---
title: "The Jaguar E-Type Is Coming Back as an Electric Vehicle"
description: "Hopefully it won't be a Lucas electric drivetrain underneath the electric Jaguar E-Type."
date: "2018-08-23"
modified: "2018-08-24"
authors:
  - name: "James Gilboy"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/james-gilboy"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/23100/the-jaguar-e-type-is-coming-back-as-an-electric-vehicle"
categories:
  - "Car Tech"
  - "Electric Vehicles"
  - "Jaguar News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "British cars"
  - "classic cars"
  - "E-Type"
  - "Electric Vehicle"
  - "Jaguar"
  - "Restomod"
---

# The Jaguar E-Type Is Coming Back as an Electric Vehicle

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Forty-five years after its initial discontinuation, Jaguar will bring the E-Type back, this time as an electric vehicle.

Jaguar announced its plans Thursday, stating that its classic vehicle support wing [Jaguar Classic](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/20641/jaguar-land-rover-is-expanding-its-classic-dealer-network-to-germany>) is now accepting inquiries from clients interested in commissioning their own electric E-Types. Clients can pay to have their gasoline-powered E-Types converted to electric (Jaguar says the conversion can also be reversed), or they can pay for a fully-restored and converted car without prior ownership. A company spokesperson confirmed to *The Drive* that new chassis will not be manufactured to support EV conversions, and that all cars will be converted from existing E-Types.

![message-editor%2F1535059552149-j\_classic\_e-type\_zero\_production\_240818\_01.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1535059552149-j_classic_e-type_zero_production_240818_01.jpg>)
**David Shepherd**

Jaguar says the electric E-Type will use electric drivetrain components from its [electric I-Pace crossover](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/21601/the-all-electric-2019-jaguar-i-pace-first-drive-review-so-good-itll-keep-you-up-at-night>), such as a similar lithium-ion battery pack, which Jaguar intends to make capacious enough to propel an electric E-Type at least 170 miles before needing a recharge. It will be mounted in the place of the E-Type's inline-six engine, and because it weighs approximately as much, weight distribution will be unaffected. In place of the transmission will be the electric motor, still connected to a driveshaft that sends power through a differential to the rear wheels. Jaguar makes no promises for performance or range specifications, though, as customer deliveries don't begin until 2020.

![message-editor%2F1535059594584-j\_classic\_e-type\_zero\_production\_240818\_04.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1535059594584-j_classic_e-type_zero_production_240818_04.jpg>)
**David Shepherd**

Jaguar initially conceptualized E-Type EVs in 2017, showing off a concept car it called the [E-Type Zero](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/14155/jaguar-e-type-zero-is-an-all-electric-version-of-the-brands-most-iconic-sports-car>) in September of 2017. Reception was favorable enough for Jaguar to look into putting such a vehicle on sale.

"We've been overwhelmed by the positive reaction to the Jaguar E-type Zero concept. Future-proofing the enjoyment of classic car ownership is a major stepping stone for Jaguar Classic," stated Tim Hannig, director of Jaguar Land Rover Classic, in the automaker's press release. "E-type Zero showcases the incredible heritage of the E-type, and the expertise and craftsmanship at Classic Works, while demonstrating Jaguar Land Rover's dedication to creating zero emission vehicles across every part of the business, including Jaguar Classic."

![message-editor%2F1535059616359-j\_classic\_e-type\_zero\_production\_240818\_05.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1535059616359-j_classic_e-type_zero_production_240818_05.jpg>)
**David Shepherd**

## Author
James is a former staff writer for The Drive. He has changed the conversation around electrification, debunked misinformation online, and become a prominent hunter of what he calls "automotive cryptids."

### Author social links  
[Instagram](<https://instagram.com/jamesgilboy>)