With its future 100% electric GT, Jaguar is not simply trying to keep up with the times: the British brand wants to redefine what an ultra-premium electric saloon should be. More than 1,000bhp, up to 770km of range, lightning-fast recharging and almost total silence. This new-generation Jaguar promises to be as much a technological showcase as a styling manifesto.
A new era without compromise
Jaguar is preparing to turn a decisive page in its history. From 2026, the British brand will launch a large 4-door GT saloon, 100% electric, designed as the starting point for a completely redesigned range. This car will embody Jaguar’s radical strategy. To reduce its catalogue to three very high-end electric models by 2030. Based on the brand new Jaguar Electric Architecture platform, this GT boasts extraordinary ambitions. The target power output is in excess of 1000hp, the target range is up to 770km in WLTP cycle, and the electric architecture places it directly in the circle of the most advanced electric cars on the market. Jaguar has embraced its objective of once again becoming a desirable brand, with technology and status that are close to ultra-luxury.
Beneath the sleek bodywork of this future GT lies a three-engined configuration, with two engines on the rear axle and one at the front. This architecture paves the way for very fine torque vectoring, capable of managing power almost surgically, wheel by wheel. To power this arsenal, Jaguar is aiming for a battery pack of over 100 kWh, probably around 120 kWh on current prototypes. The aim is to offer a range that is truly compatible with electric touring, without sacrificing performance. The brand is already announcing the possibility of recovering around 300 km of range in just 15 minutes of fast charging, which implies charging powers of up to 350 to 400 kW.
Extreme acceleration, delivered with elegance
The first tests carried out by the specialist press give a very clear idea of the character of this Jaguar. Yes, the acceleration is dazzling. But unlike some ultra-sporty electric cars known for their ‘catapult’ effect, Jaguar has made a different choice. The acceleration is described as overwhelming but progressive, almost subdued, without jerking or mechanical brutality. The chassis plays a key role in this experience. Despite its long stature and substantial weight, the GT is surprisingly agile, thanks in particular to rear-wheel steering of up to 6 degrees. The air suspension, combined with twin-valve dampers, gives the car a controlled, assertive roll, in keeping with the DNA of the great thermal Jaguars, which are more geared towards supreme comfort than radical sport.
At high speeds, including over 200 km/h on the track, air and road noise remain extremely contained. The absence of vibrations and mechanical noise plays a full part in the positioning of this GT, which seeks to compete more with a Rolls-Royce Spectre than with a Tesla Plaid or Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Jaguar clearly claims a vision of electric luxury based on serenity, comfort and continuity of effort. It’s an approach that stands in stark contrast to the raw spectacularity of some of its rivals, and one that could appeal to customers looking for refinement rather than demonstration.
Statutory design and controlled timetable
In terms of styling, the production version will take up the spirit of the Type 00 concept, while adapting it to a 4-door configuration. The silhouette is more reminiscent of a long coupé than a traditional saloon, with a very long bonnet, reduced overhangs and radical proportions. The British manufacturer wants to make its mark and visually assert its move upmarket. The first production models are expected from 2026, although Jaguar remains cautious about the final timetable. What is certain, however, is the message being sent. With this electric GT, Jaguar is not trying to survive electrification. It wants to use it as a lever for a renaissance, reaffirming a very British vision of automotive luxury, where extreme power is combined with silence, smoothness and a form of timeless elegance.
Sources: www.jaguar.fr – www.topgear.com – www.motortrend.com
