The luxury electric SUV segment represents the future of motoring. It takes the excellent SUV formula of space and practicality and adds a clean, efficient electric powertrain. That’s why the segment is rapidly gaining traction. Two early adopters are the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge and the 2024 Jaguar I-Pace.
The 2024 XC40 Recharge and the 2024 Jaguar I-Pace have been around for several years. For this model year, the 2024 XC40 Recharge gets efficiency and range updates. However, the 2024 I-Pace did not receive any notable changes for this year.
Let’s discover which one is the better luxury electric SUV. We’ll pit the 2024 XC40 Recharge against the 2024 I-Pace in a trio of tests. We’ll evaluate each vehicle’s performance, safety, and interior offerings. And if you want to see the new XC40 recharge in the metal, visit Volvo Cars Fredericksburg. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will also tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge range.
The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge and the 2024 Jaguar I-Pace have identically-sized passenger cabins and trunks. They can seat up to five adults apiece. Their rear seats boast split-folding configurations for enhanced cargo capacity.
The 2024 XC40 Recharge boasts Volvo’s clean and neat design with a massively simplified control layout. Drivers will appreciate Volvo’s focus on ergonomics and long-distance driving comfort. Meanwhile, the 2024 I-Pace’s cabin looks and feels less premium. You’ll find higher-quality materials in the Volvo.
Both SUVs come with digital instrument displays and touchscreen infotainment systems. Both vehicles offer standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity. The 2024 XC40 utilizes a single touchscreen for infotainment plus climate functions. Meanwhile, the 2024 I-Pace provides a separate screen for climate control. Independent testing has shown that this layout is less intuitive. Drivers had to take their eyes off the road to adjust the climate control.
Finally, the 2024 XC40’s Google-based infotainment system receives regular over-the-air updates from Volvo, which allows Volvo to implement new features and improvements as they become available.
The 2024 XC40 Recharge comes in two powertrain options. Lower trims feature a single electric motor with 248 horsepower. This motor drives the rear axle and offers 0-60 in 6.6 seconds.
Higher trims provide a twin motor configuration that uses an electric motor on each axle, putting out 402 horsepower. Twin motor variants are all-wheel-drive. Independent testing has timed these variants at just 4.3 seconds in the 0-60 benchmark.
The 2024 I-Pace is only available in an all-wheel-drive form. It has two electric motors and a total output of 394 horsepower. It achieves 0-60 in around 4.4 seconds. There’s no single motor variant.
Both vehicles feature regenerative braking to top up their battery packs. They’ll also help you achieve the optimal driving style for maximum range.
Volvo has optimized single-motor variants to offer up to 293 miles of range on an upgraded 79.3-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Meanwhile, twin motor variants get a slightly smaller 75-kilowatt-hour battery. However, their motors have received efficiency tweaks as well that enable a range of up to 254 miles for these variants, as per Volvo. The 2024 XC60 Recharge can be charged at a DC fast charger or a 240-volt home charger.
Jaguar’s quoted range for the 2024 I-Pace is just 246 miles, despite having a larger 99 kilowatt-hour battery. This figure is applicable for models with 20-inch wheels. Upgrading to the more attractive 22-inch units will reduce the range to a Jaguar-quoted 216 miles. The 2024 I-Pace can also be charged via DC fast charging or a 240-volt home charger.
The 2024 XC40 Recharge and the 2024 I-Pace provide comprehensive suites of active and passive safety features. Both vehicles include autonomous emergency braking and forward collision warning. The 2024 XC40 Recharge can also detect pedestrians and cyclists.
Lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control are standard on these two luxury electric SUVs. They also have the expected airbags, stability control, child safety locks, and daytime running lamps.
The 2024 I-Pace is an impressive luxury electric SUV but can’t beat the 2024 XC40 Recharge. Volvo wins our Volvo vs. Jaguar matchup. The XC40 Recharge offers a more pleasant interior with better ergonomics. It has a more efficient single-motor variant. After all, everyone does not desire 400 horsepower. It also edges ahead in terms of standard safety kit. That’s why we recommend the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge. Visit Volvo Cars Fredericksburg today, and we’ll get you in the driver’s seat.
