Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari
Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days. Goes double for EVs.
Jaguar has unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Type 01, marking the rebirth of the British carmaker in the EV market. The company, which launched its first all-electric car, the I-Pace in 2017, had previously canceled plans for an all-electric sedan, leaving Jaguar without a new model to sell after discontinuing older models like the F-Pace.
In 2024, Jaguar's boss, Rawdon Glover, announced that the company would be working on an all-new electric vehicle platform called JEA, which will serve as the foundation for an all-electric lineup. The elevated ownership experience and a starting price approximately double the brand's previous $60,000 entry point were key features of the new vehicle.
However, Jaguar's return to the EV market has been met with mixed reactions. Last year, the brand teased its relaunch, causing unrest among fans. The situation worsened when images of the slab-sided, pastel-shaded Type 00 coupe concept leaked, leaving many disappointed.
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