Jaguar unveils new electric car at star-studded event

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7 Oct 2026 • 4:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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Jaguar unveils new electric car at star-studded event

  • Jaguar has officially revealed the production-ready Type 01, a fully electric four-door grand tourer with expected pricing centred around £125,000, aiming to reposition the brand into higher-tier luxury circles.
  • Built on the new Jaguar Electric Architecture, the vehicle utilizes three electric motors producing up to 1,016bhp, capable of 0–62mph in 3.2 seconds, with an estimated range of up to 450 miles from its 118kWh battery.
  • The interior is packed with advanced technology, featuring a 24-inch Nvidia-powered OLED display, seven-inch touchscreens for cabin controls, and a 38-speaker Meridian sound system with headrest speakers and seat pulses.
  • The new model was unveiled at a star-studded launch event in New York on October 6, attended by celebrities including actor Florence Pugh.
  • Designed and engineered in Britain, the Type 01 will be manufactured at the Solihull plant, with customer orders expected to open in early 2027 and initial deliveries commencing in the second half of that year.

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