Jaguar’s bold EV is on ice
British electric GT prototypes hit the Arctic Circle for icy winter testing ahead of revealThe News
Jaguar’s divisive battery-electric GT is another step closer to being publicly unveiled, with prototypes of the big four-door now undertaking the next phase of winter testing in Sweden, in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.
The Key Details
- Electric Jaguar GT prototypes seen testing in the Arctic Circle
- Rigorous testing regime involves 150 prototypes, covering desert to snow
- GT will be most technically advanced and powerful Jag production car ever
The Finer Details
Every new week seems to bring a fresh slice of controversy or new rumour as Jaguar prepares to launch the first new model after its divisive rebrand.
This time, though, it’s the real deal – straight from the Ja- errr, horse’s mouth!
Jaguar’s latest round of winter testing is under way, and by the time its electric GT is finally unveiled later this year, the British marque says 150 prototypes will have clocked up hundreds of thousands of miles, spanning scorching desert highways to frozen lakes, and advanced virtual environments.
The brand says engineers are now putting the finishing touches on the EV’s chassis systems, with the promise of ‘supreme composure and ride comfort’ thanks to dynamic air suspension and active twin dampers, along with all-wheel steering.
The brisk Arctic Circle temperatures will allow it to test the GT’s ThermAssist thermal management system, said to reduce heating energy consumption by up to 40 per cent.
It also aims to recover heat to warm the propulsion system or cabin in ambient temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius, all while optimising driving range.
Set to produce more than 735kW from three electric motors – one up front and two at the rear – the electric GT is expected to offer around 1300Nm of torque, a circa-700km driving range from a 120kWh battery and three drive modes to adjust steering weight, suspension and torque distribution, according to overseas reports.
The Road Ahead
Debuted by the Type 00 concept unveiled in late 2024, the GT, as it’s currently referred to, is yet to be officially named.
Overseas, initial media test rides have yielded overwhelmingly positive reviews, with many likening the big electric vehicle’s dynamics to Jaguars of the past.
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