’ve heard the NHS have some good lease deals for employees.
Well done comparison👍 both are great looking cars. Perhaps, look-wise, the upcoming Volvo C40 can be a better comparison with the I-PACE.
Once more, a quality review, honest, informative and really entertaining 👏
Just visited the local dealer and saw the iPace… believe me the RED one just blows your mind. It really shows the true profile of the car(a grey one just next to it was a very unremarkable car one would not really notice)
It’s a great car BUT it’s about twice the price XC40 will be when lanced here in India )
I still wonder why there is a focus on 0-60 on EV cars and normally aspirated cars. This should not be a focus as most drivers would not be able to handle that sudden burst of power an EV is capable of. Top speed are also irrelevant as we are ultimately governed by national speed limits which are never 150+ in the UK. Nice to watch a review without Tesla being brought into the equation allowing these cars to stand on their own merits . Well done team Electrifying 👍👍 up
The IPace is an outstanding car and handles like a high quality sports car. After having an XC90 for two weeks, I was so glad to get back into the quality and class of the IPace.
Have both an I-Pace and an XC90 Excellence. Both great cars but the Excellence beats the I-Pace in both "quality" and "class." Built like a tank.
I just love JAGUAR I-PACE ❤️
Fantastic presentation
Really interesting comparison... but why does the volume keep whanging up and down?
I saw an iPace in a car park yesterday. It looks amazing !! Sadly , at £63K in the UK, this is a bit beyond my budget. But if I had £63K burning a hole in my pocket (or bank account) then I would buy the Jaguar iPace over the Volvo.
The Jag looks like a Buick Regal. I was hoping it would have some really slick styling.
Great review. Better than the current ones which have become frivolous.
I would get the Jaguar I-PACE over the Volvo XC40 electric any time
I still think that Jaguar are missing an opportunity by not selling a cheaper version of the i-Pace. Do we really need that big, heavy expensive battery? A smaller version, say 70KwHr would weigh less, handle better and probably give 180 miles per charge instead of 230. Also, make the cheaper variant rear wheel drive only. This would shed additional weight and cost. Maybe make a slightly plainer version without the glass roof etc. Just make those changes and the car would even be faster - and cost less.
Looking forward to the Kia UV6 comparison.
I wonder when Volvo will do a 2 wheel drive long-range XC40 - just like Polestar has (same drivetrain)?
I currently have the same colour XC40 in petrol and absolutely love the design - it definitely stands out. Jag does have a lovely dashboard and interior but comes at a price. For the price of the Jag I'd rather buy a Porches Macan.
How far will your Macan go on electricity? Dumb comparison.
@@aldeflorio5500 I was talking about the turbo ⛽ not ready for electric yet
I just love the look and feel of the Volvo, so comfortable and relaxing,👍
Would love to see electric Jaguar F Type two-seater :)
I'd take the Volvo any day. The iPace has always put me off a fair bit ...
Would appreciate your opinion .. will it be better to consider buying XC40 recharge or an EQA 250 ?
Volvo just dropped the price £4000. Starts at £50k now !
And the Jag can actually be off-roaded. Seriously considering one. I wonder if the reliability is better than their ICE vehicles.
£60k price of Volvo First Edition only of interest to company car drivers in reality. Volvo internet sales only of recharge to private customers on hire contract. Cheaper than £50k Polestar on a lease and dealers unhappy. Great review again. Waiting patiently for my Ioniq 5 in July.....
Could you compare the updated xc40 with the 77.4kWh Ioniq 5 ?? 😎
Where I live, you are looking at $80k vs $128k for the iPace SE 294kw version . . . That’s $48k towards a holiday or three.
Are you talking Oz ? The XC40 is $85K and the IPace is $158K>$185KAus . I should mention that the XC40 comes with a hidden towbar ? Which is great for use with a small trailer for moving things .
The to-and-fro really helps with the comparison. Yes, families with small kids would prefer the Volvo. Those whose kids are grown and now lust for luxury would opt for the Jaguar. I will embarrass myself by pointing out one of my pet peeves with interiors: I prefer the Jag because it has side-by-side cup holders. I loathe a front-to-back alternative. Ugh.
I love the styling of the IPace it looks so sleek. And besides it's a JAG!
No comparison the I pace has style, performance and luxury. More expensive but you can see why
There I-Pace EV320 is a limited edition model in places like Germany and the Netherlands thats £10K cheaper
Jaguar I pace no doubt 💯
If I took the jag on a typical access road to hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest it would require towing
I've ordered the Volvo because in Australia the iPace is about 25000 pounds more expensive. There is not a huge price difference between the petrol XC40 and the fully electric one
Jag all day long. 👍😎
I really want to go EV but price and towing is an issue. Yes I know there is no range issue with either until a trailer is in on the back.
I couldn't possibly afford either of them, some of us still have a mortgage on our house, never mind taking out a second one for an EV luxury car
Am I missing something? The jaguar ipace is priced at nearly $150,000 while the Volvo is about $75,000 - what is the point of comparing a car that’s so expensive against an affordable one as if they are in the same bracket?
