Jaguar’s new EV has no rear window

We’ll see Jaguar’s future on December 2, when the covers open on the company’s new EV concept. To catch us off guard, the company shared a teaser image that apparently shows the rear of the car. We say evidently because we assume it is the back. There are no visible taillights and the spot for a rear window appears to be some kind of panel. It could be a hatch to access the rear, or perhaps it’s a panel that retracts into the roof.

As for the grille-like thing in the lower right corner of the photo, we’re stumped. But this is a concept, so it’s okay if everything isn’t right.

The teaser leaves us with far more questions than answers, which could be a good thing for Jaguar. The legendary brand is causing some debate with this concept, which should preview the first production car for Jaguar’s new all-electric era. It is expected to be a sedan with similar performance to the Porsche Taycan.

Photos of the production car have recently surfaced, albeit wrapped in heavy camouflage. It has Taycan-like proportions with a wide stance and a long hood. Strange, since there is no motor in it. Fake panels under the wrap obscure the shape at the rear, although the new teaser suggests this car will have a sloping fastback roof. If you look closely at the side, you’ll see recessed door handles with a large access panel for the charging port on the back of the fender. We don’t have a clear view of the back, but it appears to be similar in size to the teaser photo.

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The concept will debut in Miami on December 2, but it will be some time before a production version hits the streets. JLR CEO Adrian Mardell recently said the company’s first new electric car won’t go on sale until 2026, meaning it likely won’t hit the market until well into 2025.