Jaguar names all-electric GT Type 01 with 1,000+ hp

Jaguar has named its upcoming all-electric four-door grand tourer the Type 01, confirming technical details for the luxury vehicle ahead of camouflaged prototypes appearing at this weekend's Formula E race in Monaco.

The British automaker, owned by Tata Motors, revealed the moniker as part of a brand reinvention launched with the Type 00 concept in December 2024. The production Type 01 pays homage to historic models like the Le Mans-winning C-Type, D-Type, E-Type, and F-Type through its "Type" prefix. Jaguar explained that the "0" signifies zero tailpipe emissions from its electric powertrain, while the "1" marks it as the first vehicle in a new all-electric era.

Managing Director Rawdon Glover described the naming as integral to the brand's reset. "We have reimagined Jaguar for a new era, with inspiration from what has gone before," Glover said. "The Type 01 name is part of that story for me, the zero also signifies a complete brand reset, and the 1, our first car for a new chapter, a one of a kind."

The Type 01 features a tri-motor setup—one driving the front wheels and two at the rear—producing more than 1,000 horsepower and nearly 1,000 pound-feet of torque. It rides on the...