What is a Hybrid Vehicle?
A Hybrid Vehicle (sometimes called a “Hybrid Electric Vehicle) (HEV)” is a vehicle that uses both gas and electricity at the same time to increase its miles per gallon (mpg) fuel economy and extend its driving range. Think of it like adding a shot of espresso (electricity) to your coffee drink (gas)—you’re already driving on the gas, but the electricity gives you a boost of energy and takes you farther than you would go without it.
And now, the Jeep® Brand offers one such vehicle with the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, a Turbo Hybrid.
INFO Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles:
Key Differences Explained
What does it mean when someone says they drive a Hybrid or an EV? Here's what you need to know. By now, someone in your neighborhood probably owns an electric vehicle. But wait ... is that a Hybrid? Aren't Hybrids a type of electric vehicle? Is there a difference between an EV and a Hybrid?
If these questions are grinding the gears in your brain (or wearing down the battery, in this case), you're not alone. It once seemed like 'Hybrid' just meant 'going electric, but that's no longer the case. Electrified vehicles are everywhere these days, but not all of them are the same.
The Jeepg Brand wants to help you make sense of all of this. Let's take a look at two common classes of electrified vehicles: Hybrid Electric Vehicles, which use electricity to increase their efficiency and range, and Battery Electric Vehicles, which run entirely on electric power. There are good reasons to drive each, depending on what your lifestyle demands.
How Hybrid Vehicles Work
Here's the long and short of how a Hybrid Vehicle actually runs:
A Hybrid Vehicle has a gas engine that is supplemented by electric power.
The 2026 Jeepg Cherokee has a 1.6L Turbo 14 engine that powers two electric drive motors. The result is a combined 37 city/highway mpg @, generally more than your average gas vehicle. These vehicles harness electricity either through the gas motor or through a process called regenerative braking.
Regenerative braking turns stopping power into electricity for your battery.
It converts the kinetic energy of using your brakes into electricity. The vehicle then uses the electricity to help power itself.
A Hybrid Vehicle will use both gas and electricity at all times.
A Hybrid Vehicle like the 2026 Jeepg Cherokee doesn't drive on just gas or electricity. Instead, it uses both to maximize efficiency throughout your whole drive. A one-two punch if we've ever seen one.
What is a Battery Electric Vehicle?
A Battery Electric Vehicle is often called an ‘all-electric vehicle,’ and sometimes uses the abbreviation BEV or just EV for ‘electric vehicle.’ This is a vehicle that runs entirely on electricity stored in a battery. These vehicles use electromagnetism to move their drive motors, which creates the momentum they use for driving. They’re quieter than vehicles that use gas since there’s no combustion to create a roar or rumble, and they create nearly zero emissions. That doesn’t mean they’re necessarily better than vehicles that use gas—there are benefits to both EVs and gas vehicles, depending on what you’re using them for.
Currently, the Jeep® Brand has two all-electric vehicles in their lineup—the All-New, All-Electric Jeep Recon and the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S.
How Battery Electric Vehicles Work Let's break it down:
A Battery Electric Vehicle uses a lithium-ion battery to power an electric drive motor. Instead of a gas tank or a traditional engine, a Battery Electric Vehicle has a lithium-ion battery that powers an electric drive motor. This motor uses electromagnetism to move the vehicle's wheels, which allows you to drive it.
A Battery Electric Vehicle is primarily recharged by plugging it in. Like Hybrid Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles do use regenerative braking to help turn stopping power into electricity. But for the most part, a BEV is recharged by plugging it in, using either an everyday power outlet or a charging station.
There are different charging options for Battery Electric Vehicles.
There are different charging levels for your BEV. Level 1 charging is the slowest but most convenient and can be done from a home outlet. Level 2 charging, found at some public charging stations and in the home charging stations installed by our partners at Qmerit, are faster than Level 1. Level 3 charging, also called 'DC fast-charging,' is the fastest, but is only found at public charging stations.
