I can only speak highly of my P300e. I’ve been very happy with it.

I also had “supposed” HVHC problems, at least that’s what the dealership technician said, but in the end it turned out that the issue was easily solved with just a software update.

So I wonder: could it be that many of those who had their HVHC replaced could also have solved the problem with a simple software update?
I leave the question open...

 

My last Evoque was a P300e and even though I did have two problems whilst I owned it (HVHC and BJB) resulting in it being offroad for a month (BJB was on back order!) it did prove to be very reliable otherwise and very economic to use - especially if you have cheap rate electric overnight! I swapped my P300e for a P270e (not noticed any difference performance wise) late March 2025 and this has been very reliable - it has only been back to the garage once and that was for a recall which unfortunately couldn't be done because of the recent cyber attack - now on a waiting list.

The P300e/P270e Evoque's are very comfortable, powerful and economic to drive, I would definitely recommend one!

 

I've got the E-Pace P300e - same engine and drivetrain as Evoque.
Very happy with the car. Relatively economical, plenty of power when needed and great to drive.

 

Tread carefully. The P300e is fantastic when it works, but the HVHC (high voltage hybrid coolant) heater issue is a very common and expensive failure. If you're set on one, get the newest model you can afford with the longest possible manufacturer's warranty to cover that specific problem. Without a warranty, it's a big financial risk.

 

Just as I said in the previous post:
I’m still convinced that most of the HVCH problems could have been solved just with a software update.

Personally, if I didn’t know anything about mechanics, I would have already been “tricked” at the dealership with quotes exceeding €5000.
Both times I went to the dealership with different cars, they tried to sell me quotes with parts that, in the end, didn’t even need to be replaced.

I love Range Rover — just at a safe distance from the dealerships.
Now I bought the dongle to access Topix Cloud and I do the work myself...

 

Hey all, thanks very much for your comments and experiences.

@Vinnypt I know that you are a very skilled and capable engineer, if I was I would worry a bit less I think 🤔 but having worked in IT I certainly agree with you that a software update could well sort perceived issues with dealers just jumping at the "replace this and that" attitude ...seen it in my industry and it's a lazy way to approach troubleshooting.

@Jay18, good advice, I see JLR currently have a 2 year warranty and 2 year roadside assistance deal on used cars, that's about the only way I would safely get one ( but of course as said you still have the inconvenience of it being in for repair )

@Woody179 ...see you have had the odd issue but still bought another and love the car. I think I would too, it would fit our needs perfectly as I already have a home charger ( Other than the prolonged repair time of course)

@JiggyJag Thanks, a friend has the F Pace and it's gorgeous so I'll have a look at those too. Didn't realise they did the same P300e thought it was a 400e.

What about the diesel FPace ? Am I right in thinking that they don't suffer the same DPF design issue as the Evoque ? IE that the dpf is closer to the engine and turbo and so gets hotter and does more passive regen like a diesel should ....if so then perhaps that is another option?

 

@JiggyJag Thanks, a friend has the F Pace and it's gorgeous so I'll have a look at those too. Didn't realise they did the same P300e thought it was a 400e.

F Pace uses the P400e and E Pace the P300e - different engines but both PHEV.
E Pace is same size as Evoque. F Pace is probably closer to Discovery Sport size.

 

I'm very fond of mine. 3½ years old and still a pleasure to drive. But yes I have an extended warranty and no I would not want to be without one. Not that the car is unreliable, it's just that if things do go wrong they are very expensive to fix. I've driven a recent model and frankly I prefer mine - it doesn't have the single screen controlling everything, and I don't have to switch off the speed limiter every time I get in.

 

That's Good, tend to agree re the newer minimalist interiors.

So what year would you recommend...think I saw an owner on here say you want 2021 onwards as they made some improvements...is that right ?

 

I'd probably go for the newest you can afford, although you might prefer a slightly older one with higher spec. Had no choice with mine -I wanted rid of my Volvo and this was going cheap at the local dealer, and I was just able to afford it!

