Jaguar I-Pace Black LE vs HSE
Verdict
The Jaguar I-Pace HSE costs RM498,800 against RM460,800 for the Jaguar I-Pace Black LE, so the gap is RM38,000. On paper, that extra spend does not buy more go: both use dual motors, all-wheel drive and make 395 hp, with the same 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The 90.0 kWh battery and 440 km EV range are also identical, as are the 656-litre boot and six airbags. For a Malaysian buyer comparing these two, the Black LE is the cleaner buy unless the HSE’s trim specification has equipment you specifically want.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace Black LE if you want the same 395 hp dual-motor AWD performance and 440 km range for RM38,000 less.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace HSE if you prefer the HSE trim and are willing to pay extra despite no listed gain in power, range or space.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar I-Pace Black LE RM460,800; Jaguar I-Pace HSE RM498,800
- Power: Jaguar I-Pace Black LE 395 hp; Jaguar I-Pace HSE 395 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Jaguar I-Pace Black LE 4.8 s; Jaguar I-Pace HSE 4.8 s
- Battery: Jaguar I-Pace Black LE 90.0 kWh; Jaguar I-Pace HSE 90.0 kWh
- EV range: Jaguar I-Pace Black LE 440 km; Jaguar I-Pace HSE 440 km
- Boot space: Jaguar I-Pace Black LE 656 L; Jaguar I-Pace HSE 656 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 460,800✓ | RM 498,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 395 hp | 395 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 90.0 kWh | 90.0 kWh |
| EV range | 440 km | 440 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,682 mm | 4,682 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 1,565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Boot space | 656 L | 656 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 545 | RM 545 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Black LE
- Same dual-motor AWD layout as the HSE
- Same 395 hp and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 90.0 kWh battery and 440 km range
- No listed performance advantage over the HSE
- Same six-airbag count, not more
- If you want HSE trim, this is not it
HSE
- Same 395 hp dual-motor AWD drivetrain
- Same 656-litre boot and five-seat cabin
- Same 440 km EV range
- RM38,000 dearer than the Black LE
- No listed gain in acceleration, battery size or range
- Same RM545 yearly road tax
Black LE vs HSE FAQ
Is the Jaguar I-Pace Black LE or Jaguar I-Pace HSE better?
The Jaguar I-Pace Black LE is the better buy on the figures. It matches the HSE for 395 hp, 4.8-second acceleration, 90.0 kWh battery capacity, 440 km range and 656 litres of boot space, while costing RM38,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar I-Pace HSE is RM38,000 more expensive than the Jaguar I-Pace Black LE, at RM498,800 versus RM460,800.
Do they have the same performance and EV range?
Yes. Both have dual motors, all-wheel drive, 395 hp, a single-ratio automatic transmission, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, a 90.0 kWh battery and 440 km of EV range.