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Jaguar Unveils Type 01 as Electric Flagship

The car signals Jaguar's move to a smaller, upmarket, electric‑only business model built and engineered in the UK.

Overview

  • Jaguar unveiled the Type 01 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, presenting it as the production version of the polarising Type 00 concept and the brand's new flagship.
  • The Type 01 uses a tri‑motor powertrain with about 1,000 hp, a 118 kWh nickel‑manganese‑cobalt usable battery, an 850‑volt electrical architecture and manufacturer claims of up to 720 km WLTP range and 350 kW peak DC charging.
  • The car keeps extreme, retro‑inspired proportions — roughly 5,235 mm long, 1,403 mm high, an 898 mm dash‑to‑axle, no rear window and a claimed 0.23 drag coefficient — packaged to preserve rear legroom with a split battery layout.
  • Jaguar showed a highly bespoke interior with a 24‑inch OLED driver display, a central spine that creates four distinct passenger spaces, a full‑width Meridian Panoramic Soundbar and extensive customisation through a planned Bespoke programme.
  • Jaguar says the Type 01 will be made in the UK and returned to market in 2027 with a smaller, 'value over volume' retail strategy and regional pricing guidance of about AUD 300,000, while some tactical details such as total production run remain unconfirmed and reliant on a single report.