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Everything we know so far about the controversial new Jag Type 01

First we saw the controversial rebrand, then the divisive concept car – it's fair to say that not everyone is onboard with Jaguar's rebrand for a new generation of electric cars. Prototype test cars have been pounding the roads across the world for many months, and the company is almost ready to reveal the final production version of its expensive GT.

Here’s everything we know so far...

So what's the new Jaguar actually called?

After months of teasing, Jaguar recently announced that its new four-door electric grand tourer will be called the Type 01. The 'Type' is a nod to Jaguar's heritage (think E-type, F-Type, etc), the '0' stands for zero emissions and the '1' shows that this is a new car in Jaguar's rebranded existence. 

What will the new electric Jaguar look like?

Inspired by a famous statement from Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons, Jaguar's boss told us that the next stage in Jaguar’s transformation will be “incredible, jaw dropping and copy nothing.” 

The Type 00 concept car that the Coventry-based carmaker initially trailed its controversial rebrand with was one thing, but the first images of the four-door GT prototype being tested on UK roads suggested Jaguar was planning to live up to that promise when the car went into production, as there was a collective jaw drop at Electrifying HQ when we first saw it. 

Although heavily camouflaged, early teasers show the car with a long, low-slung profile, wide haunches and a lengthy bonnet, reminiscent of some of Jaguar’s best loved models. 

How is Jaguar testing its new prototype?

​Jaguar tested prototypes of its new car across the world throughout 2025 and into 2026. The extensive global programme was designed to ensure the vehicle’s reliability and performance across varied environments and conditions. 

Prototypes of the four-door GT have already covered tens of thousands of miles in both virtual simulations and on closed tracks and then on public roads worldwide – it shows how seriously Jaguar is taking the driving experience of the new car, which has a lot of heritage to live up to.

How fast will the new Type 01 be?

We know very few technical details other than the Type 01 is set to be very fast. The car is expected to have somewhere in the region of 1,000hp from its triple-motor powertrain setup and it should also have the driving range to match its GT credentials – north of 400 miles. Which means there's going to be a hefty old battery underneath that long bonnet.

What other models will Jaguar’s electric lineup include?

Jaguar’s fully reimagined range will comprise three new electric models – an SUV, a coupe and the sporty four-door Type 01, which will be the first to arrive. 

Following the Type 01, the high end electric SUV will be launched, aiming to compete with cars like the Porsche Macan and Lotus Eletre, with the lineup completed by an electric coupe. 

Although Jaguar has confirmed these categories, specific details about the performance and technology of each model remain undisclosed. Notably, the current Jaguar I-Pace, a previous World Car of the Year-winning electric SUV and a firm Electrifying favourite, will not be included in this new lineup as production for this model – and basically all Jaguars – has ended.

When will the new Jaguar Type 01 be available?

Jaguar’s reinvention officially starts in 2026 – Jaguar intends to introduce each of its new models gradually, beginning with the GT model, which we should finally get to see in mid-2026. 

We’ll be among the first to drive it ahead of its production launch – be sure to check back and subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates. We've already driven the prototype version of the car and came away impressed. Check out the video at the bottom of the page to see more. 

How much will the new Type 01 cost?

This ambitious shift in identity also sees Jaguar stepping into the high-end electric market, with a starting price for its new models expected to be around £100,000, considerably higher than cost of its previous cars. 

This positions Jaguar’s upcoming range in competition with electric vehicles from brands such as Lotus and models like the Porsche Taycan, as well as the fanciest versions of cars like the Mercedes-Benz EQS. To attract luxury buyers, Jaguar plans to sell these vehicles through a network of high-end sales centres located in prominent luxury districts worldwide, including London’s Bond Street.

But why has Jaguar stopped selling cars?

In line with its new strategy, Jaguar made the bold decision to halt new car sales in the UK, marking the first time since the second world war that the brand has had no models on sale. 

Jaguar told us this was a deliberate step to "create some breathing space" ahead of the brand's relaunch. Any remaining vehicles at UK dealerships have been sold as secondhand, with no additional new cars from the current range being made or shipped to the UK.