Jaguar I Pace Charging Cable
Quick recommendation
Jaguar changed the I-Pace's onboard charger in the middle of 2020, and at a British house the change makes almost no difference at all. Cars up to 20MY have a 7 kW single phase charger. From 21MY, announced in June 2020, every I-Pace got an 11 kW three phase unit as standard. A home supply carries one phase and tops out at 7.4 kW, so both cars charge at roughly the same speed on a domestic wallbox. The upgrade only shows itself on a three phase supply, which is why so many owners have never noticed which one they own.
Both versions use a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Jaguar puts the charging flap on the front wheel arch, nearside, so the lead reaches in at the kerb-side front corner rather than anywhere near the back of the car.
The 32A single phase cable is the right buy for either. On a 7 kW car it gives the full rate the charger can take, and on an 11 kW car it gives the full 7.4 kW a house can deliver. The 32A three phase cable only pays on a 21MY or later I-Pace at a workplace with three genuine phases, where a full charge falls from 13 hours to 8 hours 45 minutes. On a pre-2021 car there is no benefit to be had anywhere, since its onboard charger is a single phase unit.
The 16A cable is not worth the saving on a 90 kWh battery. Twenty five and three quarter hours is not a charging strategy, and it drops recovery to about 13 miles an hour on a car with 292 miles of range.
Every I-Pace left the factory with a 3-pin lead, and plenty have since lost it. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable gives 2.3 kW from a 13 amp domestic socket, around 8 miles an hour, which is no way to fill this battery but does mean a night at a relative's house is worth sixty or seventy miles. Our guide explains what a house socket can achieve.
The smaller Jaguar plug-in hybrid is covered at Jaguar E-Pace charging cable and the saloon at Jaguar XJ charging cable. Everything Jaguar sits under Jaguar EV charging cables. The sealing figures quoted below are explained in our guide to IP ratings.
All of these leads are made to IEC 62196 Type 2 and hold CE certification, working from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. IP55 covers the Type 2 to Type 2 cables and IP67 the Type 2 to 3-Pin. Each one comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and same-day dispatch on working-day orders placed before 2pm.
Jaguar I-Pace Charging Times by Model Year
21MY onwards, 84.7 kWh usable, up to 292 miles WLTP
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 25 hours 45 mins | approx. 13 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 13 hours | approx. 26 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 8 hours 45 mins | approx. 38 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 41 hours 30 mins | approx. 8 miles | Ideal backup |
19MY and 20MY, 84.7 kWh usable, up to 292 miles WLTP
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7 kW, single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 25 hours 45 mins | approx. 13 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 13 hours 45 mins | approx. 24 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 13 hours 45 mins | approx. 24 miles | Single-phase charger, no gain |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 41 hours 30 mins | approx. 8 miles | Ideal backup |
Jaguar published the pack only as 90 kWh gross, so the 84.7 kWh usable figure comes from third party measurement. The changeover happened during 2020, so a car registered late that year could be either. A cold snap or a long motorway stint will each pull these miles down.
Jaguar I-Pace Charging Cable FAQs
What cable fits a Jaguar I-Pace?
Every Jaguar I-Pace uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, and the 32A single phase version suits both charger versions at home. It gives a pre-2021 car its full 7 kW and a 2021 on car the full 7.4 kW a British house can supply.
Does my I-Pace have the 7kW or the 11kW charger?
Cars up to 20MY have 7 kW single phase and 21MY onwards have 11 kW three phase, standard on both counts rather than optional. Jaguar announced the change in June 2020, so a car registered in the second half of that year could be either and the registration date will not settle it. At home the two charge at almost the same speed anyway.
Would a three phase cable help a Jaguar I-Pace?
Only on a 21MY or later car, and only where three genuine phases exist. There it takes a full charge from 13 hours to 8 hours 45 minutes. On a pre-2021 I-Pace it cannot help at all, because that car's onboard charger is single phase, and on any house supply it delivers exactly what the cheaper 32A cable delivers.
How long does a Jaguar I-Pace take to charge at home?
About 13 hours from empty on a 32A cable for a 2021 on car, and 13 hours 45 minutes for an earlier one. This is a big battery, so most owners top up rather than fill, and a seven hour overnight window returns roughly 180 miles.
How long a cable does a Jaguar I-Pace need?
The socket sits on the nearside front wheel arch of a 4.68 metre car, well forward. That makes 5m marginal on most driveways, because a wallbox mounted at the rear or on the driver's side leaves the lead crossing the whole car. This is a 10m car more often than not.
Can an I-Pace use public AC chargers with this cable?
Yes. The great majority of British public AC points are untethered, meaning the driver supplies the lead, so one cable covers home and away. CCS rapid chargers have their cable built in and need nothing from you.