UK Cyberattack To Delay Jaguar's First EV Global Debut: New Launch Date Pushed To 2026

SAUDI ARABIA: Jaguar has been in the headlines since December 2024, with the complete rebranding of its brand and the introduction of the Type 00. The all-new electric sedan was supposed to make its global debut in 2025; however, the official reveal of the car has now been delayed to 2026, according to a recent report. The touted reason was a cyberattack on the UK’s economy that is expected to cost the country’s economy over 1.9 billion pounds.

The cyberattack hit in August of 2025, and its widespread impact has had a major impact on the UK economy. The loss of over 1.9 billion pounds was reported by a CMC study, and it has even led to Jaguar Land Rover closing production at its Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton facilities. Considering the financial impact and the fact that production had to be shut down across three facilities, Jaguar didn’t have much choice other than delaying the debut of its new electric sedan.

Understanding the Cyber Attack and Its Impact

The cyber attack on the UK and its effects had varying effects on brands across the UK. Though Land Rover was also affected, it was better prepared to deal with the financial fallout. The reason is that Land Rover has a robust lineup of SUVs that are available and in demand globally. The influx of revenue allowed the company to stay afloat and deal with the financial turmoil without closing its production centres.

Jaguar, on the other hand, had nothing. The brand has pulled all existing cars from its lineup, and there are no active models from Jaguar anywhere in the world that customers can buy. The brand also put all its eggs in one basket with a complete and total focus on luxury EVs as its sole future, even though the demand for luxury EVs is fluctuating at best. 

Even with its push for its four-door sedan launch to 2026, the brand’s future is bleak at best, considering there was a global backlash and ridicule of the brand when it came out with its Type 00 concept, which was widely hated and discarded for throwing away the legacy and the heritage of an experienced automaker.

FAQs

Q1) When will Jaguar’s New Global EV be launched?

A) Though the brand has not shared any date as of yet, it has been estimated that the launch will be pushed to 2026.

Q2) What is the cause of Jaguar’s launch delay?

A) The cause for the delay in the launch of Jaguar’s new EV sedan is a cyber attack in the UK that took place in August 2025.

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