The news that Jaguar has begun testing its radical Type 00 electric model is unlikely to sway the brand’s most vocal traditionalists. For those who see Jaguar’s future only through the lens of inline-six engines and supercharged V8s, this announcement changes nothing. But for the new clientele Jaguar is openly courting, it could be the first meaningful sign that the company’s dramatic reinvention is moving from theory to reality.
Jaguar is clearly in no rush to execute its ambitious plan. The British marque, now under the ownership of Tata Motors, has already confirmed that its future will be defined by low-volume, exclusively electric vehicles positioned firmly in the ultra-luxury segment. This strategy places Jaguar in a small and highly exclusive circle of manufacturers aiming to compete on prestige, performance, and design rather than outright sales volume.
Unveiled last year as a concept, the Type 00 was met with mixed—often negative—reactions from long-time Jaguar enthusiasts. Yet that reaction may be beside the point. The Type 00 is not designed to appeal to Jaguar’s past, but to define its future. With the release of the first images of a heavily camouflaged prototype, Jaguar has now confirmed that real-world testing is underway, and that the production version is scheduled to debut by mid-2027.
Internally known as the X900 project, the Type 00 is shaping up to be an ultra-luxury electric GT with formidable performance credentials. Power is expected to come from a tri-motor setup—one motor at the front and two at the rear—delivering a combined output of more than 1,000 horsepower. Energy will be supplied by a battery pack with an estimated capacity of around 120 kWh, enabling a projected WLTP range exceeding 640 kilometers on a single charge.
Although Jaguar remains tight-lipped on official performance figures, unofficial reports suggest that one of the 150 test prototypes has already reached nearly 260 km/h during high-speed testing. These prototypes are currently being evaluated across a wide variety of road surfaces and climatic conditions worldwide, underscoring the company’s intent to match its traditional refinement with modern electric performance.
The production Type 00 will reportedly ride on 23-inch wheels and feature adaptive suspension as well as rear-axle steering, reinforcing its grand touring ambitions. Measuring over five meters in length, the car’s proportions include a long, sculpted nose—an element that visually hints at classic combustion-era Jaguars. Despite this, Tata Motors has been unequivocal in its stance: Jaguar will produce only electric vehicles going forward. Even with its imposing size, engineers have set a strict target weight of under 2,750 kilograms.
Perhaps the most telling detail lies not in the hardware, but in Jaguar’s expectations. Company estimates suggest that only around 15 percent of current Jaguar customers are likely to choose the Type 00. The remaining 85 percent? Entirely new buyers, for whom this electric flagship would be their first encounter with the leaping cat.
It is a calculated risk—one that could redefine Jaguar for a new generation or further alienate its traditional base. As ever in the automotive world, only time will reveal whether luck truly favors the brave.
Source: Jaguar
