Jaguar Type 01 (2027): what we really know about the electric grand tourer set to relaunch the brand

Few cars have ever carried this much on their own. The Jaguar Type 01, a large electric GT due in 2027, has to relaunch by itself a brand that chose to start again from a blank sheet.

The background: a brand reinventing itself from scratch

Jaguar has made a bet that few carmakers would make. It halted its existing range so it could return with a completely new identity, platform and positioning. The Type 00 concept set the tone with a radical look the brand calls "Exuberant Modernism".

The Type 01 turns that manifesto into a production car. It sits on the brand's new electric platform, called JEA, and goes straight for the top of the electric GT market. Porsche and Mercedes-AMG already hold that ground with proven models.

One important point before going further: Jaguar has not yet published a homologated spec sheet for the production version. So we don't quote any figure that hasn't been confirmed. We'll cover range, power, charging and price as soon as they're officially released. This article sets out what we know and the questions worth asking.

What exactly is the Jaguar Type 01?

The Type 01 is a large four-door electric GT. It keeps the dramatic proportions of the Type 00 concept: a very long bonnet, a cabin set well back and a low roofline. Instead of following the SUV trend, it goes back to what made Jaguar's name: the fast, elegant grand tourer.

Its job is bigger than launching one model. It has to set the brand's new image, justify a move well upmarket and showcase the technology of the JEA platform. Future models will be built on it.

• Body style: large four-door GT
• Powertrain: 100% electric
• Platform: JEA, developed by Jaguar specifically for this generation
• Announced launch: 2027
• Positioning: very high end, above Jaguar's previous models

What does the JEA platform change?

A dedicated electric platform lets engineers design the car around the battery rather than adapting a combustion-engine base. That should mean a flat floor, a low centre of gravity, short overhangs and more freedom in the design. You can see that freedom in the Type 01's proportions.

Jaguar has not yet given details of the production car's electrical architecture (voltage, battery chemistry, number of motors). The press has reported several things, including a multi-motor setup, but none of it has been officially confirmed so far. We'll add these details once they're verified.

What range and charging can we expect?

Everyone is asking this, and the honest answer is simple: the WLTP homologated figures for the production Type 01 have not been published yet. Targets mentioned for the concept are not homologated values, and real-world range will only be known after independent testing.

For an electric GT, three things matter more than the headline range figure:

1. Peak DC charging power, and above all how long the car can hold it.
2. The 10 to 80% charging time, which tells you more than a brief power peak.
3. Real motorway consumption, which decides how often you stop on a long trip.

These are the figures we'll publish first when Jaguar releases them. They will decide where the Type 01 stands against its rivals.

How does it compare with the Porsche Taycan and the electric Mercedes-AMG GT?

There are no comparable homologated spec sheets for all three models, so we compare how each car is positioned rather than their figures. Each block uses the same format so they're easy to compare.

Jaguar Type 01

• Status: in development, launch announced for 2027
• Platform: JEA, dedicated electric
• Strength: radical design and the exclusivity of an all-new model
• Unknowns: production range, charging, power and price

Porsche Taycan

• Status: on sale, recently facelifted
• Platform: dedicated electric
• Strength: proven engineering, benchmark driving dynamics, wide choice of versions
• Unknowns: none major, as the manufacturer publishes the data

Electric Mercedes-AMG GT (four-door)

• Status: announced, production version being finalised
• Platform: dedicated AMG electric
• Strength: AMG performance know-how and a strong sporting image
• Unknowns: production specs and price still to be confirmed

The picture is clear: the Taycan offers certainty, while the Type 01 and the AMG offer something new. Other cars are worth a look too, such as the Audi e-tron GT or the Lucid Air, depending on whether comfort or range matters more to you.

Should you wait for it or choose a rival you can drive today?

It depends on your timeline. If you need an electric GT now, the Type 01 isn't an option: it won't arrive until 2027 and its performance is still unconfirmed. If you love the design and are happy to wait, it's one of the most distinctive cars in the segment.

An all-new model also comes with some uncertainty: first model years, software updates and residual values that are hard to predict for a brand in the middle of repositioning itself. This is exactly where a subscription makes sense. With Turismo, you can drive a premium electric GT today with no commitment to buy, then switch to the new model when it arrives.

Our verdict

The Jaguar Type 01 is the boldest launch in the high-end electric market. Its radical design and dedicated platform set it apart from cautious saloons. But until its range, charging and price figures are published, there's no way to call it better than a Porsche Taycan, whose strengths are known and measured.

Our advice: keep a close eye on the Type 01, but don't put off driving electric until then. You can do both, as long as you don't tie yourself into a long-term purchase.

FAQ

When is the Jaguar Type 01 coming out?

Jaguar says the Type 01 will launch in 2027. Exact on-sale dates for each market (Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Switzerland) have not been announced yet.

What is the Jaguar Type 01's range?

The WLTP homologated range for the production version has not been published yet. The targets mentioned for the Type 00 concept are not official figures.

How much will the Jaguar Type 01 cost?

No official price has been confirmed for our markets. The brand is clearly aiming for the very top of the market, above its previous models.

Is the Jaguar Type 01 fully electric?

Yes. It sits on the JEA platform, which was designed only for electric cars, and the new Jaguar has no plans for a combustion version.

What are the Jaguar Type 01's rivals?

Its direct rivals are the Porsche Taycan and the upcoming four-door electric Mercedes-AMG GT. The Audi e-tron GT and the Lucid Air are also in the mix.

In summary

• The Jaguar Type 01 is the large electric GT meant to relaunch the brand, due in 2027.
• It sits on the new JEA platform and carries forward the design of the Type 00 concept.
• Production range, charging, power and price are not yet official.
• The Porsche Taycan remains the proven benchmark, and the electric Mercedes-AMG GT is the other new arrival to watch.

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