Jaguar I-Pace EV400 2018-2020 EV charger: which one fits best?
The early Jaguar I-Pace EV400 was built from 2018 to 2020. At home it charges at a maximum of 7.4 kW over a single phase. That is one of the three power lines in your fuse box, and it decides your charger choice. A heavier wallbox will not make this car faster. A three-phase 11 kW unit even makes it slower. The 2021 facelift uses a different on-board charger, so the model year matters here. Our Jaguar I-Pace EV charger page compares the versions, and the Jaguar EV charger overview covers the rest of the range.
For the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 2018-2020 we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 2018-2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 90 kWh (84.7 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.4 kW (single-phase, 32 A) |
| Range (WLTP) | up to approx. 470 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | approx. 11.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | up to approx. 100 kW |
Which EV charger fits the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 2018-2020?
Because this I-Pace draws its power from one phase, a 7.4 kW charger gives it everything it can take. A three-phase 11 kW wallbox is the trap here. That unit supplies 16 A on each of its three phases, and this car uses only one of them. It therefore charges at 3.7 kW and needs twice as long as it does on a single-phase 32 A charger.
Two features are worth checking at this power level. Load balancing measures what the rest of your house is drawing. It lowers the charging power when the washing machine and the oven run together. On the long overnight sessions this big battery needs, that keeps your fuse box out of trouble. Chargers with dynamic load balancing do this automatically. If you have panels on the roof, a charger for solar surplus charging waits for the sun instead of the grid.
One thing our 7.4 kW range does not offer is a built-in MID meter. That is a calibrated kWh meter inside the charger. It records your charging separately from the rest of your household use. The calibration means the figure is exact rather than an estimate. You will find one on the chargers with a MID meter, which we stock at 11 kW. For this car that means gaining the meter and losing half your charging speed. That trade-off is yours to make, and for most I-Pace owners the speed wins.
Our 7.4 kW EV chargers all fit this car. The home EV chargers page is the wider starting point if you are still weighing up your options. Check that your fuse box can supply 32 A on that phase before you order. We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance.
How long does the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 2018-2020 take to charge?
A full charge on a 7.4 kW charger takes around 11.5 hours: you divide the usable 84.7 kWh by 7.4 kW. In practice you rarely charge from empty to full, so a night on the charger covers daily use comfortably. Pick the lighter 3.7 kW version instead, a single phase at 16 A, and the time doubles to over 22 hours. The I-Pace uses a Type 2 connection, like most modern chargers. You only need a separate Type 2 charging cable when you charge at a public point away from home.
Other versions of the Jaguar I-Pace
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for the other versions of the Jaguar I-Pace:
- Jaguar I-Pace EV400, the facelift from 2021 with a three-phase on-board charger
- Jaguar I-Pace EV320, the entry version
Frequently asked questions
Does the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 2018-2020 need a three-phase charger?
No, and a three-phase charger would work against you. This early I-Pace has a single-phase 7.4 kW on-board charger. An 11 kW wallbox delivers three phases of 16 A, and the car takes only one, so it charges at 3.7 kW. A 7.4 kW charger on a single-phase supply is the right match.
Can this I-Pace use a charger with a MID meter?
Not at 7.4 kW. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter built into the charger, and we stock chargers that have one at 11 kW. Fitting one to this car means accepting 3.7 kW instead of 7.4 kW. An 11 kW unit runs three phases of 16 A, and this car uses one. If you need a calibrated reading, weigh that halved speed against it before you choose.