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Man of Many
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
Everything We Know About Jaguar's Radical Type 00 Concept
Built in the U.K. on brand new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) (JEA) Expected price above £100,000 (approx. AUD $195,000) (approx. AUD $195,000) Targeted range of up to 770km WLTP (478 miles) and 430 miles EPA (692km) (478 miles) and (692km) Charging will be ultra-fast, with 321km (200 miles) of charge added in 15 minutes (200 miles) of charge added in 15 minutes Will be sold in ' a select number of exclusive brand stores ' ' Production car preview in late 2025 Jaguar took the covers off its futuristic 'Type 00' concept car at Miami Art Week in December 2024, and the world reacted accordingly. The advertising campaign was labelled as a woke PR stunt and the car was compared to a toaster, but it's been months since the concept was unveiled, and we're not sure the world feels the same way anymore. This all-electric vehicle will be built in the UK using the brand's Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), which has been designed from scratch. We won't get a production car until late 2025, but the Jaguar Type 00's target range of up to 770km WLTP (478 miles) would put it amongst the longest-range EVs on the market. Charging will be ultra-fast with 321km (200 miles) of charge added in 15 minutes, close to what the top-of-the-range Porsche Taycan can achieve and quicker than a luxury EV like a Rolls-Royce Spectre. Still a concept, it previews what's to come from the brand as they wave goodbye to a passive old-school Jaguar buyer and make room for what the brand sees as a younger, wealthier audience that wants an electric alternative to a Rolls-Royce or Bentley. The jury is still out on whether or not that buyer exists, but for Jaguar's sake, we hope it does. Here's everything we know about the Jaguar Type 00! Jaguar Type 00 in Monaco in French Ultramarine | Image: Supplied / JLR Where Does the Name 'Type 00' Come From? The first thought we had was, 'Why not call it the Jaguar G-Type?' Well, the name 'Type 00' (Type Zero Zero) does reference the 'Type' nomenclature from the past, e.g. E-Type, and F-Type, but swaps it around for an all-electric future. Here, the first '0' stands for zero tailpipe emissions, and the second represents its status as car '0' in the brand's new all-electric vehicle line-up. Jaguar Type 00 at Warehouse Terrada G3-6F, Tokyo | Image: Supplied / JLR Why Does it Look Like a Concept Car? It looks like a concept car, because it is a concept car. We won't see a production-ready vehicle until late 2025. Until then, we have this concept car, which is making its way around the world as the official marketing vehicle before the production car is revealed to the public. While you shouldn't look too deeply into the design, most of this stuff will change to adhere to strict pedestrian safety regulations around the world, but there are some things we can learn from the concept. It has a very, very long bonnet, sweeping roofline, 23-inch alloy wheels, fastback profile and a boat tail, not dissimilar to a Rolls-Royce. However, like the Polestar 4, the Jaguar Type 00 uses a glassless tailgate, with a camera likely to replace the rear-view mirror on the production car, too. Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR Horizontal Strikethrough graphics, which some compare to the vents on an AC unit, are at the very least a visual point of reference for this new 'Exuberant Modernism' creative philosophy. Premium brands have been using this design concept for decades, but Jaguar says that it is 'unlike anything you've ever seen,' and that might be true if you'd never seen the Cadillac Celestiq, which is also an all-electric four-door sedan built on bespoke EV architecture that you can buy right now for USD$340,000. It seems Cadillac has already beaten Jaguar at its own game, but they've sold fewer than 25 of those vehicles, and it's probably too late for Jaguar to rethink its design strategy. 'Type 00 is a pure expression of Jaguar's new creative philosophy,' said Professor Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer at JLR on the design. 'It has an unmistakable presence. This is the result of brave, unconstrained creative thinking and unwavering determination. 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 Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR What's Going to Power the Jaguar Type 00? There are two things that we know for sure about the powertrain used in the Jaguar Type 00: It will have a targeted range of up to 770km WLTP (478 miles) and 430 miles EPA (692km) Charging will be ultra-fast, adding 321km (200 miles) of range in 15 minutes Everything else is based on educated guesses, but we'd be surprised if the new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) were based on anything besides a dual-motor powertrain. If it is indeed dual-motor, expect at least 400 kW of power and 900 Nm of torque, based on the outputs of its closest competitor, the all-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre. 0-100km/h should be dispatched in around 4 seconds, unless it weighs 3 tonnes, which it might. How Has the World Reacted to the Jaguar Type 00? The response to the reveal of the Jaguar Type 00 was, quite frankly, mostly negative when unveiled at Miami Art Week in December 2024. They were accused of deleting thousands of negative comments on their social media posts, buying followers (apparently, they merged regional accounts), and even Tesla CEO Elon Musk chimed in on their X post to ask, 'Do you sell cars?' More recently, Jaguar has brought its Type 00 marketing cars to the streets of both Paris during Fashion Week and Monaco ahead of the Formula E race. Here, with a new colour scheme, the response from the public has been more positive. Still, Jaguar's creative accounts have recently been reviewed, and the brand is reportedly looking for a new advertising agency just months after their partner Accenture Song released the campaign to the world. They're under contract until mid-2026, so don't expect a change anytime soon—they will see the reveal of the new Jaguar product through to the end. Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / JLR What Does the Future of Jaguar Look Like? The Jaguar Type 00 is a starting point for things to come at the brand. We don't know what vehicles will follow next, and we don't know what the production vehicle looks like, but we do know that whatever follows will likely use similar design cues and be based on the new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA). When it does make production, the Jaguar Type 00 will be sold in 'a select number of exclusive brand stores,' the first of which will be situated in the luxury fashion district of Paris, in the 8th arrondissement. 'The magic of Jaguar is close to my heart – an original British luxury brand unmatched in its heritage, artistry and emotional magnetism,' said Adrian Mardell, Chief Executive Officer, JLR. 'That's the Jaguar we are recapturing, and we will create the same sense of awe that surrounded iconic models like the E-type. Our journey is already underway, guided by our original ethos to Copy Nothing – and the results will be spectacular.' Jaguar hasn't listed a price for the Jaguar Type 00, but reports suggest the price is expected to be above £100,000 (approximately AUD $195,000) when it arrives in brand stores. We think it will be much, much more than that. Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / Jaguar Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / Jaguar Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / Jaguar Jaguar Type 00 | Image: Supplied / Jaguar
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Electric or Bust: Jaguar Spills More Details on I-Type GT EV
Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover said the company's new electric platform is not designed to accept hybrid setups or gas engines, per a . Glover also revealed that he hit 160 mph on a test track in the 986-hp top-of-the-line version of the upcoming . According to Glover, the design will remain remarkably similar to the dramatic Type 00 concept revealed last year. Jaguar's rebranding and plans for an electric grand tourer—previewed by last year's Type 00 concept—have been polarizing, but there's no going back for the British automaker. In an interview with Autocar, Jaguar's managing director Rawdon Glover explained why the brand must commit to EVs and divulged a few more details about the upcoming electric GT, which might adopt the name I-type. Other automakers have reacted to cooling growth rates for EV demand by postponing or canceling plans for new electric models. For example, earlier today Maserati confirmed it's ditching the MC20 Folgore electric supercar project. But Glover said that "there is no flexibility" for Jaguar since the Jaguar Electric Architecture that will underpin its entire future lineup cannot support hybrid or gas powertrains. "We made the decision back in 2021 to have an electric architecture dedicated to us," he explained. "There isn't the opportunity to put a V-8 into it or something else." Glover expressed confidence in the EV market, however, stating that "a lot of things will change" over the next decade and that "EV will be the right platform for us and the powertrain of choice" for the market. "Advancements in technology and infrastructure are going to make a big difference," he predicted. In regards to the car itself, Jaguar's head honcho said he had driven the range-topping version of the I-type on the test track at up to 160 mph. Autocar reported this variant produces 986 horsepower, and Glover described it as the "most fun I've had" while serving atop the brand. "It was stunning in terms of its speed, its acceleration, its performance, but also how it delivered the power with a real sense of character," he said. Despite the heady power figures, the I-type will not be designed as a sports car. Instead, Glover sees it as a car that "you can drive confidently at pace for extended periods and still come out feeling great." While the GT car will ride on the new dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture, Glover confirmed it will share its electric motors and battery with other JLR models. "Economically, there's no way around that," Glover conceded. We wouldn't be surprised if some of the I-type's components are shared with, say, the upcoming Land Rover Range Rover EV. The design won't be a significant departure from the Type 00 concept, although the production car will sprout a second pair of doors. "There is strong lineage" between the concept and production models, most notably with the proportions, long hood, front fascia, and the taillight graphic, which consists of a series of horizontal lines that Jaguar is calling the "Strikethrough." The Type 00 concept's cabin has a pair of large screens that could completely fold out of sight, and perhaps something similar could reach production, as Glover said that the car won't be "bombarding the driver with technology." While Jaguar had previously said the electric GT would hit the road in late 2026, Autocar now reports the Jaguar will be revealed by the end of this year and start production in the middle of 2026. We had previously expected the starting price for the I-type to be around $200,000, but it could end up being significantly lower, with Glover quoting a price of roughly $128,000. Jaguar's GT will be the first of three new models, with the next two debuts expected to be a large sedan and an SUV. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
