The ride is firm yet comfortable. The interior is luxurious, with an attractive combination of charm and high-tech features. They include dual screens for the infotainment system and a fussy push-button gear selector.

The ability to raise the ride height allows the I-PACE to traverse moderately rough terrain.

Like other EVs, we found that it takes quite a while to charge. The 90-kilowatt-hour battery takes about 13 hours from almost empty using a 240-volt connection.

Jaguar says that on a DC fast charger, the I-Pace can be charged from empty to 80 percent in 40 minutes.