The iPace seems to not have the open cabin in the front as a lot of pure electric cars. I won't say the XC40 Recharge is a pure electric car. It's a shared or converted to electric car. Now with vehicles like the Ioniq 5 coming to market, or Volvo showing it's to-be next generation EVs with the Concept Recharge, the whole front area will be open. It's open on the Ioniq. It may be open on say the VW ID4. So, iPace being pure electric didn't really take advantage of that. Otherwise, it's smartly designed.
The Volvo interior is too black. It needs a punch of another color. There's one with an orange carpet and door trim and even if that's not the most appealing color, it does brighten the interior. There's also one with white seats and has some white on the doors that breaks the monotony of the black. I think it is time for a new-look Volvo interior. This one has become very familiar and it's quite nice. So Volvo will have to make a very nice interior in their next-gen cars as they set the bar high and expectations will be high.
Volo is dull looking! Love the look of the Jag. I think given the battery size on the Jag it should do better on range. Actually I think they both need to work on efficiency!
The tow hitch of the Volvo is really something.
The one on the iPace is cool too 👍🏻
Bjørn Nyland just demonstrated the one on the BMW iX3, motorized but extremely slow!
@@casperhansen826 if you’re serious about towing, diesel is the only real option in the real world for now
@@JohnInSale I don't tow long distances and usually tow a small weight with my small trailer. So a BEV is perfect for the job.
@@casperhansen826 cool, but must take an effect on battery range , so limited mileage is okay for you then
But it’s cool that ev’s can tow and will only get better 👍🏻
All in for the Jag!!!
Really great review. Slight correction though, the Volvo doesn't have a 150kW onboard charger, the onboard charger is for AC, the 150kW is for DC.
Can't believe the ipace is 150kw charging yet
if i had the money to buy it , i'll take the I-Pace because i like it more than the XC40 .
The colors of the Volvo are a bit meh to me
Either way, they're both faster than the "Mustang" (vomit!) Mach-E.
Seems the world has gone topsy-turvy if the Jag has a bigger boot than the Volvo, does it not?
I haven't sat in an I-Pace, but perhaps its ride height is similar to an old Subaru Outback? (Before they got massive)
I-Pace looks mutch more sporty. But im not shore its a better car. Volvo is great cars. The polestar has mutch nicer look inside than the c40.
No contest, ipace for me.
Xc40 is a bit of a Mickey take from Volvo considering the cost of the combustion engine equivalents
Why spend more on a Volvo over a Polestar?
Love the XC40 Recharge but boy it's overpriced. £10k more expensive than the Polstar 2?? same drivetrain what the?
The other thing with the Volvo is you can only have one via the online care by Volvo working out at over £700 per month. There is a purchase option starting at £57k.
Rumour has it there is going to be a baby SUV XC20 based on a different platform so it will be a pure EV design. Cant wait for that!
When is Volvo going to bring out a fully electric estate/station-wagon V90/V70 equivalent? Any and all manufacturers are so fixated on SUVs and hatchbacks.
Not anytime soon. However, the Volvo Concept Recharge, the sort of blueprint for Volvo's next generation of EVs, has more of a wagon than SUV shape to it. Hopefully, they're lowering their SUVs to be more like higher riding wagons.
Keep the car, ill take her
I-pace is a much nicer car than the XC40. XC40 isn't in the same luxury class. About Jag's only competitor is the Audi e-tron
Jaguar is the best....
So, the elephant in the room is...they are both overpriced by 10-20k?
16:55 i think 'less stressed' is a bit inaccurate, with an EV you're acting like that because you have range anxiety.
No contest. Jag is just better all round.
Hi Guys, before you get too excited about either of these cars, take a long hard look at their relative energy consumptions as highlighted by their miles per kw/hr or their kw/hr per 100 kilometers/miles. They are truly appalling. That's why, in particular the jaguar, have bigger batteries.
Does it really matter the 0 to 60 time? When most of us just want a reliable EV. Range is important
And charging speed. The faster you can charge the quicker you are back on the road.
Volvo has never been chic. It's a brand that is about safety. Volvo invented the 3-point seatbelt and gave the tech away for free for any brand to use.
It's a Swedish brand (well Chinese too now), not Scandinavian.
It's a bit rude to pretend that Danes or Norwegians were involved.
I agree especially given the xc40 P8 is built in Belgium
The Volvo is a 30k car priced at 60k because it’s electric. They need to sort that out.
They can only make so many, there's big demand even at high prices. They're happy to take rich people's money now, will make em cheaper once there is less rich people to sell to and more supply / competition.
Show me a new petrol or diesel car with this performance and spec for £30k 🤔 Nope !!!
You’ll need about £57k for a BMW 340 Touring with some options to match this Volvo.
Appreciate the supply/price point. Would like Volvo to prioritise EVs over ICE and price accordingly though. But to suggest that the XC40 is a performance car is laughable. You’ll be spinning it on its roof if that’s your dream.
