Jeep News
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Among Jeep's annual Moab concepts, the Wrangler Willys Dispatcher taps into a vintage Jeep look and 4xe plug-in hybrid tech. But the brand appears to skip EVs altogether and pivot back to internal combustion engines.
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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: First fully electric Jeep arrives fall 2024
The Wagoneer S EV will emphasize both off-road capability and on-road performance. Jeep promises 600 hp and 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, and "all-terrain management."
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2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled, owners told not to charge
Stellantis is recalling 43,125 Wrangler plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a battery issue likely only affecting a few hundred vehicles.
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Electric Jeep, Dodge EV models: Timeline, details in UAW doc
The next-generation Jeep Wrangler will be offered in EV and plug-in series-hybrid models, a Stellantis/UAW document has revealed.
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid costs less to lease than non-hybrid
Federal money is helping drop the lease price of Jeep plug-in hybrids below that of other gasoline versions.
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Jeep backtracks on EV push in Europe with more gasoline Avengers
The Avenger, which was primarily introduced as an EV, will be sold in gasoline form in "limited batches" in France, Germany, and the U.K.—in addition to several other markets including Spain, Italy, and Poland.
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A problem with communication between the transmission control module and hybrid control processor in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models can cause the engine to shut down.
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe, top-selling PHEV, gets a price cut for 2024
The Wrangler 4xe outsells other plug-in hybrids, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime, is eligible for a $3,750 EV tax credit, and will at the base level be even more affordable for 2024.
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Jeep Magneto 3.0 EV concept points toward production Recon
The third Wrangler-based Magneto concept arrives after Jeep's confirmation of a Wrangler-inspired Recon EV due in 2024.
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Test drive review: 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe wears plug-in hybrid off-road crown
The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe retains all its capability in a more efficient package, but we wish it had more juice.
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Jeep recalls 2022-2023 Wrangler 4xe PHEV over battery fuse
The plug-in hybrid SUVs potentially have a battery pack assembly that was built with incorrect fasteners to secure its 200-amp fuse.
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Jeep Avenger EV SUV debuts for Europe, joined by 4x4 concept version
Unlike the upcoming Recon and Wagoneer S EVs, the Avenger hasn't been confirmed for the U.S., as it's primarily aimed at Europe.
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Both models help bulk up a lineup of plug-in hybrids that are an important complement to the brand’s shift to EVs.
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Jeep Recon EV: Electric Wrangler “brother” is one of three production-bound EVs revealed
Avenger, Wagoneer S, and Recon are among the EVs on the way by the end of 2025, plus a full portfolio of 4xe plug-in hybrids.
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First drive review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plugs into the luxury side of the brand with a lot of capability
The Grand Cherokee 4xe has nearly the same specs as the Wrangler 4xe—although it’s not perfect for towing or off-roading.
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Plug-in hybrid sales surprise: Jeep Wrangler 4xe outsells RAV4 Prime
The plug-in hybrid Jeep is outselling the Toyota RAV4 Prime by a significant margin—surprising given Toyota's reputation to go big on hybrids.
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Jeep updates Magneto concept for one-pedal off-roading, quicker acceleration
Jeep's Magneto 2.0 concept is a more powerful version of last year's off-road-focused electric Wrangler—as Jeep thinks out how to take its off-road icon all-electric.
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Jeep reveals first EV to arrive in 2023, part of Stellantis’ 25 US EVs by 2030
The brand has suggested that it will have a full lineup of EVs by 2025—if you think globally. But this compact Jeep EV is likely U.S.-bound.
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Jeep hasn't shied away from making its plug-in hybrids off-road savvy. The Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV even gets a skid plate for its battery pack.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid: 25 electric miles, will tow 6,000 pounds
A plug-in version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is arriving in early 2022, and Jeep says it will offer low-range off-roading and all the towing capability of other Grand Cherokees.
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Jeep EV due in 2023, Alfa Romeo to go from no-EV to all-EV by 2027
Stellantis plans to launch 21 plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars globally over the next two years; that includes at least one Jeep EV.
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Report: Fully electric "baby Jeep," hydrogen fuel cells possible in off-road brand's future
Such a vehicle might be built on one of four dedicated EV platforms introduced last month by Jeep parent Stellantis.
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Jeep plans a lineup of fully electric vehicles by 2025—if you think globally
Jeep plans a fully electric entry in every SUV category by the middle of the decade, with plug-in hybrid models as well.
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Jeep reveals 2022 Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid, teases future tech for off-road brand
The next plug-in hybrid Jeep to arrive in the U.S. will be a version of a Jeep family mainstay, the Grand Cherokee.
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