Jaguar’s Type Name Is Back, And It’s Wearing Four Doors And Over 1,000 HP

Jaguar’s all-electric sedan finally has a name, and it’s just one digit off the concept unveiled in 2024. Badged the Type 01, the British company says the name “inaugurates a new era,” and the car joins an exclusive list of Jaguar models to use the “Type” nameplate, including the D-Type, E-Type, and more recently, the F-Type.

The Type 01 branding will be subtle, consisting of a motif at the base of the windshield. Jaguar says the “0” refers to the vehicle’s electric powertrain and zero tailpipe emissions, while the “1” signifies its status as the first Jaguar from its new, all-electric era. It’s certainly not the most evocative name, but it rolls off the tongue better than the Type 00 concept.

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While the name of this new model is somewhat important, it will have very little impact on whether the electric sedan proves to be a success. While the covers have yet to be lifted on the vehicle’s completed design, spy shots have shown it will look very similar to the concept, although it has gained two extra doors in the transition to production. It will stand out on the road, but the design will be controversial.

Three Motors And Over 1,000 HP

The powertrain will also be crucially important. We know the car will use Jaguar’s new dedicated EV platform, known as the Jaguar Electric Architecture, which includes an electric motor driving the front wheels, and two motors at the rear. All up, the car will deliver over 1,000 hp and around 959 lb-ft (1,300 Nm) of torque.

The EV’s battery pack will be around 120 kWh, although it’s not yet known where it will be sourced from. Jaguar’s last electric model, the I-Pace, won several awards when it was unveiled, but has been recalled numerous times due to faulty battery packs supplied by LG. The I-Pace proved Jaguar could build a desirable EV. The Type 01 has to prove it can build one that stays on the road.