@@SDK2006b The seats are outmatched by my first car, a Fiat 500 2011. This car is way overpriced, and i cant wait to hand it back to Volvo when my new E-Tron is ready for delivery in june. 6 months after launch, there is still a infinite number of technical issues and functions that arent even launched, and i have never reached more than 60kwh peak charging speed (at 150kwh ++++ chargers). I have owned three premium Volvos (V40 CC Summum, Xc60, Xc70) since 2013, and this car doesnt even remotely feel like a Volvo. Im so disapointed by the brand i thought i would stay with forever, and even more disgusting is that they spent on average FOUR weeks to get responses from customer support.
@Alfs Awful Atleast they start in the morning, and dont try to kill you by avoiding a non-excistent danger ahead and steering you into traffic.
Clean , fresh and still laggy! Doesn't seem intuitive and is so poor after the refresh. It is designed to keep Jag lovers into electric.
So it took 18 mins to get to why this is a crap comparison. This is the first Electric version of the XC40 - they’ve gone for top spec at launch and that is why it falls into the I-Pace review territory. On a 3+36 lease a basic petrol XC40 can be had for `£350 and a trim or two up and you’re into £450 - but if you want an electric version today its £800+ a month - which is insane - I have an XC40 and would love the electric as its been a great car - But I can save significant cash by getting a Tesla and a second hand trailer for tip days!
It’s the XC40 recharge for me. Had a gas XC40 and fell in love with Swedish minimalism. Swapped it for the model y though. Looked at I-pace but it’s too old fashioned and missing Google tech.
This is a no brainer.
The ipace is one of the uhly est cars on the markert today.
I'd rather go farther than faster !
They sell the 320 HP iPace in Norway ? The Jag is overpriced, and for looks it is so dull compared to the new Etrons. Great video style and very informative.
E-tron? Is there any decent car with that badge? Ok you're talking of E-Tron GT... A Porsche Taycan in disguise
Yeah can't agree on the styling point at all. The Jaguar is sleek and well-designed; the E-Tron is a fat overwrought box and pretty clearly a converted ICEV.
Both great cars, however if I had the money and choice it wud be the Ipace for sure.
Sorry to be so dull, but I
couldn't help noticing the
the repeated 'the' in the
the thumbnail text...
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It's a curious phenomenon, and quite common in English; I've often wondered if it occurs in languages with an entirely different alphabet and word-structure such as Urdu, Arabic, and Chinese.
Yes, I'm a very boring person. I can't afford an EV of any description, by the way, so I just ride an old bike these days.
I do not need to watch the video. Jaguar i-pace wins hands down for me.
I like the Jag better than the Volvo Brick 😆😉
You must be kidding. IPace still best LUXURY SUV, Taycan aside (more Sport than Luxe). Volvo is completely middle management. Competent, but will never getbthe brass ring or... stir the imagination.
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The Jag needs an external refresh to bring it to current design trends, it's an old EV now and it shows.
Personally, I prefer the interior of the i-pace.... but both are way too expensive.
Nail on the head- both too pricey
XC 40 can do more for less, can open sunroof, safest, Google system, all specs better. It's really not that hard to choose.
- Volvo range is pretty poor and a bigger deal than the video implies.
- I like that Volvo sits up higher like a traditional SUV.
- I-Pace interior is much nicer, and super nice leather.
- I-Pace has a better stereo.
- I-Pace has a better warranty: 5 years!
- Local Volvo sales rep is an idiot: more interested in talking politics and actually openly talked against Volvo EV because of range and assumed difficulty charging it on a trip. Said the one EV they had was a demo and not for sale, never offered a test drive. Again, complete idiot.
Both are nice!!!
She clearly forgot the ipace adjustable height with air suspension.
You seriously cant compare a volvo with a premium car. They are in two completely different segments of the market. Someone looking at luxury cars arent going to even consider buying a volvo unless they are braindead. I do not care how much volvo is trying to upmark their cars lately, they never have and never will be a premium car brand. Even the most powerfull models they make are slow and sluggish, and handle like boats.
Scandi Chic vs British Beef...cute! Here's what you should say the next time you meet a middle eastern ruler and reach out your hand: Shake, you Chic Sheikh!!! 😜😉😂
But to more serious matters, even if I won a lottery this year, a Plugin Hybrid is something I'd not spend a DIME on. Maybe I've become spoiled by our family Tesla Model 3 which takes off like a silent rocket. And can travel 250-260 miles (don't buy the Tesla hype that you get 300 miles; you DO NOT). So hey, 20 miles (or 30, or 40, whatever) of all electric is a cynical JOKE. What you need to tell us, therefore, is this: from the minute you leave your home with a plugin, if you drive exclusively in hybrid mode, how is the engine noise? How is the acceleration? How is the gas (um, petrol) mileage? How? :)
Volvos - boxy but good.
It's a utility vehicle, it should be boxy. Volvo sedans like the s90 and s60 aren't boxy.
I like the Jag, & understand the appeal, but the Volvo wins it for me. It looks more current & is far more practical, the only pity is its not a purpose built fully EV.