GoKawiilJaguar unveils Type 01 electric grand tourer with over 1,000 horsepower
Jaguar has revealed the Type 01, a production four-door electric grand tourer based on its divisive Type 00 concept. The car uses three motors producing up to 1,016 horsepower, a 118kWh battery rated for 400 miles of range, and fast charging that adds 200 miles in 13 minutes. Jaguar says orders open in early 2027 with deliveries later that year, and one variant will start at $130,500.
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The Type 01 marks Jaguar's attempt to reposition itself as a high-performance electric luxury brand, carrying over the polarizing design language of its concept despite reported internal turmoil, including the departure of the concept's design chief. Whether buyers embrace the bold styling and premium pricing could determine if Jaguar's EV reinvention succeeds or alienates its traditional customer base.
- Jaguar's Type 01 is a four-door EV with up to 1,016 horsepower and 400 miles of range.
- The design closely mirrors the controversial Type 00 concept, despite reports its design lead was fired.
- Orders open in early 2027, with pricing starting at $130,500 for at least one variant.
Source: theverge.com — Dominic Preston, 2026-10-07
Published there as: “Jaguar’s first EV looks just like its divisive concept car”
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