BMW iX vs Jaguar I-Pace
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 44% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| iX | I-Pace | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 2 249 000 | R 2 005 100 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 39 309/m | R 35 046/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 67% | 67% |
| Retained after 3 years | 44% | 44% |
| Value after 3 years | R 996 181 | R 888 147 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 252 819 | R 1 116 953 |
| Value after 5 years | R 672 318 | R 599 406 |
| Our tier | Premium EV | Premium EV |
BMW iX →
The iX has been BMW South Africa's electric flagship SUV since late 2021. Polarising looks and a price above two million rand limit it to a small buyer pool. Early examples have lost value dramatically, as is typical of big EVs in this market.
Known for: flagship ev with heavy depreciation
Jaguar I-Pace →
South Africa's first premium electric SUV arrived in March 2019 and won World Car of the Year, but high pricing and thin charging infrastructure kept sales tiny. Production ended in 2024 as Jaguar reset for its electric relaunch. Used values have collapsed, making it one of the fastest-depreciating cars in the country.
Known for: award-winning early ev, brutal depreciation
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BMW iX or the Jaguar I-Pace?
They are close to inseparable: 44% vs 44% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BMW iX loses about R 1 252 819 over three years and the Jaguar I-Pace loses about R 1 116 953. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the BMW iX runs about R 39 309 per month and the Jaguar I-Pace about R 35 046, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.