The Jaguar Type 01, the four-door electric GT unveiled by Jaguar in New York, has been spotted on the road for the first time, officially bringing the project closer to production. The car is set to become Jaguar’s first production car to be built on the new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA).
The Jaguar Type 01 is set to change the company forever as it embraces the fully electric future ahead. Instead of simply electrifying one of its internal combustion engine models, Jaguar has created an all-new performance GT around an electric architecture.
The new Jaguar Type 01 electric GT employs an 850-volt electrical architecture and a 118kWh battery for range and performance. Performance and range are two traits that Jaguar expects to see in its new electric GT that will rival the established luxury brands’ electric vehicles.
Jaguar predicts that the new electric GT will offer an EPA-estimated range of up to 400 miles or 644 km. The company also estimates a range of up to 320 miles or 515 km on a sustained 75 mph speed.
The claimed ranges are not certified as the final production specs are yet to be homologated. However, the Jaguar Type 01 looks set to provide immense range and performance from its massive battery pack and electric powertrains.
Performance is set to be one of the strongest suits of the new Jaguar Type 01 electric GT. With its electric powertrains, Jaguar expects the new GT to generate up to 1,030 PS and 1,365 Nm of torque.
As expected, the electric GT will be able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds. The immense torque on offer from the electric motors will ensure superb acceleration figures while maintaining the composed driving characteristics expected from a Jaguar GT.
The new Jaguar Type 01 will reportedly utilize a three-motor solution, further underlining the performance intentions of the new electric GT from the British The Jaguar Type 01 is set to bring long-range capabilities to Jaguar’s electric vehicle plans as it offers massive 118kWh battery capacity. The electric GT will also be able to utilize 350kW chargers to offer increased charging speeds.
According to Jaguar, the new electric GT will be able to add on an additional 200 miles or 321 km of range on a 350kW charger within just 13 minutes. The combination of an 850V electrical architecture and 350kW fast charging will ensure the Jaguar Type 01 offers one of the most advanced charging solutions for the luxury performance EV market.
The new Jaguar Type 01 finds itself at a turning point in the long-standing history of the company. As Jaguar transitions into an all-electric luxury brand, the Jaguar Type 01 electric GT will define the future direction of the brand.
In this respect, the new Jaguar Type 01 will not only be another model for the British carmaker but will instead usher in a new era for Jaguar as it provides the electric architecture the company needs for the future.
The recent road-going photos of the new electric GT are particularly significant as Jaguar transitions from concept and unveiling phases to the engineering and validation stages ahead of production.
The electric future of Jaguar is also deeply intertwined with its parent company Tata Motors. Tata acquired the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) from Ford in 2008 in a deal worth around $2.3 billion. Ever since Tata acquired JLR, the company has been investing heavily in the development of Jaguar and Land Rover.
This long-term commitment from Tata has played a significant role in enabling Jaguar to transition into an all-electric luxury brand in the years ahead. In particular, JLR has become one of the most important profit centers for Tata Motors.
In turn, other companies within the Tata Group have been supporting JLR with their own engineering and technical expertise, particularly in the fields of software development, digital technologies, and electronics. This extensive network of expertise within the Tata Group has facilitated the development of the Jaguar Type 01, as it provides the necessary engineering and technical support needed to develop cutting-edge electric vehicles.
Therefore, the 850V architecture, the huge battery pack, and the multi-motor powertrains of the Jaguar Type 01 are all set to be the precursors to an entirely new era for Jaguar and JLR.
With its claimed massive range, absurdly quick charging speeds, and over 1,000 PS power output, the Jaguar Type 01 has everything it needs to become Jaguar’s electric flagship model. However, the significance of the new electric GT might be found in its symbolic value for Jaguar as a brand.
Jaguar appears to be undergoing a transformation as it transitions into an all-electric luxury brand. In this respect, the Jaguar Type 01 electric GT is set to become the first production model to showcase the brand’s new electric future.
The recent road photos confirm that Jaguar is well on its way to bring the new electric GT to market. However, the company still has some time ahead before the Type 01 reaches production readiness and certification.
If everything goes according to plan, the Jaguar Type 01 is set to become one of the most powerful electric GTs ever built by a traditional luxury carmaker. For Jaguar, the Type 01 is more than just an electric car, as it represents the beginning of a new era for the brand as it transitions into an all-electric luxury carmaker.