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Jaguar Type 01, a first taste of the new electric GT
Jaguar’s new electric car divides opinion with its radical design: here are the first impressions of the controversial GT opening a new era.
8 October 2026 1 min read 4 views
The Jaguar Type 01 offers the first glimpse of the British brand’s new generation: an electric GT with deliberately bold styling, far removed from the company’s traditional approach. Its proportions and design choices have already sparked debate among enthusiasts.
The early verdict is therefore mainly about identity: Jaguar is targeting a more exclusive, technological and distinctive image. Range, performance, comfort and interior quality still need to be assessed on the road, as they will be crucial to judging this controversial change of direction.