--- title: "A Jaguar I-Pace Once Owned by King Charles Can Be Yours" description: "King Charles' former all-electric 2018 Jaguar I-Pace is heading for auction and it wears a one-of-one paint." date: "2024-02-18" modified: "2024-02-18" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-jaguar-i-pace-once-owned-by-king-charles-can-be-yours" categories: - "Jaguar News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "I-Pace" - "Jaguar" --- # A Jaguar I-Pace Once Owned by King Charles Can Be Yours ![]() *Historics* Now is your chance to quite literally drive like a king. Heading for [*Historics* ]()auction on March 2 is an all-electric 2018 [Jaguar ]()I-Pace that was bought, owned, and driven by King Charles III. The royal family sold the[ I-Pace ]()in 2021 but it still carries the prestige of being owned by British royalty. However, even without its royal ownership, this 2018 I-Pace is special, considering it's the only one ever made to wear its color. When King Charles (then Prince Charles) bought the car in 2018, it was painted Eiger Grey but the then-Prince wanted it in his favorite color, Loire Blue. And so it was. Jaguar took the car back, and repainted it in the desired blue, making it the only Loire Blue Jaguar I-Pace ever built. ![]() ![]() ![]() King Charles wasn't the only member of the royal family to have driven the I-Pace, though. According to *Historics*, the I-Pace was driven by several members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan Markle. When the then-Prince was first spotted in the I-Pace, a reporter asked how the new car was, to which he responded "Silent but deadly," with a laugh. Royal connections aside, though, the Jaguar I-Pace is an interesting car. Ian Callum's funky-looking electric hatchback debuted in 2018 to rave reviews. It even dominated the World Car of the Year awards in 2019, taking the Design of the Year, Green Car of the Year, and the main World Car of the Year awards. More recently, though, it's been an afterthought in the electric vehicle market, due to the influx of newer, longer-range, higher-tech EVs. I always liked the I-Pace's design, though (I know I'm in the minority), and it was always said to be quick and fun to drive. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jaguar I-Paces have depreciated rapidly in recent years. You can find low-mileage examples for well under $30,000, a huge discount from its current $73,275 starting price. Shockingly, even with its low mileage (35,000 miles) and royal history, King Charles' former I-Pace isn't expect to sell for an absurd number: $69,320-$88,226 (£55,000 - £70,000). Would you pay basically new I-Pace-money for a used one that was once owned by the British royal family and painted in a one-of-one color? Or do you just snag a much cheaper one without any royal connections? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRpnN7fUIY8&t=30s *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()