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Jaguar has postponed the global launch of its first four-door electric grand tourer to 2026. The car, seen as central to the brand’s planned revival, was earlier expected to debut in late 2025.
The Tata Motors-owned company has been developing the model since unveiling the Type 00 concept in December 2024. It marks Jaguar’s shift toward becoming an all-electric luxury brand.
The delay follows a major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in August 2025, which disrupted operations across several facilities. A study estimated the attack caused a £1.9 billion (about ₹22,000 crore) loss to the UK economy.
The breach led to production halts at JLR’s Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton plants and a complete IT outage that stopped order processing. Dealerships and suppliers were also affected, leaving Jaguar with limited options but to defer the EV’s debut.
Currently, Jaguar has no vehicles in active production, unlike its sister brand Land Rover, whose SUV lineup continues to sell well in global markets, including India.
Production of the new electric GT will begin in North America in 2026, followed by launches in Europe and other regions. Jaguar is also considering introducing the model in India.
The four-door electric GT will compete with rivals such as the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan, combining Jaguar’s design heritage with new electric technology.
The success of this vehicle will be crucial for Jaguar’s future, as the company works to regain market relevance amid changing global demand for premium electric cars.
The Tata Motors-owned company has been developing the model since unveiling the Type 00 concept in December 2024. It marks Jaguar’s shift toward becoming an all-electric luxury brand.
The delay follows a major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in August 2025, which disrupted operations across several facilities. A study estimated the attack caused a £1.9 billion (about ₹22,000 crore) loss to the UK economy.
The breach led to production halts at JLR’s Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton plants and a complete IT outage that stopped order processing. Dealerships and suppliers were also affected, leaving Jaguar with limited options but to defer the EV’s debut.
Currently, Jaguar has no vehicles in active production, unlike its sister brand Land Rover, whose SUV lineup continues to sell well in global markets, including India.
Production of the new electric GT will begin in North America in 2026, followed by launches in Europe and other regions. Jaguar is also considering introducing the model in India.
The four-door electric GT will compete with rivals such as the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan, combining Jaguar’s design heritage with new electric technology.
The success of this vehicle will be crucial for Jaguar’s future, as the company works to regain market relevance amid changing global demand for premium electric cars.
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