Automotive
Jaguar debuts production Type 01 electric grand tourer in New York
The high-end grand tourer marks the brand's return after pausing car assembly to target affluent buyers.
The short version
- Jaguar presented the production Type 01 electric grand tourer in New York, featuring over 1,000 PS and an estimated 400-mile range.[Wired]
- Parent company Jaguar Land Rover halted legacy Jaguar manufacturing in December 2025 to shift fully toward electric luxury models.[MotorTrend]
- The vehicle targets younger, wealthier North American buyers, while a release in China has been deferred for a couple of years.[The Guardian · Wired]
- Sales are scheduled for early 2027, though official retail pricing remains unconfirmed.[The Guardian · Wired · Jalopnik]
Key facts
- Jaguar revealed the finished Type 01 electric grand tourer at an event in New York City on Tuesday.[Wired]
- Jaguar Land Rover completely stopped building Jaguar vehicles in December 2025 to prepare for the electric model transition.[MotorTrend]
- The Type 01 features an 850-volt architecture, a 118 kWh usable battery pack, a tri-motor layout, and up to 1,030 PS.[Wired]
- The vehicle is slated to go on sale in early 2027, with initial customer deliveries planned for the second half of that year.[The Guardian]
- Management stated that the vehicle's rollout in China has been delayed for a couple of years.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Starting retail prices remain officially unconfirmed, with published estimates varying between just over $130,000, £130,000 (around $172,000), and $170,000.[The Guardian · Wired · Jalopnik]
Sources
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- Jaguar Finally Reveals Its Biggest Gamble: the Type 01Wired metered
- 2027 Jaguar Type 01 First Look: It’s Finally Here, and the 1,016-HP Electric GT Is Still ShockingMotorTrend
- Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spacesThe Guardian - World
- 2028 Jaguar Type 01 EV Revealed With 1,015 HP, A 400-Mile Range And Even Wilder Looks Than The ConceptJalopnik