Jaguar is in a tricky spot following an aggressive rebrand that hasn’t been well-received, and a radical idea automotive that left many shoppers scratching their heads. Nevertheless, Jaguar pushes on with its new technique regardless, with plans to launch a manufacturing model of the Kind 00 within the subsequent few years.

Jaguar’s first new mannequin in over a decade guarantees to be a high-end, ultra-premium, six-figure EV. It is designed to tackle posh rivals simply down the street in Bentley and Rolls-Royce.

We may see the manufacturing Kind 00 by the tip of this 12 months. It is anticipated to go on sale for the 2026 or 2027 mannequin 12 months.

Some particulars nonetheless below wraps, however here is what we do know to this point concerning the subsequent large Jag.

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That is an excellent query. Jaguar debuted its idea with the identify “Kind 00.” Whereas we do not essentially count on that nameplate to hold over to a manufacturing mannequin, we would not be stunned if it did, both.

That stated, Jaguar may use different monikers alongside its “Kind” prefix/suffix. Some rumors recommend it may very well be referred to as the I-Kind—Jaguar beforehand used “I” to indicate its electrical powertrain within the I-Tempo SUV.

Jaguar Kind 00 EV Rendering by Motor1

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The Kind 00 idea provided a dramatic preview of Jaguar’s new six-figure luxurious sedan. For higher or worse, the manufacturing model seemingly will not be a one-to-one interpretation—however it’ll actually have lots of the idea’s similar cues.

Our rendering artist imagines a more-traditional tackle the high-end luxurious sedan with the Kind 00’s flat entrance finish and pretend “grille.” A slim mild bar runs throughout the blocky bottom, and the profile is chiseled, with an angular C-pillar that creates a fastback-like design. We’ve seen prototypes with out rear home windows, nevertheless it stays unclear whether or not that design cue will carry over to the manufacturing mannequin (our rendering retains the rear window intact).

Jaguar has excessive expectations for the manufacturing model—even when meaning dropping clients within the course of.

Executives promise that it’s going to look “not like something you have ever seen:”

‘It’s our first bodily manifestation and the inspiration stone for a brand new household of Jaguars that can look not like something you’ve ever seen. A imaginative and prescient which strives for the very best stage of inventive endeavour.’ — Jaguar Land Rover Chief Inventive Officer, Gerry McGovern

As a competitor to the Rolls-Royce Ghost/Spectre and Cadillac Celestiq, we count on this Jag to nonetheless be a large car when it reaches manufacturing. For reference, the Spectre is over 215 inches lengthy, and the Celestiq is over 217 inches lengthy.

The inside of the Kind 00 idea was extraordinarily minimalist, with two large, foldable screens extending throughout the whole lot of the sprint and a big brass “backbone” separating the motive force and passenger. Excessive-end wooden, wool, and steel seem to cowl most surfaces, nevertheless it’s unclear how a lot of that can make it to manufacturing.

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Jaguar advised Autocar that its new EV would have 986 horsepower when it reaches manufacturing. That stated, we do count on a number of variants with a wide range of horsepower choices, just like its rivals. The usual Spectre has 584 horsepower whereas the Black Badge makes 659, and the Celestiq produces 655 horsepower in base kind.

The posh sedan shall be totally electrical, which suggests it’ll have a big battery pack beneath its floorboard and not less than two electrical motors. The outgoing I-Tempo had a 90.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack, however we count on the Kind 00’s pack to have a good bigger capability. The Spectre has a 102.0-kWh pack, whereas the Celestiq has a 111.0-kWh system.

Jaguar has already promised that its new EV will be capable of cowl not less than 430 miles (692 kilometers) of vary on the WLTP cycle. Within the US, count on a bit much less on the EPA cycle. With super-fast charging, it also needs to be capable of add as much as 200 miles (321 kilometers) of vary in as little as quarter-hour.

Jaguar additionally said that it’s going to switch Components E expertise from the monitor into its street automotive:

‘My major curiosity in Components E as a platform is within the expertise innovation switch. In contrast to loads of the opposite motorsport platforms, it’s a direct switch [in Formula E], and we are able to take the expertise instantly from the racing vehicles, into our personal street vehicles.’ — Jaguar Managing Director, Rawdon Glover

Jaguar is shifting upmarket, which suggests its vehicles will get considerably pricier. Competing towards the likes of Bentley, Cadillac, and Rolls-Royce within the ultra-premium house, Jag’s first EV is certain to be a six-figure car.

Estimates recommend the Kind 00 may begin at over £100,000 (round $135,000) and go up from there. For reference, the most recent Bentley Flying Spur begins at simply over $275,000, the Celestiq is $340,000, and the Spectre is simply shy of $400,000—with the Black Badge asking over $465,000 to begin.

Jaguar stated it plans to launch a manufacturing model of its Kind 00 EV later this 12 months, with a manufacturing model anticipated for the 2026 or 2027 mannequin years.

Jaguar hasn’t stated precisely when it plans to launch its subsequent EV, however the Kind 00 is anticipated to debut for the 2027 mannequin 12 months. Meaning we may see the ultimate manufacturing model as early as someday subsequent 12 months.

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