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Jaguar Unveils 1,000-HP Electric Type 01 Grand Tourer

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Jaguar unveiled the all-electric Type 01 grand tourer in New York on Tuesday.
The Type 01 costs £130,000 in the UK and $130,500 in the United States.
It produces 1,000 horsepower, 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds, and up to 400 miles range.
JLR will build panels at Halewood, drive units at Wolverhampton, and assemble cars at Solihull starting 2027.
Managing director Rawdon Glover said the model targets younger, wealthy U.S. buyers instead of older male clientele.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 Tesla launched the first production electric sports car, the Roadster, using lithium-ion cells and achieving over 200 mi of range, selling roughly 2,450 units worldwide. Its success proved high-performance EVs could rival gasoline supercars, prompting luxury brands such as Jaguar to unveil the 2024 Type 01 electric grand tourer aimed at tech-savvy buyers.

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Story summary

Jaguar unveiled the all-electric Type 01 grand tourer in New York on Tuesday.
The Type 01 costs £130,000 in the UK and $130,500 in the United States.
It produces 1,000 horsepower, 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds, and up to 400 miles range.
JLR will build panels at Halewood, drive units at Wolverhampton, and assemble cars at Solihull starting 2027.
Managing director Rawdon Glover said the model targets younger, wealthy U.S. buyers instead of older male clientele.

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