Jaguar Type 01 EV Promises 400 Miles of Range, 1,015 HP and 22-Minute Fast Charging
Don’t be fooled by the Jaguar Type 01’s bluff shape. Its aerodynamic design achieves a drag coefficient of 0.23. Combined with a 118 kWh usable battery pack, the electric car should deliver around 400 miles (644 km) of range on a single charge. Official EPA estimates are expected closer to the Type 01’s arrival at US dealers in mid-2027.
850V battery architecture enables 22-minute charging
The Type 01’s battery packs, which I saw being built during a recent visit to Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in the Midlands, England, use an 850V electrical architecture. Jaguar says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 22 minutes when connected to a 350 kW DC fast charger.
Jaguar isn’t currently selling new cars, but the company isn’t completely dormant. It has a highly effective Formula E program, and its electric powertrain recently helped secure a third team championship in four years. The Jaguar TCS Racing team has won two of those titles, while the third came with customer team Envision Racing.
Over the years, Jaguar’s engineers have gained extensive experience designing, building and operating powerful, efficient electric powertrains. That expertise will directly benefit the company’s future road-going EVs.
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Jaguar Type 01 performance and handling
The Type 01 features silicon carbide inverters and traction control systems, among other technologies developed through Jaguar’s electric racing program. It also has 50:50 weight distribution, all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering.
With 1,015 horsepower (757 kW) and 1,007 pound-feet (1,365 Nm) of torque, the Type 01 should have the driving dynamics to justify its expected $120,000 to $130,000 MSRP.
The Jaguar Type 01’s controversial design
But performance specifications may not be what attracts the most attention. The biggest reaction so far has focused on the Type 01’s appearance.
“You’ve built a few classic cars so far, but the last one is disappointing,” one colleague said. Another asked, “I don’t know who that Jaguar is trying to appeal to. An executive with zero personality?” A third concluded, “It’s still better than the Cybertruck.” All three remain anonymous.
Source: arstechnica.com