Will the new lightning EarPods work with iPad?

Solution 1:

The System Requirements from EarPods with Lightning Connector states:

Works with all devices that have a Lightning connector and support iOS 10 or later, including iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.

Compatibility

iPhone Models

iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s
iPhone SE
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus

iPad Models

iPad with Retina display
iPad mini 2
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 4
iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
iPad Pro (12.9-inch)

iPod Models

iPod touch 6th Generation

Solution 2:

Just got new lightning earphones, but when I tried plugging into iPad, played through speakers.

Fix: shut down iPad, restart with lightning earphones plugged in (I'm not sure if that is really required, but it worked for me). Sound now plays through lightning earphones on iPad (iPad Pro 12", iOS 10.2).