New Jaguar Electric Car: First Look at the Jaguar Type 00's Production GT
The Jaguar Type 00 concept car is finally becoming a production reality, and it now has an official name: the Jaguar Type 01. Confirmed by Jaguar Land Rover at its investor day in June 2026, this new Jaguar electric car is the first production model from Jaguar's fully electric relaunch, and it's set to make its formal debut in New York this October. For anyone who's been following the story since the divisive Type 00 concept broke cover in Miami back in December 2024, this is the moment the wraps finally come off a production car.
This first look pulls together everything reported so far on price, range, performance and design, all of it estimated ahead of Jaguar's official reveal, and looks at how you might actually get behind the wheel of a Jaguar EV today, through the existing Jaguar and Land Rover models already available on salary sacrifice.
What Is the New Jaguar GT?
The Jaguar Type 00 concept was always a preview rather than a finished car. Unveiled during Miami Art Week in December 2024, it introduced Jaguar's new all-electric design language following the brand's controversial November 2024 rebrand. Jaguar has now confirmed the production version as the Jaguar Type 01, officially named on 12 May 2026 ahead of a prototype appearance at the Monaco Formula E-Prix.
The name carries some heritage weight. Jaguar has explained that "Type" nods to legendary past models including the C-Type, D-Type, E-Type and F-Type, while "01" signals both zero tailpipe emissions and the first car of Jaguar's new era. It'll wear the Type 01 badge on a strikethrough motif where the bonnet meets the windscreen.
The Type 01 matters for Jaguar's fortunes as much as its image. Following the discontinuation of the F-Pace in 2025, the brand has had no model on sale in the UK, making the Type 01 the car that effectively restarts Jaguar as a business, not just a nameplate.
Price and UK Release Date
Jaguar hasn't published official pricing yet, so any figure in circulation should be treated as an estimate until the October reveal. There's no official Jaguar Type 00 price to point to either, since the concept was never sold; every number below is a production Type 01 estimate rather than a confirmed concept-era figure. That said, reporting from multiple outlets has been fairly consistent on the shape of the pricing, if not the exact number.
Entry-level pricing is widely expected to start above £120,000
Higher-specification and limited-edition versions are tipped to reach £140,000–£150,000 or more
One JLR executive has suggested pricing will sit in a similar bracket to Range Rover's most expensive models, implying transaction prices around £130,000 are likely to be common, according to an early hands-on report from Electrifying
This positions the Type 01 against Bentley and Rolls-Royce as much as against mainstream luxury EV rivals
On timing, Jaguar Land Rover's chief commercial officer confirmed at the company's June 2026 investor day that the car will launch "in a very, very special way" in New York this October, as first reported by Autocar. Orders are expected to open in the second half of 2026, with first deliveries reported for early 2027, meaning UK buyers are still some way from taking delivery even once the car is formally revealed. Every figure above is an estimate drawn from pre-reveal reporting, not a confirmed Jaguar price.
Range, Performance and Specs
Jaguar has been more forthcoming on technical specification than on price, though these figures still come from Jaguar's own claims and pre-production reporting rather than final homologated numbers. The Type 00 concept never carried confirmed range or specs figures of its own, so the Jaguar Type 00 range and specs most people are searching for now really describe this production Type 01.
Range: Jaguar claims a WLTP-certified range of more than 700km (around 435 miles), per Autocar India's reporting
Charging: a 15-minute rapid charge is claimed to add up to 200 miles (321km)
Power: a tri-motor setup reportedly producing more than 986bhp (735kW), with output figures still to be officially confirmed, according to Motor1
Battery: approximately 120kWh, built on a high-voltage architecture in the region of 800V, as detailed by Zecar
Dimensions: around 5.2 metres long with a 3.2-metre wheelbase, sitting on standard 23-inch wheels
Suspension: air suspension with twin-valve active dampers reported as standard
If Jaguar's claims hold at the October reveal, these figures would place the Type 01 among the most powerful and longest-range EVs on sale anywhere, well ahead of most rivals in the current luxury electric segment.
Design and Interior: The First Look
Jaguar has kept full production images under wraps, but the brand has confirmed the Type 01 keeps the Type 00 concept's four-door fastback silhouette rather than reverting to something more conventional. Camouflaged prototypes tested around Monaco in May 2026 showed a low-slung, flat-surfaced design language that breaks sharply from any previous Jaguar, as Auto Express reported from the Formula E event.
The Type 00 concept itself, which previews much of this design direction, was shown in two colourways symbolising the brand's shift: Miami Pink and London Blue. Inside, the concept leaned on sustainable materials including recycled fabrics and responsibly sourced wood, alongside a customisable "Prism" interior lighting system.
