The extravagant Jaguar Type 01 is unveiled, featuring a range of 720 km, over 1,000 horsepower, and a price of 165,000 euros.

The Jaguar Type 01 is now here. Following the controversial Type 00 Concept prototype, this new vehicle marks a new era for the British manufacturer, which discontinued its previous lineup entirely just a few months ago. From now on, Jaguar will no longer compete against premium brands such as Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-Benz, but rather against luxury brands like Maserati or Porsche.

The Type 01 is a massive sedan measuring 5,235 mm in length and 1,403 mm in height. Its design differs from any previous Jaguar creation, featuring angular and minimalist lines that somewhat resemble brutalist architecture. Described by its creators as “monolithic,” the Type 01 has a long, flat hood, minimal front overhang, and an engine bay positioned behind the rear axle.

The front headlights are only 8.4 cm tall, with each one consisting of 17,000 pixels. The standard tires are 23 inches in size (21 inches as an option). It’s interesting to note that the frameless doors close directly against the body, as the glass seals are hidden, giving the illusion that the glass merges with the metal. The drag coefficient is a mere 0.23, an excellent figure achieved thanks to the front Active Vanes and the foldable spoiler with three positions.

The four-seater cabin is divided by a sort of “spine” that creates four separate areas for each passenger. In front of the driver is the Interactive Driver Display, a 24-inch OLED screen that combines instrumentation and infotainment under a single glass panel. Between the driver and co-pilot sits a second 7-inch screen that allows direct control of some key vehicle functions.

The Jaguar Type 01 will hit the market in the second half of 2027

The four seats are air-conditioned; additionally, the front seats have 12-way electric adjustment and a massage function with a hot stone effect. A panoramic roof with virtual sunroof is standard. The car lacks a rear window, so the interior mirror function is replaced by a screen (ClearSight) located at the bottom of the windshield, at the height of the exterior mirrors. The trunk capacity is 450 liters.

Our subject vehicle is built on the new JEA electric platform. Jaguar claims to have achieved a 50/50 weight distribution; furthermore, the chassis features dynamic air suspension with variable-volume springs and active dual-valve shock absorbers. The rear wheels can swivel up to 6 degrees, reducing the turning diameter to 11.5 meters.

The propulsion system consists of three electric motors (one at the front and two at the back), which deliver 1,030 horsepower and 1,365 Nm of torque. This enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and from 100 to 180 km/h in 4 seconds. The NCM (nickel, cobalt, manganese) battery has a capacity of 118 kWh, providing an estimated range of 720 km under WLTP conditions. The electrical architecture operates at 850 volts. With a peak continuous current of 350 kW, the Type 01 can be charged from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes.

The Jaguar Type 01 is the first in Jaguar’s new generation of electric cars. It will be manufactured in the UK, with orders set to open early next year. Deliveries to customers, however, will not begin until the second half of the year. What’s its price? Starting at 165,000 euros, which places it in the same category as models such as the Mercedes-AMG GT 4 Door Coupé and the Porsche Taycan GTS and Turbo.

"The Jaguar Type 01 is the first production vehicle to showcase our new creative philosophy, 'Exuberant Modernism.' It is unmistakable from any angle, meticulously crafted both inside and out with stunning proportions, innovative details, and sophisticated surfaces that deliver an exceptional visual impact and aerodynamic performance. With the Type 01, we wanted to create something where every journey becomes an event, from its appearance to its driving experience and the feeling it gives to passengers. The Type 01 will never go unnoticed," says Andrew Wheel, Design Development Director at JLR (Jaguar Land Rover).