Jaguar has finally locked in a firm date for the car that will define its future. The production Type 01 will be revealed on October 6, 2026, in New York. After years of concepts, camouflaged prototypes, and intense public debate over the brand’s radical reinvention, the first new Jaguar of the electric era is about to step into the light.
Here is everything confirmed and reliably reported so far.
The Reveal Date and Location 
Jaguar confirmed the October 6, 2026, New York launch through official channels and company executives. The choice of New York follows the Type 00 concept’s earlier high-profile appearances and signals that the United States remains a priority market for the new model. Company leadership has described the event as a “very special” and “mind-blowing” launch rather than a conventional auto-show presentation.
What the Type 01 Is The Type 01 is a four-door electric grand tourer — Jaguar’s first production model built on its dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA). It is the production evolution of the polarizing Type 00 concept shown in late 2024. The name itself is deliberate: “Type” nods to Jaguar’s historic racing cars, while “01” marks the first vehicle of the brand’s new chapter.
This is not a volume model. Jaguar has positioned the Type 01 as an ultra-luxury GT aimed at buyers considering cars from Bentley, Porsche, and other high-end electric rivals. Production of the previous Jaguar lineup ended in late 2025, leaving the brand with a deliberate pause before the new era begins. Customer deliveries are expected in the first half of 2027.
Powertrain and Performance 
The Type 01 uses a tri-motor electric setup. Official and widely reported figures point to more than 1,000 horsepower (over 986 hp / 1,000 PS) and torque exceeding 1,300 Nm (roughly 960 lb-ft). Acceleration is expected in the low-three-second range to 60 mph, with a limited top speed around 155 mph.
The car sits on an 800-volt architecture. Jaguar has targeted a WLTP range of around 770 km (approximately 478 miles) and an EPA estimate in the region of 430 miles, depending on final configuration and testing. Fast-charging capability is a priority, with claims of adding roughly 200 miles of range in about 15 minutes under ideal conditions.
Design and Proportions Prototypes and official images show a long-hood, low-roof silhouette that carries forward the concept’s dramatic proportions while refining them for production. The front end is monolithic and distinctive. The rear includes a hatchback-style treatment with a taper that echoes the concept. A linear “Type 01” graphic appears where the hood meets the windshield.
The design remains divisive by traditional Jaguar standards, but the production version appears slightly more sculpted and less brutalist than the pure concept.
Interior: The Biggest Reveal So Far In August 2026 Jaguar released the first official look at the production interior. A dramatic longitudinal central spine runs the full length of the cabin under a glass roof, dividing the space into four distinct individual seating areas — a concept-car idea brought into series production.
The driver sits in a low, enveloping position designed to feel both cossetting and confidence-inspiring. Materials draw inspiration from travertine stone, with tonal palettes and brass-inspired accents. A slim dashboard integrates a new infotainment system intended for instinctive control. A digital ClearSight rear-view display sits at the base of the windshield at roughly the same height as the exterior mirrors.
Jaguar describes the cabin as creating a sense of occasion on every journey. Early reactions suggest it looks more architectural and less conventional than current German luxury interiors.
Pricing Expectations No official U.S. price has been announced. Industry reporting consistently places the starting point in the region of $150,000 (or roughly £120,000 in the UK), with heavily optioned or bespoke examples climbing well higher. This is a deliberate shift away from Jaguar’s previous volume-premium positioning toward true ultra-luxury territory.
Why This Car Matters The Type 01 is not simply another new model. It is the first tangible product of Jaguar’s complete brand reset — new design language, exclusive electric architecture, higher price point, and a complete break from the outgoing lineup. The company has bet its future on the idea that a smaller number of highly desirable, expensive electric cars can succeed where broader volume strategies struggled.
Public reaction to the rebrand and the Type 00 concept was intensely polarized. The October 6 reveal will show how much of that concept vision survived the journey to production and whether the finished car can convert skepticism into orders.
What Happens Next October 6, 2026, in New York will give the world its first complete look at the production Type 01 — exterior, interior, and official specifications. First customer cars are planned for the first half of 2027. Additional models on the same architecture are expected to follow as Jaguar rebuilds its range from the top down.
The Bottom Line Jaguar’s comeback car now has a firm date: October 6, 2026. The Type 01 arrives as a 1,000-horsepower electric four-door GT with dramatic design, a radical interior layout, long-range claims, and ultra-luxury pricing. It is the most important Jaguar in decades because the brand’s entire future direction rests on whether this car succeeds.
The concept divided opinion. The production car will decide whether that division turns into demand.
Will the Type 01 convince you that Jaguar’s radical new direction is the right one, or are you still waiting to see the finished product in person?