For example, with the all-electric Jeepg Recon, Level 1 recharges your vehicle from 5-80% in approximately 52 hours @, Level 2 recharges your vehicle from 5-80% in 6.8 hours @, and Level 3 recharges your vehicle from 5-80% in 28 minutes @.
Hybrid vs Battery Electric Vehicles: How They Compare
If you're choosing between EV and Hybrid, here are some things to consider: Battery and range Hybrid: While some Hybrid Vehicles have a battery, they're very small, and don't store enough energy for any all-electric driving. That means you can never drive on just electricity. That said, Hybrid Vehicles have an excellent maximum driving range BEV: Battery Electric Vehicles drive on just electricity at all times but have a shorter maximum driving range than gas vehicles.
Charging capabilities
Hybrid: No charging at charging stations; you just drive it and regenerative braking or the motor does the rest.
BEV: Can use regenerative braking but plugging it in is the only way to recharge the battery fully.
Fuel efficiency and emissions
Hybrid: You're always using gas in one way or another
BEV: Drives solely on electric power, which means you never have to stop for gas and your vehicle creates barely any emissions.
What Does This Mean for Me?
We get it. You're heading out for a weekend in the mountains, you're planning a trip to see family-you're not sitting around thinking about regenerative braking. But both Hybrids and Battery Electric Vehicles offer specific benefits to their drivers.
Pros of Hybrid Vehicles
Fewer stops to refuel and recharge
While you have to fill up on gas sometimes, a Hybrid Vehicle never has to stop at a charging station. You drive, and the gas motor or regenerative braking does all the charging.
Incredible driving range
Not only does the 2026 Jeepg Cherokee offer up to 37 combined mpg , but it also boasts a total driving range of over 500 miles @ on a single tank of gas.
Adopting emerging technology
If you're the type of person living on the cutting-edge of innovation, the 2026 Jeepg Cherokee is a Hybrid Vehicle that doesn't require a plug. As this technology becomes more popular, more and more drivers will be driving Hybrid Vehicles. Be the first on the block to have one!
It's basically the vehicle you're already driving
You don't have to get used to new plugs or charging methods with a Hybrid-you just start it up and get driving, same as you're doing now.
Pros of Battery Electric Vehicles All-electric driving, zero stops for gas
The lithium-ion battery of Battery Electric Vehicles runs entirely on electricity-meaning no stops at the gas station and zero tailpipe emissions.
Recharging at your convenience
With a Level 1 charging cable or a Level 2 home charging station, you can recharge your BEV's battery at your convenience, without having to go to gas stations or keep fuel in canisters at home.
Faster performance and a smoother, quieter drive Unlike vehicles with an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Battery Electric Vehicles don't need time to warm up, so they provide instant acceleration and torque. They also don't have the rumble and shake that ICE engines cause, so you can have a smoother drive with a nice hum in the background.
Which Vehicle is Right for You?
Now that you can confidently describe Hybrid versus Electric Vehicles and how each one works, let's get even closer to figuring out which one is right for you. Here are a few things to think about before choosing between a Hybrid Vehicle and a BEV.
Driving Habits Start with thinking about your everyday drives. Long hauls? A Hybrid could help.
If you have a long commute to your jobsite every day and need the efficiency of extended range, a Hybrid can be beneficial to you because it continuously offers more miles per gallon.
Hate filling up at the pump? A Hybrid will cut out pit stops.
Sometimes, you want to do anything other than stop for gas. The extended range of a Hybrid helps with that, with mileage that’ll keep you on the road and away from the pump even longer.
Lots of city drives? A BEV makes sense.
If you have a family and make several short trips a day-chauffeuring your kids to and from school, running out for groceries and so on—then a BEV works great because those short drives are all-electric, meaning no stops for gas and nearly zero tailpipe emissions. Hybrid vs Battery Electric Vehicle Cost
Saving on gas could be a good tiebreaker between a Hybrid and a Battery Electric Vehicle.
Hybrids offer incredible mileage, meaning less money spent on gas.
