Jaguar’s New EV Is Badged The Type 01, But More Is Needed To Convince Buyers
With roughly 1,000 hp and 959 lb-ft (1,300 Nm), the Type 01 is destined to divide opinions
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by Brad Anderson
The Jaguar Type 01 will be underpinned by the company’s new EV platform.
Power is expected to come from a 120 kWh battery and three electric motors.
Jaguar will lift the veil on the all-new Type 01 in September before starting sales.
Jaguar’s all-electric sedan finally has a name, and it’s just a single digit away from the concept unveiled in 2024. Badged the Jaguar Type 01, the British company says the name “inaugurates a new era,” and joins an exclusive list of Jaguar models to use the ‘Type’ nameplate, including the D-Type, E-Type, and F-Type.
The Type 01 branding will be subtle, consisting of a motif at the base of the windshield. Jaguar says the ‘0’ refers to the vehicle’s and zero tailpipe emissions, while the ‘1’ signifies its status as the first Jaguar from its new, all-electric era. It’s certainly not the most evocative name, but it does roll off the tongue nicer than the Type 00 concept.
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While the name of this new model is somewhat important, it will have very little impact on whether the electric sedan proves to be a success. While the covers have yet to be lifted on the vehicle’s completed design, spy shots have shown it will look very similar to the concept, although it has sprouted an extra pair of doors. It will stand out on the road, but the design will be controversial.
Three Motors And Over 1,000 HP
The powertrain will also be crucially important. We know the car will use Jaguar’s new dedicated EV platform, known as the Electric Architecture, which includes an electric motor driving the front wheels, and two motors at the rear. All up, the car will deliver over 1,000 hp and around 959 lb-ft (1,300 Nm) of torque.
The EV’s battery pack will be around 120 kWh, although it’s not yet known where it will be sourced from. Jaguar’s last electric model, the I-Pace, won several awards when it was unveiled, but has been recalled numerous times due to dodgy battery packs from LG. Jaguar can’t afford to repeat these missteps.