Jaguar's chief exterior designer described the concept's aim as commanding attention "like all the best Jaguars of the past," while its chief materiality designer pointed to a focus on "authentic, unexpected materials and captivating colour."
Whether every concept detail, including the Type 00's dramatic butterfly doors, carries through to the production Type 01 remains to be confirmed. Jaguar has signalled the production car takes a "more practical" four-door format, so some concept flourishes may be toned down for series production.
How It Compares to Rivals
The Type 01 is entering a small but growing field of ultra-luxury electric GTs and saloons. Here's how the reported specs stack up against two of its closest rivals.
| Model | Reported/Claimed Range | Power | UK Starting Price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar Type 01 | ~435 miles (claimed WLTP) | 986bhp+ (reported) | £120,000+ (unconfirmed) |
| Porsche Taycan | Up to 421 miles (Turbo GT) | Up to 1,092bhp (Turbo GT) | From around £86,000 |
| Maserati GranTurismo Folgore | Around 280 miles | Up to 751bhp | From around £142,000 |
These figures are drawn from manufacturer claims and pre-production reporting and should be treated as indicative rather than final, particularly for the unreleased Type 01, whose row above is entirely unconfirmed pending Jaguar's October reveal.
Can You Get a Jaguar on Salary Sacrifice?
At £120,000-plus, the Type 01 isn't going to be a realistic salary sacrifice choice for most employees, and Jaguar hasn't indicated it will be offered through leasing or salary sacrifice channels at launch. This is where the story becomes genuinely relevant for most readers, though: the wider Jaguar and Land Rover range already includes electric models available today through The Electric Car Scheme, without waiting for an October reveal or a six-figure budget.
Salary sacrifice works by deducting the cost of a car from an employee's gross salary before tax and National Insurance, which lowers the overall cost compared with a personal lease. For electric cars, this saving is amplified by a low Benefit-in-Kind rate: fully electric vehicles sit at 4% BiK for the 2026/27 tax year, compared with up to 37% for the highest-emission petrol and diesel cars. Employees typically save 20–50% compared to arranging a personal lease independently, though the exact figure depends on salary, tax band and the vehicle chosen.
If a six-figure Jaguar GT isn't on the cards, this is exactly the gap salary sacrifice is designed to close: it makes electric driving, including premium marques, more attainable through pre-tax savings rather than requiring outright ownership.
Salary sacrifice savings depend on individual circumstances including salary, tax band and National Insurance category. This information does not constitute financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Will the Jaguar GT Cost?
Jaguar hasn't confirmed official pricing, and won't until the October 2026 reveal. Industry reporting consistently estimates a starting price above £120,000, with higher specifications expected to reach £140,000–£150,000 or more, though these figures aren't confirmed by Jaguar.
How Much Is the 2026 Jaguar GT?
The same estimates apply for the 2026 model year: entry pricing estimated above £120,000, rising towards £150,000 for higher trims. One JLR executive has suggested transaction prices around £130,000, similar to Range Rover's top-end pricing, are likely to be common, but this remains unconfirmed until the official reveal.
Are Jaguar Electric Cars Any Good?
Jaguar's earlier EV, the I-PACE, was well-received for its driving dynamics and build quality when new. The Type 01 represents a much more ambitious, ground-up electric platform, so its reception will depend on how its reported range, power and design translate into the finished car once reviewed.
When Will the Jaguar Type 01 Be Revealed?
Jaguar Land Rover confirmed at its June 2026 investor day that the Type 01 will make its full public debut in New York this October, with orders opening in the second half of 2026, as Auto Express reported from the announcement.
Can You Get a Jaguar on Salary Sacrifice?
Not the Type 01 at launch, given its expected pricing and Jaguar's current sales channels. Existing Jaguar and Land Rover electric models are available through The Electric Car Scheme's salary sacrifice scheme today.
The Jaguar Type 00 concept has finally found its production identity: the Jaguar Type 01, a four-door electric GT confirmed for reveal in New York this October 2026. With a claimed range beyond 400 miles, a tri-motor powertrain reportedly topping 986bhp, and pricing estimated well above £120,000, it's shaping up as one of the most ambitious relaunches in the luxury EV space.
None of this is official yet. Pricing, final specs and production images will only be confirmed at Jaguar's October reveal, so every figure in this article should be read as pre-production reporting rather than a finished spec sheet. For drivers who want an electric Jaguar sooner, and at a more accessible cost, the existing Jaguar and Land Rover range remains available through salary sacrifice today.
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Last updated: 05.08.26
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