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What used electric car should we replace our Honda CR-V with?

We are looking to replace a petrol Honda CR-V automatic with an electric SUV and exploring what's best? Our Honda CR-V has been super reliable and we value that. The Jaguar I-Pace has superb reviews as a car and cost is good value used but lots of reports suggesting scary unreliability, build quality issues and problematic breakdown/repair support. How scared should we be of that? And should we get an alternative electric SUV instead?

Asked on 7 September 2023 by Greg Rosen

Answered by Andrew Brady
Jaguar actually performed very well in our Satisfaction Index last year: www.honestjohn.co.uk/honest-john-satisfaction-inde.../

We've had very few reports of issues with the Jaguar I-Pace, too. Early models suffered from electrical gremlins and a few battery issues, but these should have been ironed out by now: www.honestjohn.co.uk/jaguar/i-pace/good

If you're considering a used Jaguar I-Pace, it might be worth investing in an aftermarket warranty to put your mind at rest: www.honestjohn.co.uk/cheap-car-warranties/

As an alternative, it might be worth looking at more mainstream electric cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Skoda Enyaq iV.

If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

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