Jaguar Electric GT Delayed to 2026, Priced at $130,000, Confirmed to Have 430-Mile Range

Jaguar Electric GT, the Type 00, Delayed to 2026, Starts at $130,000, and Embraces “Polarizing” Design

Jaguar highly anticipated all-electric grand tourer, the Type 00, has been delayed from its original 2025 debut until 2026, with its starting price now confirmed at $130,000. The delay is attributed to a “strategic realignment” and the disruption from a major cyberattack that halted factory production at Jaguar Land Rover. Despite the setbacks and a radical design that Managing Director Rawdon Glover defended as “OK to be polarizing,” Jaguar is pushing ahead with a bold vision: the Type 00 promises up to 430 miles of EPA range and ultra-fast charging (200 miles in 15 minutes), positioning it as a powerful, exclusive electric rival to the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S Plaid.

Price, Delay, and Production Challenges

The new price and production timeline underscore the challenges and ambition behind Jaguar’s reinvention.

• New Price Point: The starting price for the Type 00 is confirmed at $130,000. This places it among premium electric rivals like the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Tesla Model S Plaid.
• Delay: The electric GT has been delayed from its original late-2025 schedule to 2026.
• Disruption Cause: The delay follows a period of “strategic realignment” and a major cyberattack that forced weeks-long factory closures across the U.K., costing the parent company JLR billions.
• Luxury Focus: The final price is highly bespoke; with customization, the total cost will increase significantly, reflecting Jaguar’s focus on craftsmanship and exclusivity over sheer volume.

Bold Vision: Performance and Polarizing Design

The Type 00 is designed to recapture Jaguar’s grand touring spirit with a fearless new aesthetic.

• Performance Targets: Built on an entirely new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), the GT is expected to be Jaguar’s most powerful production model ever, outpacing the F-Type R. It features an 800-volt architecture for rapid charging.
• Range and Charging: It targets up to 430 miles of EPA range (770 km WLTP). Ultra-fast charging is capable of replenishing 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes.
• Controversial Design: The new design language has been called “radical and divisive.” Managing Director Rawdon Glover defended the look, saying it was “OK to be polarizing” and that Jaguar “needed to stop blending in”. The car is intended to speak to a younger, wealthier, and “design-led” audience.
• Aesthetics: The car’s proportions—long hood, fastback roofline, and minimalist surfacing—evoke grace through simplicity, a deliberate break from Jaguar’s past visual language.

Development and Market Significance

The Type 00 is the foundation of Jaguar’s reinvention, despite the high-risk nature of the venture.

• Testing Venue: Pre-production prototypes have been testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, an unusual choice for a luxury GT that reflects the engineers’ focus on balancing refinement and agility.
• Foundation of Rebirth: The Type 00 is the first of Jaguar’s next-generation electric vehicles and is the core of its rebirth as an all-electric luxury brand.

The delay underscores the difficulties legacy automakers face in managing complex reinvention amidst external threats. However, if Jaguar successfully delivers this blend of performance, luxury, and daring design, the Type 00 could lead one of the most significant turnarounds in modern automotive history.

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