Jaguar’s latest models are sending shockwaves through the automotive industry again. Embracing the future or rejecting it, Jaguar’s inaugural luxury electric vehicle is poised to script a fresh narrative in the storied history of this iconic British marque. Following the debut of its innovative all-electric GT concept last week, Jaguar remained in the spotlight. Although Jaguar’s forthcoming ultra-luxury electric vehicle range was initially expected to start at around $130,000 (£100,000), the company’s CEO has now confirmed that the final pricing will actually exceed those estimates.
The luxury electric vehicle (EV) market just got a whole lot more exclusive: Jaguar’s forthcoming EV range is poised to command prices upward of $200,000.
According to Jaguar Land Rover, the company’s upcoming electric vehicle lineup may exceed price expectations of over £100,000 ($130,000), with CEO Adrian Mardell suggesting that prices could be even higher than initially anticipated.
In an exclusive interview with Through, Mardell revealed that acquiring one of these rare finds could potentially cost around £150,000, roughly translating to a staggering $200,000.
At Miami Art Basel, Jaguar unveiled a sneak peek into its forthcoming design direction with the XJ220 concept. With a bold, confrontational visage and a streamlined profile, this model stands out as a radical departure from its Jaguar predecessors.
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In line with Jag’s vision, this concept embodies the essence of what makes Jaguar truly exceptional: a fearless assertion of its finest qualities. The unveiling of Jaguar’s latest car model sparked a heated debate online, eliciting a mix of enthusiastic and skeptical reactions from the public. While some lauded Jaguar’s bold innovation, others enjoyed poking fun at it, likening the car to the Pink Panther or a Barbie dream vehicle.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Lucid Motors are among several industry players who have taken opportunities to preview the model’s features. Musk shot back at Jaguar’s boastful reveal of its new electric vehicle (EV), retorting, “Do you even make cars?”
As part of its strategic shift towards electric vehicles, Jaguar is set to discontinue production of most current models by year-end, paving the way for the introduction of three new ultra-luxury electric cars.
According to Mardell, the company plans to invest approximately £1.5 billion (or $1.9 billion) in developing its new electric vehicle portfolio over the next five-year period.
The rumoured primary, a sleek four-door Grand Tourer, is expected to make its debut towards the end of 2025, with production likely to commence in mid-2026. With its advanced JEA (Jaguar Electrical Architecture) now in place, the automaker anticipates an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 430 miles, with the WLTP cycle projecting a maximum range of approximately 478 miles.
Electrek’s Take
Will Jaguar’s radical overhaul of its F-PACE, the Sort 00, be enough to breathe new life into the luxury SUV market? The roughly $200,000 price tag may also prove challenging to market.
A century-old British car manufacturer aims to attract a fresh, younger demographic despite the daunting challenge of competing against formidable rivals. High-end electric vehicles (EVs) from the likes of Tesla, Lucid, and various Chinese manufacturers are increasingly luring customers away. By 2026, a predicted surge in innovative electrical fashion trends could further intensify competition, posing an added challenge for Jaguar to stay ahead of the curve.
Jaguar’s revolutionary electric vehicle stole the show, earning the company more attention in just two weeks than it had garnered in over two decades.
While the automaker is capitalizing on its current momentum, Jaguar may need to sustain this focus for the next few years as it prepares for a strategic refresh.
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