 

Ah ok well done ...I'm thinking slightly older and higher spec yes as you say

 

Our MY24, built October 23, has been flawless. As I wrote on the forum a long time ago, suppliers of the HVAC unit finally fixed the issues in June 23. It can still fail, of course, but so can a suspension drop link joint!
The car looks good, drives well and is sensibly economical. It is also an extraordinarily good long distance cruiser. My only real criticism is that the little 3 pot motor doesn't feel very luxurious on occasions. Hauling the car's 2 tonne mass up a long motorway climb at 3000+ rpm is a raucous experience. At the top of the climb, the engine drops 1000 rpm and serenity returns. From an engineering background, I sometimes wonder about the complexity of it all but a phev is just a full hybrid car with a big battery and hybrids consistently rate as the most reliable cars. But then, what is your definition of reliability? Perhaps "it always starts and has never broken down" or "returning the car for a software update is a statement of poor reliability".

 

Thanks sounds great, doubt I can quite stretch to a MY24 but had read the HVCH issues had been sorted.

I guess that's where the Diesels are so good aren't they, much more Torque when you need it in a 2 tonne SUV.

They all seem to be making the engines smaller, leaner and more efficient in the hybrids don't they so 3 cylinder is now quite common.

Every car nowadays is so complex it's gonna need a firmware/software update regularly isn't it so that's fine.

At least JLR haven't followed the BMW latest scam that my friend told me and I think is a right cheek....the cars have all the capabilities and if you want an 'option' they software update it remotely and you pay a subscription for it !!

 

I echo all the previous replies, great car and if you are doing plenty of short journeys to get the best out of the EV side you will find it is incredibly economical. Currently the car is telling me I am averaging 80mpg.

If you are going to use it as a pure EV, then I would not recommend buying one. It is a Hybrid and like it or not you have to use that petrol engine to keep it from an early death.

It is a shame the government is hell bent on converting us to pure EV, if they left it to the market to drive the EV revolution then I am sure we would see more plugin Hybrids and the petrol engine developed to work in conjunction with the electric side rather than as backup. For example, an oil pump that operated even though the engine isn’t and is kept warm ready for when it is used.

For the majority of the time the 1.5 engine is more than up for the job but when pushed can get a bit noisy. Although, compared to being in electric mode everything appears noisy, tyre noise included.

Given plugin is a relatively new technology, coming from an IT background you will understand there will be issues. The Land Rover comprehensive warranty and excellent breakdown service as well as a courtesy car should take most of the stress away. Also, the problems are continually being fixed either mechanically or by software updates.

I have had my car for nearly a year, and it has been 100 percent reliable and an absolute joy to drive.

My advice to you would be to ensure you get a Land Rover Warranty and Breakdown cover if only for peace of mind.

Don’t jump into buying a Evoque without looking closely at the specs and because of the recent semiconductor shortages, if you buy a car that was manufactured during that period check it has the options you want, as it may not. Take time to determine the features and those features you want.

A lot of these cars have low mileage, sometimes too low as that means they have run mainly off the battery and the poor petrol engine is being put to work straight away at high revs when it is cold and most of the oil is still in the sump. If you had a pure petrol car you would not start in winter when it has not been used for a week or two and take it instantly up to 3000 revs, but that is exactly what a plugin Hybrid will do. In my opinion the best car to buy is one that is being used on a regular basis, and the petrol engine is being used regularly before the majority of oil drains back into the sump.

Finally, investigate the ongoing costs such as warranty and subscriptions. Within weeks of buying my car I was forking out hundreds to renew the subscriptions. You maybe surprised how much that will cost per year. As far as I am concerned it is worth it.

Keep us updated with your decision and the car you buy.

Best of luck

Phil

 

Thanks @P300e-Phil that is really helpful feedback, appreciated

 

Very true, I leased a cheap EV over COVID and was charging it with 190miles of range on the octopus overnight cheap tariff for £1.50 !

 

So I have a Home EV charger ready and waiting to be used again hence P300e very interesting for me 😊