- Jaguar has quietly revealed their electric GT has been delayed until 2026.
- Sedan will start around $130,000 and be the “most powerful Jaguar ever.”
- It will ride on an all-new EV platform and have a range of up to 430 miles.
Jaguar is betting their future on an electric grand tourer, which was previewed by the Type 00 concept. The production model was supposed to be introduced late this year, but that’s no longer happening.
In an interview with ABC News, Jaguar managing director Rawdon Glover revealed that the ultra-luxury sedan has been delayed until 2026. The executive didn’t say why the electric model was pushed back, but it doesn’t bode well for the company.
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That said, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to suspect that the recent major cyberattack played a part. The prolonged incident plunged Jaguar Land Rover into chaos in early September, and they’ve only recently resumed production.
It’s also worth noting that Jaguar is still testing the model as a prototype was spied on the Nürburgring last week. This could mean the GT isn’t quite finished and they wouldn’t have had things wrapped up in time for the originally scheduled debut.
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Regardless of what caused the delay, Glover suggested they’ll start taking orders shortly after the debut. Deliveries will then start “relatively soon after that.”
How Much Will It Cost?
The car won’t be cheap as the executive implied the model will cost around $130,000. That’s nearly three times as much as the 2024 XF, but customers will be getting the “most powerful Jaguar ever.”
Glover didn’t go into specifics, but the company has previously said the car will ride on the Jaguar Electrical Architecture and have a range of up to 430 miles (692 km). Owners can also expect to get 200 miles (322 km) of range in as little as 15 minutes with a DC fast charger.
While Glover wasn’t ready to give details, he suggested the car will “drive really well.” He also implied it will buck trends as he said, “There aren’t many EVs that are really engaging to drive.”
Still Defending Jaguar’s New Look And Mission
The rest of the interview was largely focused on Jaguar’s new look and the controversial rebrand, which they’ve been defending for nearly a year. Glover said “We’ve got to create a car that has drama, has scale, has proportion … that will create a real visceral reaction when people look at it.”
The Type 00 concept has certainly done that and the executive noted seeing the car in person is a lot different than looking at it on your phone. As he explained, when viewed in the flesh, people can “understand the proportions, the drama, the scale of the vehicle.”
Glover went on to say the United States will likely become their biggest market and a “vast majority” of customers are “positive” about the design. However, he noted this comes after having the “time to explain and really walk through why the Type 00 looks the way it does.” That’s not ideal as beauty and desire shouldn’t need an explanation.
Getting back to the delay, Glover said new cars are still available and you’ll be able to get one for the “next 18 months or so.” That certainly seems to be the case as a quick search reveals over 2,100 new vehicles in stock. A vast majority of these are the F-Pace crossover, but there are still a few F-Types, I-Paces, and XFs around.
