MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 5 EPA ratings of the I-PACE since 2019 it has averaged 79.6 MPGe, and the 2024 model trails the 100 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2022–2024. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $960.
Every Jaguar I-PACE version, compared
The Jaguar I-PACE was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 83.6 / 76 | 2019–2024 | $863 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model Y is rated 122.7 MPGe, the Hyundai Kona 118.7 MPGe and the Porsche Macan 98.5 MPGe, next to 85 MPGe for the 2024 I-PACE. The I-PACE costs the most of them to run: $247 a year more than the Tesla Model Y.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2024) | 39.6 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.067 |
| Charging per year | $808 |
| Charging over five years | $4,040 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2022–2024 | +$121 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $960 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Jaguar I-PACE does better in town than out of it: 89 in the city against 82 on the highway, $65 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 89 MPGe | $773 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 82 MPGe | $838 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -7 MPGe (-8%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the I-PACE changed over the years
The I-PACE peaked in 2024 at 85 MPGe (89 city, 82 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 76 — 9 MPGe apart, or $96 a year in charging between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89 / 82 | 1 | $808 | |
| 2023 | 89 / 82 | 1 | $808 | |
| 2021 | 80 / 72 | 1 | $904 | |
| 2020 | 80 / 72 | 1 | $904 | |
| 2019 | 80 / 72 | 1 | $904 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Jaguar I-PACE — 1 engine across 2019–2024. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $960. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2024 Jaguar I-PACE rated at?
85 MPGe combined, 89 city and 82 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2019 the I-PACE has averaged 79.6 MPGe.
Is the 2024 I-PACE more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 85 against 85 MPGe combined.
Which I-PACE year has the best efficiency?
The 2024, at 85 MPGe combined (89 city, 82 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the I-PACE get better efficiency than the Tesla Model Y?
No: 85 MPGe for the 2024 I-PACE against 122.7 for the 2025 Tesla Model Y, about $247 a year more to run.
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