So far, Tesla has been dominating the high-end electric vehicle market. But now more luxury or high-end American electric start-up companies are about to join them, such as Rivian and Lucid Motors. Over in Europe, the traditional car companies are now beginning to pump out numerous high-end electric vehicles, and among them are Jaguar and BMW.
Jaguar already has its I-Pace on the market while BMW is soon to release its new iX series. For Jaguar, the I-Pace is its first fully electric car and yet it ambitiously intends to go fully electric by 2025, so one can expect them to be investing heavily in EVs over the next few years. The I-Pace and the iX are two of Europe's best high-end SUVs, but which is better?
10 BMW iX xDrive 50 - Range
The BMW iX xDrive 50 has the more impressive range with some 315 EPA miles (or 300 miles depending on the source) on a single charge. Either of those distances is better than the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 with its EPA range of 225 or 246 miles — again depending on the source.
If you are intending on doing long-distance driving, then the range is likely to be a very significant concern. And the range advantage of the BMW iX over the Jaguar is considerable.
9 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 - Available Now
The Jaguar I-Pace is available now, so if you want to buy an I-Pace you don't need to wait. The BMW iX on the other hand is coming soon, while the iX xDrive40 and iX xDrive50 are not entering into production until later in 2021.
The BMW iX M60 is coming even later in 2022 and the specs are not yet known for it.
8 BMW iX xDrive 50 - Possible Level 3 Autonomous Driving
It has been reported that the company has hinted that the BMW iX could feature Level 3 autonomous driving software. Currently, very few cars have this level of autonomous driving that enables you to take your eyes off the road and watch a movie, but you must still be in command of your vehicle.
A number of car companies may have already mastered this technology, but they are still waiting for the right time to actually roll it out.
7 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 - First Of Its Kind In Europe
The Jaguar I-Pace EV is the first fully electric SUV from a premium car manufacturer in Europe. While it won't get to stay alone for very long, it still gets to claim that title. Jaguar Land Rover is owned by the giant Indian company Tata.
Jaguar is a premium car manufacturer noted for its well-built and comfortable vehicles. And they have produced many of Britain's most iconic vehicles. It mostly produces sports utility vehicles and luxury vehicles.
6 BMW iX xDrive 50 - Design
The BMW iX is truly a beautifully designed car and everything you would want from a next-generation vehicle. The interior is lounge-like and the exterior is just as bold and eye-catching.
The BMW iX xDrive50 certainly has the look and feel of a luxury SUV and money well spent.
5 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 - Safety
While it seems the BMW iX xDrive 50 has not yet been rated, the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) has already given its verdict on the I-Pace. The NCAP has given the Jaguar I-Pace an impressive 5-star rating.
So you can rest assured that when you're driving your new luxury Jaguar I-Pace you are about as well protected as you can expect to be in a modern vehicle. The safety breakdown was Adult occupant: 91%, Child occupant: 81% Pedestrian: 73%, and Safety assist: 81%.
4 BMW iX xDrive 50 - Faster Charging
Both the I-Pace and iX will feature fast charging software and will be very convenient to charge. They are both very similar when it comes to charging.
Still, the BMW iX is impressive, being able to add some 75 miles in just 10 minutes and can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 40 minutes.
3 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 - Award Winning
The Jaguar I-Pace EV has become one of the highest awarded production cars from Europe — or anywhere in the world. It has claimed an impressive 62 different international awards.
It even became the first Jaguar to win the European Car of the Year award. Later it won the World Car of the Year award. Owing to its impressive design it won the Best Design category, and predictably, the Best Green Car award.
2 BMW iX xDrive 50 - Carbon Cage
The body of the iX is also a first for BMW. It features the Carbon Cage technology which combines carbon fiber with an aluminum spaceframe.
That enables the vehicle to be both very strong while reducing the weight of the vehicle, and increase passenger safety.
1 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 - Price
While the BMW iX xDrive 50 hasn't actually been priced yet, it would seem that it is going to be somewhere around $127,000.
That would make it significantly more expensive than the I-Pace at around $107,000.
In summary, both the BMW iX xDrive 50 and the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 are excellent European electric SUVs.