Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a four-door electric GT with 1030 horsepower and styling that breaks sharply with the brand’s past. Orders open in early 2027, and the starting price is 165000 euros.
The Type 01 stretches 5.24 meters long and stands just 1.40 meters tall. Its long bonnet and short front overhang lead into a stretched rear, while the ultra-low roofline gives the car a dramatic, modern shape. Standard 23-inch wheels emphasize its stance; buyers can choose 21-inch wheels for a more practical option.
Every detail has a function. The Type 01 has a drag coefficient of 0.23 Cd, making it the most aerodynamic Jaguar ever. Hidden front air intakes open only when needed. Its rear spoiler rises in three stages: up to seven degrees above 80 km/h, then 21 degrees above 155 km/h, creating up to 75 kg of downforce. The lighting is equally distinctive. Digital LED headlights are only 84 mm tall, with 17000 pixels each. At the rear, the lights blend into the body’s horizontal lines and remain invisible until lit.
Inside, the traditional Jaguar cabin is gone. A sweeping central console divides the interior into four zones. The driver sits low, facing a 24-inch OLED display. A 7-inch touchscreen sits between the front seats, with another for rear passengers. The front seats offer 12-way electric adjustment, heating and ventilation, plus massage; the rear seats also get heating and ventilation. Luggage space measures 450 liters in the boot, rising to 1000 liters when the rear seats are folded down.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard. The car also has 5G and over-the-air updates, while its voice assistant handles multi-step commands. A 38-speaker sound system spans the panoramic sound bar and the headrests and seats. Jaguar says the setup is designed to match the best luxury cars on the market.
The powertrain has three electric motors: a 260 kW unit up front and two 310 kW units at the rear. Together, they produce 757 kW (1030 CV) and 1365 Nm of torque. The Type 01 is the first production model to use the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), which includes intelligent torque distribution. All-wheel lead is standard. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, then accelerates from 100 to 180 km/h in four seconds. At 100 km/h, it uses only 2% of its power. Several automotive publications describe it as the most powerful road-legal Jaguar ever. Its 0-100 km/h time is just behind those of the fastest Porsche Taycan models.
The battery holds 118 kWh and runs on an 850-volt system. Its rated range is 643 km (EPA) or up to 720 km (WLTP); at a steady pace, it can cover up to 515 km on the highway. AutocarPro cites an expected EPA range of up to 644 km. With a 350 kW DC charger, the Type 01 can recover 321 km of range in 13 minutes, and charging from 10% to 80% takes about 22 minutes. It also supports 250 kW charging on 400-volt systems and up to 22 kW on AC. Two charging ports sit on opposite sides of the car.
The ThermAssist system manages heat, operating between -40 and 40 degrees Celsius. It draws heat from the motors and battery, as well as from the cabin, to keep range and charging times optimal. AutocarPro reports that the Type 01 will compete with the Porsche Taycan and Polestar 5. Jaguar is betting on extreme power and long range, alongside a distinctive design. This is not a car for the masses.
Rawdon Glover, Jaguar’s Managing Director, put it plainly: “From its spectacular design to its captivating lead, the Type 01 distills the essence of Jaguar in a luxury GT for a new era. The Type 01 is the pillar of this British brand, a vehicle that makes no compromises between design and engineering in our quest to create objects of desire, just as with the E-Type and XJS.”
The Type 01 arrives in a segment full of bold moves. The recent Mercedes S 450 d 4Matic also took a different path, pairing power with comfort.
