Jeep Begins Plug-In-Hybrid Wrangler Production
There are very few plug-in-hybrid vehicles we get excited about here at the ElectricMitten. The reason for this is that, by and large, full electric vehicles have evolved to a point where the gasoline back up is unnecessary. One of the rare exceptions to our disinterest in PHEVs is the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler is an icon, and Wrangler owners are slow to accept change in their vehicle of choice. In the 80s, the adoption of square-headlights almost caused a mutiny of the Jeep faithful. Also, more than any other SUV that I can think of, they actually get driven off road. Often far from civilization. For those reasons, we are happy to see the plug socket arrive on the front left fender of the Wrangler. Talking to some Jeep owners I know, they like the idea of commuting all week long gas free, but still having that go anywhere option on the weekend. So for them, and for those of you interested, Jeep Wrangler 4XE production has begun, and the vehicles should be available in the first quarter of 2021.
Press Release:
2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Joins Toledo Assembly Family
December 11, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA’s Toledo Assembly Complex this week launched production of the innovative 2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid. The most technologically advanced Wrangler ever delivers zero-emission open air driving on- and off-road, with up to 25 miles of electric-only range and nearly 400 miles of total range. Assembly of the Wrangler 4xe, including its 17 kilowatt-hour battery pack and 375-horsepower, 470 lb.-ft. of torque electrified powertrain with two electric motors, is integrated into the existing Wrangler assembly line and built on two shifts by more than 3,200 UAW-represented employees at the Toledo North plant in Ohio. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe arrives at dealer showrooms in early 2021.
