7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Upcoming All-New Jaguar Type 01

Jaguar’s next chapter has a name, and it comes with a story worth knowing before the car itself is revealed. The Type 01 is the brand’s first all-electric four-door GT, and the details Jaguar has shared so far go well beyond a badge and a set of numbers. From how the name was chosen to how the car has already been tested on one of motorsport’s most famous circuits, there’s a lot happening ahead of its official unveiling.

Here are seven details about the Type 01 worth knowing before it debuts.

1. The Name Isn’t Random

Every part of “Type 01” carries meaning. “Type” connects the car to some of Jaguar’s most celebrated models. The “0” stands for zero tailpipe emissions. The “1” marks its status as the first Jaguar of a new era. The car is designed, developed, and built in the UK.

2. The Naming Tradition Goes Back to 1951

“Type” naming first appeared on the Le Mans-winning C-type in 1951, and it later carried through to the E-type and the F-TYPE. On the road, that naming tradition came to represent a specific idea: a car with real performance in reserve, paired with genuine comfort and composure. Jaguar has said the Type 01 continues that same idea in an electric format.

3. Engineers Studied Jaguar’s Own History Before Designing It

Before development began, Jaguar’s engineering team spent time driving five heritage models from the brand’s past: the XK120, the E-type, the XJ Coupé V12, the XJS, and the XJ Series I. The goal was to identify what actually makes a car feel like a Jaguar, rather than starting from a blank sheet. Jaguar has referred to this process internally as the “Spirit of Jaguar Drive” experience, and it directly shaped how the Type 01 was engineered.

4. The Power Figures Are Genuinely High

The Type 01 uses a tri-motor, all-wheel-drive setup with intelligent torque vectoring. Jaguar has confirmed output above 986 hp and 959 lb-ft of torque, with embedded software designed to respond almost instantly to driver input.

Type 01 Performance Highlights: - Tri-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain - More than 986 hp - More than 959 lb-ft of torque - Intelligent torque vectoring across all three motors - Dynamic air suspension paired with twin-valve active dampers

5. Formula E Racing Technology Feeds Directly Into It

The Type 01’s development has been shaped by technology proven on track by Jaguar TCS Racing, the brand’s World Championship-winning Formula E team, which claimed a race victory as recently as 2024. All-wheel drive control software and fast-switching silicon carbide inverters developed for competition have been carried over into the Type 01’s regenerative braking, range, and fast-charging capability.

6. Prototypes Have Already Lapped Monaco

Camouflage-wrapped Type 01 prototypes lapped the historic Monaco circuit ahead of the Monaco E-Prix in May 2026, driving past landmarks like Sainte-Dévote, Casino Square, and La Rascasse. The wrap itself was designed as an artistic interpretation of the Jaguar brand, featuring the signature strikethrough motif alongside straight and circular graphic elements in the brand’s colours.

7. It Will Set the Design Direction for Future Jaguar Models

The Type 01 is built around Jaguar’s “Exuberant Modernism” design philosophy, a long bonnet and low roofline give it a visual link to Jaguar’s GT heritage, while breaking away from typical EV proportions. Jaguar has stated the design, technology, and driving character developed for the Type 01 will underpin future models across the lineup.

What Comes Next

The Type 01 is set to be revealed in September 2026. Until then, the details Jaguar has released point to a car built around the same core idea that has defined the brand’s GT models for decades: strong performance paired with genuine comfort, adapted for a fully electric future.

Stay Informed at Décarie Jaguar in Montréal

The team at Décarie Jaguar in Montréal can answer questions about Jaguar’s electric future and walk you through the current F-Pace lineup while the Type 01 approaches its official reveal. Reach out or stop by to learn more.