In an era when legacy automakers are searching for new identities, Jaguar has answered with the Type 01 — a four-door electric grand tourer that trades the brand's storied sporting past for something more deliberate: the unhurried confidence of genuine luxury. Unveiled ahead of a 2027 market entry, the Type 01 pairs 1,016 horsepower with a 720-kilometer range, suggesting that speed and distance need not be in opposition. It is, in essence, a philosophical statement about what Jaguar believes a car should be when the combustion era recedes.
Jaguar Type 01 Debuts With 1,016 BHP, 720 km Range; India Launch Expected 2027
A long-distance cruiser with 1,016 horsepower and no rear windscreen
Mark
So Jaguar is building an electric grand tourer now. That's a significant departure from what they've done before, isn't it?
Mimi
It really is. They're moving upmarket with this one—the Type 01 is meant to be a long-distance cruiser, not just a performance car. The 720-kilometer range tells you that story.
Luke
But we should note that's a WLTP figure, which is the European testing standard. Real-world range will vary, and we don't have independent verification yet.
Mark
Fair point. What about the design? The lack of a rear windscreen sounds radical.
Mimi
It is. They've replaced it with a rear-facing camera and a digital display inside. It's unconventional, but it serves aerodynamics—they're claiming a 0.23 drag coefficient, which is genuinely efficient.
Luke
Again, that's a claimed figure. We'll see how it performs in independent testing. But the design philosophy is clear: they're prioritizing efficiency and a distinctive look over traditional conventions.
Mark
The power figures are impressive. Over a thousand horsepower from three electric motors.
Mimi
Yes, and the torque delivery—1,365 newton-meters—is substantial. But what's interesting is how they're positioning it. They're emphasizing the 0-100 time of 3.2 seconds, but also highlighting the 100-180 acceleration in four seconds. That's a grand tourer mentality, not a drag-strip mentality.
Luke
The 0-100 figure is competitive, but we should remember that many electric vehicles achieve similar or better times. The real differentiator here is the range and the luxury positioning.
Mark
When will people actually be able to buy one?
Mimi
Order books open in early 2027, with deliveries expected in the second half of that year. India is also getting it in 2027.
Luke
Those are planned timelines. Delays happen in automotive development, especially with new platforms. We'll know more as we get closer to those dates.
Le Pouls
- Jaguar is staking its reinvention on a single, audacious bet — a 5.2-meter electric flagship that abandons the brand's sports car identity almost entirely.
- The absence of a rear windscreen, replaced by a camera-fed interior display, signals how far the Type 01 is willing to depart from automotive convention in pursuit of aerodynamic and aesthetic purity.
- With 1,365 Nm of torque, rear-wheel steering, and a tri-motor architecture capable of 0–100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, the car must convince buyers it is both a driver's machine and a long-haul sanctuary.
- An 850-volt charging system that recovers 321 kilometers in just 13 minutes directly addresses the range anxiety that has shadowed luxury EV adoption.
- Order books open in early 2027 with deliveries and an India launch to follow — placing Jaguar in direct competition with established ultra-luxury electric marques at a moment when that market is still being defined.
In an era when legacy automakers are searching for new identities, Jaguar has answered with the Type 01 — a four-door electric grand tourer that trades the brand's storied sporting past for something more deliberate: the unhurried confidence of genuine luxury. Unveiled ahead of a 2027 market entry, the Type 01 pairs 1,016 horsepower with a 720-kilometer range, suggesting that speed and distance need not be in opposition. It is, in essence, a philosophical statement about what Jaguar believes a car should be when the combustion era recedes.
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a three-motor electric grand tourer that represents the brand's most deliberate repositioning in decades. Producing 1,016 horsepower and claiming a 720-kilometer WLTP range, the car is designed less as a performance statement than as a long-distance companion — though a 3.2-second sprint to 100 km/h ensures it never feels apologetic about its capabilities.
At 5.2 meters long with a wheelbase approaching 3.2 meters, the Type 01 carries substantial road presence. Its proportions — long hood, low roofline, upright nose, and pronounced rear shoulders — depart sharply from Jaguar's sedan heritage. Twenty-three-inch wheels, flush door handles, and unbroken body surfaces all serve the car's 0.23 drag coefficient. Most striking is the elimination of the rear windscreen, replaced by a camera-fed digital display inside the cabin — an unconventional choice that, alongside a deployable three-stage rear spoiler and active cooling vanes, underscores how seriously aerodynamics have shaped every design decision.
