Jaguar XE Spied Testing Electric Powertrain
Jaguar might be readying an electrified version of its new XE sedan.
AutoGuide.com‘s spy photographers have caught a peculiar XE soaking in the sun wearing a badge that looks like it belongs on a Jaguar, though it isn’t anything that sits on a production model. On this particular XE, a round blue badge with the letter “E” was located on the trunk, resembling the S, R and R-S badges that Jaguar models usually have.
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Automakers tend to associate blue with hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles, so the idea of a blue ‘E’ badge on this particular XE points at the possibility of an XE EV. Whether it’s a full-electric variant of the XE or a plug-in hybrid version remains unknown.
News of a Jaguar EV has popped up before, but previous reports say that the new F-Pace crossover will be the brand’s first EV model.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I think the fact that there doesn't appear to be a place to charge the vehicle--only a single fuel filler door on the right side of the vehicle--would rather rule out a PHEV, unless perhaps you think the grille or taillight assembly somehow flips up out of the way...