It was December 2024 when Jaguar hit the reset button by unveiling the striking two-door Type 00. The ostentatious coupe signaled the British brand’s move into super-luxury territory, with much higher prices and lower volumes, taking aim at Bentley rather than BMW. Although the concept is already a year and a half old, we still have to wait a while longer for the production model.
In the meantime, Jaguar is revealing the final version’s name: Type 01. It’s a straightforward moniker that sends a clear message: zero emissions and the first model following the company’s upmarket move. For Managing Director Rawdon Glover, the two figures also carry different meanings: zero signifies a “complete brand reset,” while one represents “one of a kind.”
Naming aside, the Jaguar Type 01 is shaping up to be one of the most interesting vehicles of our time. A major change from concept to production is the adoption of a more practical four-door body style for the outlandish GT, which measures about 204.7 inches (5.2 meters) long. It’s bound to have a cavernous cabin thanks to the massive 126-inch (3.2-meter) wheelbase, which will also accommodate a large battery pack with a net capacity of approximately 120 kWh.
Jaguar Type 01: Technical Specifications
Expect the production car to cover 400 miles (644 kilometers) on a single charge in the EPA test cycle and as much as 430 miles (692 kilometers) under WLTP. The giant battery will feed a tri-motor setup developing a combined output of more than 986 horsepower and virtually instant torque exceeding 959 pound-feet (1,300 Newton-meters).
Jaguar claims these impressive specs will translate into an “engaging drive with deep reserves of power, plus refinement and composure.” Even the base model will come standard with 23-inch wheels, although a smaller 21-inch set is planned for certain countries where the roads aren’t that great. As you’d expect from a high-end vehicle, the Type 01 is getting sophisticated air suspension with active twin-valve dampers to deliver a silky-smooth ride.
While some reports had speculated Jaguar would offer a range-extending version, the company has officially ruled out installing a combustion engine. In the future, the Tata Motors-owned company will sell only purely electric vehicles. These will carry much higher price tags than what you’re used to from the brand with the leaping cat, starting well above $100,000.
The world premiere is scheduled for later this year, with the first deliveries in the first half of 2027.