Inside, a central spine divides the cabin into four distinct seating zones. A 24-inch OLED display anchors the dashboard, a seven-inch vertical touchscreen handles climate and media, and all four occupants receive heated and ventilated seats beneath a fixed panoramic roof. Boot space reaches approximately 450 liters, expandable via folding rear seats.
The tri-motor layout — one motor forward, two aft — produces 1,365 Nm of torque and supports torque vectoring and rear-wheel steering. Five driving modes allow adjustment of power distribution and suspension behavior, while the Dynamic setting sharpens everything and biases power rearward. A 118 kWh battery paired with an 850-volt architecture enables DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, recovering 321 kilometers of range in roughly 13 minutes.
Order books are expected to open in early 2027, with deliveries and an India launch both planned for that year. The Type 01 is not merely a new model — it is the clearest signal yet of the direction Jaguar intends to travel.
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a three-motor electric grand tourer that marks a deliberate shift upmarket for a brand in the midst of reinvention. The car combines 1,016 horsepower with a claimed range of 720 kilometers, positioning itself as a long-distance cruiser rather than a sprint machine—though it can still accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.2 seconds.
The Type 01 takes its visual cues from the Type 00 concept but translates them into a four-door production reality. At just over 5.2 meters long with a wheelbase near 3.2 meters, it occupies substantial road presence. The proportions are unconventional for Jaguar: a long hood, a low roofline, an upright nose, and pronounced rear shoulders that depart sharply from the brand's sedan and sports car heritage. Twenty-three-inch wheels emphasize the stance, while flush door handles and unbroken body surfaces serve aerodynamic purpose. The front wears slim lighting units and Jaguar's new horizontal 'strikethrough' grille design, a motif that repeats at the rear where tail lamps hide within the horizontal detailing when dark.
The most striking design choice is the absence of a rear windscreen. Instead, a rear-facing camera feeds a digital display mounted inside the cabin, eliminating the traditional glass panel. This unconventional move, paired with active cooling vanes and a three-stage deployable rear spoiler, helps the Type 01 achieve a drag coefficient of 0.23—a figure that speaks to serious aerodynamic refinement. The cabin itself centers on a prominent spine dividing the interior into four distinct seating areas. A 24-inch OLED display dominates the minimalist dashboard, accompanied by a seven-inch vertical touchscreen for climate and media functions. All four occupants receive heated and ventilated seats, while a fixed panoramic glass roof and panoramic soundbar complete the luxury appointments. Boot capacity reaches approximately 450 liters, expandable through folding rear seats.
Power delivery comes from three electric motors—one forward, two aft—generating combined output of 1,016 horsepower and 1,365 newton-meters of torque. The architecture supports torque vectoring and rear-wheel steering, the latter reducing turning circle to around 11.5 meters. Suspension combines double-wishbone front geometry with integral-link rear arrangement, air springs, and active dampers. Five driving modes—Jaguar, Dynamic, Efficient, Ice & Snow, and Curated—allow drivers to adjust power distribution, steering response, and suspension behavior. Dynamic mode biases power rearward and sharpens the entire driving experience. The company also emphasizes sustained performance, claiming acceleration from 100 to 180 kilometers per hour in four seconds, a metric designed to underscore grand touring capability over pure acceleration theater.
The battery pack holds 118 kilowatt-hours of usable capacity, arranged in split modules to accommodate the low body profile while creating additional foot space for rear passengers. An 850-volt electrical architecture enables DC fast charging at up to 350 kilowatts. Under ideal conditions, charging from 10 to 80 percent takes approximately 22 minutes, while 321 kilometers of range can be recovered in 13 minutes. The 720-kilometer WLTP range positions the Type 01 as genuinely capable of long-distance travel, a central requirement for grand tourer positioning.
Order books are expected to open in early 2027, with initial customer deliveries planned for the second half of that year. An India launch is also anticipated during 2027. The Type 01 represents far more than a model replacement; it signals Jaguar's deliberate movement into the luxury electric segment and establishes the design and technical direction for the brand's next generation of vehicles.
Citations marquantes
The Type 01 represents more than a replacement for an existing Jaguar. Its design, electric architecture and move further upmarket establish the direction for the brand's next generation of vehicles.— Jaguar (via official announcement)
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