Farewell to Jaguar’s ‘big secret’: Leaked details of the year’s most controversial electric car with 1,000 HP and a range of 770 km
06/10/2026 15:30
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06/10/2026 17:17
Jaguar is on the verge of undergoing what will likely be the most significant change in its recent history. The British brand decided to essentially start from scratch, abandon the segments it had traditionally competed in, and transform into a much more exclusive electric vehicle manufacturer. The controversial Type 00, unveiled as a prototype in 2024, was the first demonstration of this new philosophy. However, one important question remained unanswered: how much of that extravagant prototype would actually make it to production.
The Jaguar Type 01 brings the controversial design of the Type 00 to production
The most noticeable change compared to the prototype is the body design. The Type 00 had two doors, whereas the Type 01 features a four-door layout that is much more suitable for a production luxury grand tourer. Some surfaces and angles have also been softened, but the fundamental proportions remain virtually unchanged.
The Type 01 features an unreasonably long hood for an electric car, a cabin positioned very far back, and a relatively short front overhang. The headlights are extremely narrow, and any conventional interpretation of a grille is absent, replaced by distinctive horizontal lines. Its length will exceed 5 meters, and it can accommodate tires up to 23 inches in diameter. Jaguar thus maintains a silhouette reminiscent of classic front-engine GTs, even though it has a completely electric underpinnings.
It’s not just the car that changes; practically everything about Jaguar changes.
The transformation continues inside. Jaguar has already officially unveiled the cabin, revealing a massive central column that runs longitudinally through the entire vehicle and divides the interior into four separate seating areas. Although the battery will be installed under the floor, the brand promises an exceptionally low driving position.
The dashboard maintains the minimalist design approach seen outside. A large digital instrument cluster is positioned in front of the driver, while a second vertical screen occupies the central console; the digital rearview mirror displays images from the rear camera. Elements with brass-inspired finishes and various hidden compartments are designed to enhance the interior’s exclusive character.
Over 1,000 HP and up to 770 km of range
The changes are also complete under the chassis. The Type 01 will introduce what’s known as the ‘Jaguar Electric Architecture’ (JEA), a platform developed specifically for the company’s new generation of electric vehicles. According to available information, it will feature a battery of approximately 120 kWh distributed across multiple modules from front to back. Additionally, it will use three electric motors—one at the front and two at the rear—with a combined power output of over 1,000 horsepower and approximately 1,300 Nm of torque. It will also include torque vectoring, adaptive air suspension, and a rear-wheel steering system.
Jaguar also aims for a WLTP range of up to 770 km and will use an 800-volt electric architecture. The brand has stated that it will be able to recover approximately 321 km of range after just 15 minutes of charging. Its price is expected to be above 100,000 euros, putting it in competition with models such as the Porsche Taycan or the Mercedes-AMG GT 4 Door Coupé. The Jaguar Type 01 will be the car that must prove whether the brand’s transformation can move from marketing and prototypes to a real product.
