Production-spec Jaguar Type 01 reveal pushed to October

Jaguar has announced that the production-spec Type 01 will debut in October 2026 – almost two years after its concept version, the Type 00, was revealed in 2024. At its 2026 investor day held on June 17, the carmaker stated that the unveiling would take place in New York, USA. The arrival of the Type 01 will revive Jaguar’s portfolio following the discontinuation of the F-Pace SUV in 2025, which at the time was the brand’s only model left on sale.

1. Prototype with Pirelli tyres showcased in Monaco
2. Tri-motor setup to produce over 1000hp and 1300Nm of torque
3. To offer a WLTP-certified range of over 700km

This is the second time Jaguar has pushed back the Type 01’s debut, which was originally scheduled for 2025 but postponed to September 2026.

Why a US reveal for the Jaguar Type 01?

Lennard Hoornik, chief commercial officer at JLR, spoke briefly about the Type 01’s debut, saying, “We will launch it… in a very, very special way.” Autocar UK reported that the decision to pick a US location following the concept’s unveiling at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last year shows that JLR still believes America will be a key market for the car, despite the country’s rollback of emissions legislation and the criticism from some commentators over the brand’s relaunch.

Jaguar Type 01: Everything you need to know

The Type 01 will be Jaguar’s first all-new model after the brand changed its identity. While the Type 00 concept was a two-door car, the production-spec Type 01 will be a four-door electric GT. According to Jaguar, ‘0’ stands for zero tailpipe emissions, while ‘1’ signifies the first Jaguar for the new era. So far, we know that the Type 01 will be underpinned by the Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) and powered by three motors developing over 1,000hp and 1,300Nm. Jaguar claims that it’ll have a WLTP-certified range of over 700km, and a 15-minute quick charge can add up to 321km. Air suspension with twin-valve active dampers will be offered as well.

The Type 01 has been undergoing testing in the months leading up to its launch. Recently, a heavily camouflaged prototype lapped the Monaco circuit in May, ahead of the Formula E race. The Type 01 is set to arrive in global markets in the first half of 2027 and will take on the likes of the Ferrari Luce, Audi e-tron GT, Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV.