Jaguar has given its compact E-Pace SUV a mid-life refresh, bringing a range of new hybrid powertrains as well as a variety of updates. 

The new plug-in powertrain – badged P300e – combines a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with an 80kW electric motor. Jaguar says that it’ll be able to drive on purely electric power for up to 34 miles (55 kilometres), while combined CO₂ emissions sit at 44g/km. In terms of fuel economy, it’ll return up to 141mpg combined. 

A new plug-in hybrid variant brings greater efficiency to the E-Pace.

Thanks to quick charging, a 0-80 per cent charge can be achieved in as little as 30 minutes according to Jaguar, via DC public charging. 

Inside, the E-Pace features Jaguar’s latest Pivi Pro infotainment system, which as well as media and phone connectivity options, incorporates software-over-the-air updates to ensure that the car keeps the very latest features. It’s accessed via an 11.4-inch high-definition touchscreen. 

The exterior has been given a light revision too, bringing new LED headlights and a refreshed grille design for a sharper, more dynamic appearance. The bumper at the rear has been given a mesh insert, too. 

New mild-hybrid technology has been applied across the range, with the E-Pace’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel, 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol and 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines all benefitting from the fuel-saving feature. 

The interior of the E-Pace features a massively revised infotainment system.

At the top of the range sits the E-Pace 300 Sport model which, thanks to 295bhp and 400Nm of torque, will go from 0-60mph (0-97km/h) in 6.6 seconds. It also receives active damping, 20-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels and sport seats.