Jaguar Type 01 Name Confirmed Just as I Predicted
Jaguar says the luxury four-door GT will use a tri-motor setup, 120 kWh battery and more than 400 miles of target range.
- On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Jaguar confirmed its new all-electric grand tourer will be named Type 01, with prototypes appearing at the Monaco E-Prix this weekend.
- Jaguar Managing Director Rawdon Glover stated the name references heritage models like the C-Type and E-Type, marking the first car of a new era following the brand's total reboot 18 months ago.
- The Type 01 features a tri-motor architecture delivering more than 1,000bhp and over 1,300Nm of torque, paired with a 120kWh battery targeting a range of more than 400 miles.
- Positioned as a high-end luxury GT, the Type 01 carries expected pricing well above $100,000 AUD, with the full production reveal scheduled for later this year.
- The production model will feature a strikethrough graphic on the bonnet, as Jaguar plans to complete its broader three-model range, including an SUV, by decade's end.
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Jaguar has finally confirmed the name of its upcoming electric vehicle after months of speculation following its controversial rebrand.The iconic British brand has confirmed that its new luxury four-door electric GT will be called the Jaguar Type 01.Explaining the intention behind the name, Jaguar explained that the "Type" refers to its legendary predecessors that have elevated the brand into a fan favourite for millions.The "0" represents the c…
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the name of its new four-door and 100% electric GT model, which will be known as Type 01 and will be presented at the end of the year, with this nomenclature sculpted on the cutting motif that links the hood to the windshield in bold linear graphics. For the time being, the prototypes of the Jaguar Type 01 will appear on the streets of Monaco with a distinctive camouflage vinyl, before the Formula E racing weekend.…
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