The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has been voted ‘Car of the Year’ at the European Car of the Year Awards 2019, writes Trish Whelan. This is the first time a Jaguar has won the coveted prize.
The win was announced at the Geneva Motor Show.
The European Car of the Year jury comprises 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries, and the award recognises technical innovation, design, performance, efficiency and value for money.
I-PACE has won 55 awards globally since it was launched a year ago and has sold more than 8,000 units to date - 75 per cent of them in Europe.
The car was designed and engineered in the UK ‘from a clean sheet of paper,” according to Prof. Dr Ralf Speth, Chief Executive Officer, Jaguar Land Rover. “It is the most technologically advanced battery electric vehicle. It is a true game-changer.”
It is engineered to take full advantage of its electric powertrain and bespoke aluminium architecture, offering sports car performance and SUV practicality.
The AWD I-PACE can be charged in less than 45 minutes.
