Jaguar’s all-new four-door Grand Tourer makes its world debut in Times Square, with up to 1,030 hp and a 3.2-second sprint to 100 km/h.
The Jaguar Type 01 has just stormed into New York, and it changes everything for the British brand. On 6 October 2026, Jaguar revealed its first fully electric four-door Grand Tourer to the world. It marks the biggest change in the company’s modern history. It is also a bold new luxury electric car built to win back the top of the market.
With up to 1,030 hp, a 3.2-second sprint to 100 km/h and a range of up to 720 km, the Jaguar Type 01 is no quiet comeback. Instead, it is a loud one. Here is why this luxury electric car has everyone talking.
Jaguar Type 01 at a Glance
- Power: up to 1,030 hp from three electric motors
- Torque: 1,365 Nm
- 0 to 100 km/h: 3.2 seconds
- 100 to 180 km/h: 4 seconds
- Battery: 118 kWh usable, 850-volt architecture
- Range: up to 720 km (WLTP, estimated)
- Fast charging: up to 321 km in 13 minutes on a 350 kW DC charger
- Size: 5.235 m long, 1.403 m high, 0.23 Cd drag
- Orders open: early 2027
New York Gets the World Premiere of the Jaguar Type 01
Jaguar chose New York for the big reveal, and it made a scene. First, the car used landmarks such as Times Square to announce itself. Then it made a dynamic appearance on the city’s streets. Finally, it arrived at a special event in West Chelsea.
For Jaguar, the Jaguar Type 01 is more than a new model. In fact, it is the starting point for a full revival of the brand. The company wants to reposition itself in the luxury electric car segment, and this is its first move.
A Design That Breaks From the Past
The new Jaguar follows a completely different design philosophy. The bonnet is particularly long, and the roofline is low. Large 23-inch wheels and clean surfaces complete the silhouette. The body is 5.235 metres long and just 1.403 metres high.
Meanwhile, the drag coefficient is as low as 0.23 Cd. That makes the Jaguar Type 01 the most aerodynamic Jaguar to date. As a result, this luxury electric car looks fast even when it stands still.
The Jaguar Type 01 Delivers Up to 1,030 hp
Under the bodywork sits the all-new Jaguar Electric Architecture, a platform designed only for electric models. Three electric motors send up to 1,030 hp and 1,365 Nm of torque to the road. As a result, the car sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. Then it goes from 100 to 180 km/h in four seconds. Those are serious numbers for any luxury electric car.
Range and Charging in a Luxury Electric Car
The battery has a usable capacity of 118 kWh and runs on an 850-volt electrical architecture. Jaguar estimates a range of up to 720 km on the WLTP standard. In addition, a 350 kW DC fast charger can add up to 321 km in just 13 minutes. In other words, the Jaguar Type 01 is ready for long journeys and short stops. For a luxury electric car, that mix of range and charging speed is a major selling point.
Inside the Cabin: Four Seats and a 24-Inch Screen
Inside, Jaguar has created four distinct passenger seats. A centre console stretches the full length of the cabin. Highlights include a single 24-inch OLED screen, an extra seven-inch screen and the Panoramic Soundbar audio system. Meanwhile, the boot holds more than 450 litres. Clearly, this luxury electric car is built for comfort as well as speed.
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When Can You Buy the Jaguar Type 01?
Jaguar designed and developed the Jaguar Type 01 in the UK, and it will build the car there too. Orders begin in early 2027. Then the first deliveries follow in the second half of that year. However, the release we reviewed does not state a price.
This launch is a big bet. Jaguar says the car marks the biggest change in its modern history. It is also the first step in a plan to reposition the brand in the luxury electric car market. Therefore, the stakes are high. If the Jaguar Type 01 delivers on its numbers, it could change how buyers see the brand. However, figures are only promises until the car reaches the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Jaguar Type 01?
It is Jaguar’s first fully electric four-door Grand Tourer. It is also the first step in the brand’s push into the luxury electric car segment.
How Fast Is the Jaguar Type 01?
According to Jaguar, it reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in 3.2 seconds. Its top output is up to 1,030 hp.
When Can You Order the Type 01?
Orders begin in early 2027. The first deliveries follow in the second half of that year.
Is the Type 01 a Luxury Electric Car?
Yes. Jaguar built it on a platform designed only for electric models. It aims straight at the top of the luxury electric car market.
In the end, this luxury electric car is a loud statement. Jaguar wants the world to look again, and New York was the stage. For more stories like this, follow MKV Digital Luxury Gazette.
Source: Jaguar press release, as published by Cyprus Mail, 12 October 2026. Images courtesy of Jaguar.
