Tesla Model Y vs Jaguar E-Pace
What's the difference?

Tesla Model Y

$58,900 - $89,400

2026 price

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Jaguar E-Pace

$23,999 - $40,888

2020 price

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Summary

2026 Tesla Model Y

2020 Jaguar E-Pace

By Andrew Chesterton

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Diesel

Electric range

681 km

6.0L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

14.6 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

82.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Seriously practical
A seating layout that makes perfect sense
Long-distance driving range

Value
Practicality
Safety

Dislikes

Ride might be too firm for some
Compromised vision from driver's seat
Lack of Apple CarPlay a turn-off

Relative thirst
So-so warranty
Steering’s modest road feel

2026 Tesla Model Y Summary

This is the new Tesla Model Y L, of course, but before we even start I need to ask you a very important question.

How often, honestly, do you use all seven seats in your seven-seater? Or if you only have five seats, how often is there a human in every single one?

Rarely, if ever?

Yep, me too. So stick around, because this is, by far, the best family SUV seating layout. And one where there’ll finally be no fighting over who gets stuck with the dodgy seat.

And as a result, the six-seat Tesla Model Y L might just be among the best all-electric SUV offerings around.

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2020 Jaguar E-Pace Summary

Jaguar raised more than a few eyebrows in 2016 when it entered the rapidly expanding world of premium SUVs with the mid-size F-Pace. And the product development boffins at Coventry HQ liked it so much they cooked up another one.

The compact E-Pace (and subsequent electric I-Pace) has re-positioned the brand from luxury sedans, wagons, and performance sports cars, to all that with SUVs now leading the brand and product charge.

The F-Pace is a beautifully composed five-seater. Does this smaller E-Pace package deliver even more good things?

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Tesla Model Y 2020 Jaguar E-Pace

Verdict

If you like the five-seat Model Y, then you'll like the six-seat L version even more. I think this the best example of Tesla's electric SUV to date, and the cabin layout just makes a lot of sense, and would suit plenty of families who don't need to squeeze someone into a compromised middle seat.

Note: The author, Andrew Chesterton, is a co-owner of Smart As Media, a content agency and media distribution service with a number of automotive brands among its clients. When producing content for CarsGuide, he does so in accordance with the CarsGuide Editorial Guidelines and Code of Ethics, and the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.

Verdict

The Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag P250 is a compact, polished premium SUV package. Good value, super safe and spacious, it combines brilliant practicality with comfort and healthy performance. It’s a little thirsty, there are some relatively minor dynamic niggles, and Jaguar’s ownership package needs to lift its game. But for those who don’t have a lot of room to spare, yet don’t want to skimp on the luxury experience, it’s a compelling option in a highly competitive category.

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Tesla Model Y vs Jaguar E-Pace
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