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When a lifelong gearhead found himself climbing into an electric Waymo Jaguar I-Pace in the warm Phoenix afternoon, he did not just settle into the back seat to marvel at the absence of a driver. His eyes went straight to the dashboard, searching for the one number that reveals the real life of any machine: the odometer.
What he saw made him reach for his phone and capture the moment before it could vanish. He went to Facebook to talk about it.
“2021 Waymo Jaguar I Pace autonomous rideshare in Phoenix, glanced over at the odometer and realized it has almost 242,000 miles! Waymo started driving on October 8th, 2020, in Phoenix, so if this has been driving since day 1, every single day, it would’ve traveled 137 miles a day. Posted at half battery life, 62 miles remaining.”
It was the kind of unfiltered discovery that needs no marketing spin. A quarter-million miles of silent motors and autonomous decision-making, all wrapped in the sheetmetal of a compact electric Jaguar. Proof in hand, he posted it to the Facebook group “Mileage Impossible,” the informal registry of mechanical overachievers.
How Jaguar Changed The Game
- Originally rated at 234 mi (WLTP), later software upgrades nudged the EPA-estimated range up to 246 miles
- Jaguar converted the I‑PACE into a competitive racer in its own eTROPHY series, and even set an EV lap record at Laguna Seca
- Autonomous ride-hailing firm Waymo selected the I‑PACE for up to 20,000 vehicles, and by mid-2025 had around 1,500 deployed, with plans for more
- One owner recounted how his I‑PACE cross-country drive turned into a “tech support marathon”, facing frozen interfaces and mismatched charging apps
There, the photo and story became an instant talking point among enthusiasts who understand that odometer readings can tell as much about engineering as any factory specification sheet.
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Alex Grant summed up the mood: “Kinda crazy to think about a car having a quarter million miles without ever having a driver. And also being a Jaguar.” David Hutchins noted the unusual consequence of that fact: “and also being fully electric! Probably the best condition driver’s seat to mileage ever.”
Wear And Tear With Autonomous Cars
Without a driver, the wear and tear that usually defines a high-mileage cabin simply does not exist. The bolsters are not crushed, the armrest is unpolished by elbows, and the steering wheel leather remains untouched.
Cameron Hartshorn added perspective with, “The best chance of that many miles with the least amount of trouble in a Jag.” Fleet operation under strict maintenance schedules has a way of eliminating the inconsistencies of human ownership. Mitch Brown observed, “Not many Jags ever see that mileage hahahaha,” and Nick Sokolis replied, “Maybe in the US. In the UK, many do.”
If this Jaguar has indeed been in service since October 2020, the math checks out: roughly 137 miles per day, every day. That is equivalent to a round trip from Phoenix to Tucson without a break in the schedule.
Jaguars First Electric SUV
- Jaguar’s I‑PACE was the brand’s inaugural all-electric SUV, merging sleek luxury with zero emissions, breaking new ground for Jaguar’s lineup
- The I‑PACE swept multiple top-tier accolades, including 2019 World Car of the Year, Car Design of the Year, and Green Car of the Year
- It accelerates from 0–60 mph in around 4.5 seconds, offering a sporty flair beneath its refined exterior
- The I‑PACE’s cabin air features PM2.5 filtration, and its SOTA (Software‑Over‑The‑Air) capability keeps infotainment and charging systems continuously updated
The battery on the I-PACE, showing 62 miles of range at half charge, suggests that while degradation has likely occurred, the pack remains serviceable after what must be thousands of charging cycles. In an age where battery life is often questioned, this particular example offers data rather than conjecture.
What is striking is how quietly this milestone has been reached. There was no press event, no headline from the manufacturer, just another vehicle in daily service accumulating miles as predictably as the sunrise. For the enthusiasts who still measure a car’s worth by how it is used rather than how it is advertised, this is the truest kind of test: continuous operation under real conditions.
The true story of this machine is not only in its lidar towers or its software updates. It is in the six-digit number on the dash, a testament to the idea that careful engineering, consistent maintenance, and a steady driving style can make even a Jaguar into a marathon runner.
Image Sources: Jaguar Media Center & Waymo Media Center
Noah Washington is an automotive journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys covering the latest news in the automotive industry and conducting reviews on the latest cars. He has been in the automotive industry since 15 years old and has been featured in prominent automotive news sites. You can reach him on X and LinkedIn for tips and to follow his automotive coverage.
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