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The likes of Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Volvo were also in the running for the honour, which is intended to highlight the best all-round car to be […]","datePublished":"2019-03-18","dateModified":"2019-03-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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The vehicle has picked up more than 50 awards to date, and is also in the running for World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car of the Year.Jaguar describes the I-PACE as the mosthigh-tech car it has ever produced, thanks in large part to the vehicle’s fullyelectric powertrain, fitted with two electric motors.It was also chosen to debut the manufacturer’s Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, which uses artificial intelligence to adapt to the driver’s preferences and is capable of over-the-air software updates.The car’s battery can be charged from empty to80 per cent full within just 40 minutes via a 100 kW connection, while aregular domestic Jaguar-approved wall port – with an output of 8 kW – willachieve the same in just over ten hours.Judges said the I-PACE, with its \u00a360,995 starting price, gives executive motorists a compelling reason to switch to electric mobility, courtesy of its long-range battery and sporty aesthetic.John Challen, director of UK Car of the YearAwards, added: \u201cAs vehicle manufacturers take electric vehicles more seriously,Jaguar is leading the pack with I-PACE, which offers fantastic range andperformance, as well as a stylish and spacious interior for driver andpassengers. “The UK Car of the Year Awards judges arealways keen to recognise innovation and that is certainly the case in2019.”"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Jaguar I-PACE named UK Car of the Year 2019","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-i-pace-named-uk-car-of-the-year-2019\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]