Jaguar is in a tough spot following an aggressive rebrand that hasn't been well-received, and a radical concept car that left many customers scratching their heads. However, Jaguar pushes on with its new strategy regardless, with plans to launch a production version of the Type 00 in the next few years.
Jaguar's first new model in over a decade promises to be a high-end, ultra-premium, six-figure EV. It's designed to take on posh competitors just down the road in Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
We could see the production Type 00 by the end of this year. It's expected to go on sale for the 2026 or 2027 model year.
Some details still under wraps, but here's what we do know so far about the next big Jag.
What Will Jaguar's New EV Be Called?
That's a good question. Jaguar debuted its concept with the name "Type 00." While we don't necessarily expect that nameplate to carry over to a production model, we wouldn't be surprised if it did, either.
That said, Jaguar could use other monikers alongside its "Type" prefix/suffix. Some rumors suggest it could be called the I-Type—Jaguar previously used "I" to denote its electric powertrain in the I-Pace SUV.
What Will It Look Like?
The Type 00 concept offered a dramatic preview of Jaguar's new six-figure luxury sedan. For better or worse, the production version likely won't be a one-to-one interpretation—but it will certainly have many of the concept's same cues.
Our rendering artist imagines a more-traditional take on the high-end luxury sedan with the Type 00's flat front end and faux "grille." A slim light bar runs across the blocky backside, and the profile is chiseled, with an angular C-pillar that creates a fastback-like design. We’ve seen prototypes without rear windows, but it remains unclear whether that design cue will carry over to the production model (our rendering keeps the rear window intact).
Jaguar has high expectations for the production version—even if that means losing customers in the process.
Executives promise that it will look "unlike anything you've ever seen:"
'It is our first physical manifestation and the foundation stone for a new family of Jaguars that will look unlike anything you’ve ever seen. A vision which strives for the highest level of artistic endeavour.' — Jaguar Land Rover Chief Creative Officer, Gerry McGovern
As a competitor to the Rolls-Royce Ghost/Spectre and Cadillac Celestiq, we expect this Jag to still be a massive vehicle when it reaches production. For reference, the Spectre is over 215 inches long, and the Celestiq is over 217 inches long.
The interior of the Type 00 concept was extremely minimalist, with two massive, foldable screens extending across the entirety of the dash and a large brass “spine” separating the driver and passenger. High-end wood, wool, and metal appear to cover most surfaces, but it's unclear how much of that will make it to production.
How Much Power Will Jag's New EV Have?
Jaguar told Autocar that its new EV would have 986 horsepower when it reaches production. That said, we do expect multiple variants with a variety of horsepower options, similar to its competitors. The standard Spectre has 584 horsepower while the Black Badge makes 659, and the Celestiq produces 655 horsepower in base form.
The luxury sedan will be fully electric, which means it will have a large battery pack beneath its floorboard and at least two electric motors. The outgoing I-Pace had a 90.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack, but we expect the Type 00's pack to have an even larger capacity. The Spectre has a 102.0-kWh pack, while the Celestiq has a 111.0-kWh system.
How Much Range Will It Have?
Jaguar has already promised that its new EV will be able to cover at least 430 miles (692 kilometers) of range on the WLTP cycle. In the US, expect a bit less on the EPA cycle. With super-fast charging, it should also be able to add up to 200 miles (321 kilometers) of range in as little as 15 minutes.
Jaguar also stated that it will transfer Formula E technology from the track into its road car:
'My primary interest in Formula E as a platform is in the technology innovation transfer. Unlike a lot of the other motorsport platforms, it’s a direct transfer [in Formula E], and we can take the technology directly from the racing cars, into our own road cars.' — Jaguar Managing Director, Rawdon Glover
How Much Will Jaguar's New EV Cost?
Jaguar is moving upmarket, which means its cars will get significantly pricier. Competing against the likes of Bentley, Cadillac, and Rolls-Royce in the ultra-premium space, Jag’s first EV is bound to be a six-figure vehicle.
Estimates suggest the Type 00 could start at over £100,000 (around $135,000) and go up from there. For reference, the latest Bentley Flying Spur starts at just over $275,000, the Celestiq is $340,000, and the Spectre is just shy of $400,000—with the Black Badge asking over $465,000 to start.
When Will Jaguar's New EV Debut?
Jaguar said it plans to launch a production version of its Type 00 EV later this year, with a production version expected for the 2026 or 2027 model years.
Jaguar hasn’t said exactly when it plans to launch its next EV, but the Type 00 is expected to debut for the 2027 model year. That means we could see the final production version as early as sometime next year.
