In a regrettable decision for owners of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace, every vehicle in the U.S. is being bought back due to a pervasive battery defect that has led to restricted range. Many owners, including the author, experienced frustrations after facing multiple recalls and diminished driving capabilities. Despite its appealing aesthetics and performance, the I-Pace's early model issues, such as a flawed wiring harness, have dampened satisfaction. The buyback strategy signals Jaguar's decision to prioritize cost-efficiency over prolonged defect resolution, leaving owners disappointed with their once-promising electric vehicle choice.
Every MY2019 Jaguar I-Pace in the US is being bought back due to a battery defect. After two recalls, the car's range is now limited to 80 percent.
Jaguar has decided that purchasing the cars back is cheaper than identifying and replacing defective battery packs. It's frustrating for many owners.
Buying the I-Pace in 2019 was risky, as the model was new and faced unanticipated manufacturing issues including a poorly designed wiring harness.
The I-Pace stood out for range as few options exceeded 200 miles in 2019. The only other alternatives were Tesla and Chevy Bolt.
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