JLR had announced that by the end of this year, its entire model lineup under the ‘Jaguar’ brand will be discontinued. This includes the XE, XF sedan, XF Wagon, F-Type, E-Pace, and I-Pace, as part of the company’s strategy to transition to an all-electric brand by 2025.
Jaguar has begun testing the prototypes of its new electric car on public roads this week, bringing the business one step closer to becoming an all-electric brand. According to Jaguar, the vehicle has already undergone “tens of thousands of miles of virtual and physical testing,” tests on public highways and sites worldwide will shortly follow tests on public roads in Britain.
Jaguar New Electric Prototype: Details
Although the new Jaguar’s stylistic elements are neatly hidden, the car’s dimensions are visible in the photos. It will be a 4-door GT, according to Jaguar. An extended hood, a rear-set cabin, a swooping coupe-like roofline, and a compact, flat-deck boot lid are all evident features of the prototype. Oversized tires, a long overall length, and a highly prominent nose are also shown in the pictures.
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Curiously, a significant, rectangular grille-like component up front is tacked on. Since this is an electric vehicle, it was probably done intentionally to hint at a stylistic element rather than for cooling.
Jaguar New Electric Prototype: Technical Details
The vehicle will be manufactured in Solihull, UK, based on a new, specifically designed electric architecture called JEA (Jaguar Electric Architecture). Although more technical data are still pending, the upright nose, long hood, and large tires are intriguing features. These characteristics are not familiar to today’s “slipstreamed” EVs, which are made to maximize aero efficiency while pursuing driving range.
As of right now, Jaguar’s plans for India are unknown. However, after its anticipated unveiling late next year, the electric 4-door GT is probably going to India because Tata Motors, an Indian company, own the brand, and it operates there.
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