Jaguar has officially confirmed that its radical new electric grand tourer will be called the Jaguar Type 01. And honestly, this might become one of the most talked-about Jaguars in years.
The car marks the beginning of Jaguar’s completely new direction, one that moves the brand away from traditional luxury sedans and SUVs into ultra-premium electric performance cars.
Jaguar says the “Type” name is inspired by its historic models, while:
The company had reportedly considered other names like GT and X900 before finally choosing Type 01.
The new Jaguar is expected to be a large four-door electric GT measuring around 5.2 metres long, and it will sit on Jaguar’s brand-new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) platform.
Jaguar is aiming for serious performance.
The Type 01 will get:
Combined output to be around:
Jaguar claims:
The EV will also support 350kW fast charging, allowing roughly 320 km of range in under 15 minutes.
Jaguar has also confirmed that the Type 01 will remain fully electric, and there are currently no plans for hybrid or petrol versions.
The company believes buyers at this level care more about:
Jaguar says prices will start from around $ 162,000 (₹1,54,97,835) with higher-spec customised versions expected to cost much more.
The company is also planning:
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The Type 01 is extremely important for Jaguar because it represents a complete reinvention of the brand.
The controversial Type 00 concept already sparked massive debate online, but Jaguar believes bold design and emotional appeal are exactly what the brand needs right now.
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