The 2026 Jeep® Cherokee offers 37 combined mpgDisclosure and over 500 miles of driving rangeDisclosure . That means you can drive over 500 miles before ever having to stop at a gas pump.
Charging a BEV generally costs less money, but it can eat up your time.
Even at a public Level 3 DC Fast Charging station, recharging your EV will generally cost less than filling up with gas in America today. That said, a Level 3 charge still takes upwards of 20 minutes, so you’ll have to budget time for recharging.
Environmental Concerns
Everyone loves Mother Nature, and the Jeep® Brand is here to back her up.
Hybrids save on fuel by harnessing your brakes’ kinetic energy.
If your day regularly includes long drives, a Hybrid might actual be more fuel-efficient and less environmentally impactful in the long run. The regenerative braking process they use to gather electricity doesn’t let that energy dissipate as heat and reduces to need to replace your braking components—all of which is good for the planet. BEVs reduce emissions via all-electric driving.
If significantly reducing your environmental impact is a high priority, a BEV like the Jeep® Wagoneer S or the Jeep Recon is probably your best choice thanks to the near zero tailpipe emissions of their all-electric.
2026 Jeep® Recon Capability
With every new adventure it creates, the 2026 Jeep® Recon proves that its capability is just another step forward for the Jeep Brand’s legacy of legendary power and possibility. Limited quantities availableDisclosure.
Empowering Adventure Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System
Rough roads, tight turns, shifting terrain—we have a drive more for that. The five different drive modes of our Selec-Terrain® Traction Management system offer you the freedom to explore whatever terrain the adventure sends your way.
Sport
Increased pedal response offers quick throttle and traction, so you can wind down back roads or tight canyons with confidence.
Sand
Whether you're blasting over dunes or taking the beach, Sand Mode has the focused traction to help you handle it all with ease.
Rock
Now we're talking. Expert articulation allows you to crawl, climb and conquer rock-covered trails without causing damage to your vehicle's underbody.
Snow
Greet that next blizzard like a kid with a sled. Snow Mode offers you confident footing on snow-covered ground, so you can power through while others slip and slide.
Auto
Rocks one minute, sand the next? Not a problem. Auto Mode automatically adjusts your 4x4 performance on shifting terrain.
Evolved Power
The electric drive motor offers 650 horsepower on the Jeep Recon MOAB-the most horsepower among SUVs under $70,000 MSRP O. The 100-kilowatt 400-volt battery also offers 620 pound-feet of torque.
Learn More About the Benefits of All-Electric Vehicles >
As shown MSRP* $69,985. MSRP excludes taxes, title and registration fees. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, contact your dealer. Preproduction models shown throughout. Actual production vehicle and features may vary.
As shown MSRP* $69,585. MSRP excludes taxes, title and registration fees. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, contact your dealer. Preproduction models shown throughout. Actual production vehicle and features may vary. Do not attempt water fording unless depth is known and consistent with the vehicle's water fording rating in the Owner's Manual. Traversing water can cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always off road responsibly in approved areas.
- Firstly this a great design, and the idea of an EV Jeep in the mold generally of the wrangler & renegade is quite tempting but the elephant in the room needs to be addressed before they proceed to release this upon the US Market.
Stellantis' marketing department is really is not applying critical thinking skills to the U.S. market if they thought it would be good optics to release this vehicle while dealing with the 4th recall for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
Owners have to park them outside and away from parking structures but they think that the same market would have any interest in a fully electric SUV from the same brand??
This will also be an SUV that will land on average around the 60k range which in the EV market will drive people right into the waiting arms of the Rivian R2.
At this point it's either delusion or intentional malfeasance to destroy the brand, because this really lacks any real logic.
Jeep deserves better & hopefully this battery architecture isn't related to the horrid systems used in other stellantis/jeep vehicles.Firstly this a great design, and the idea of an EV Jeep in the mold generally of the wrangler & renegade is quite tempting but the elephant in the room needs to be addressed before they proceed to release this upon the US Market.
- Rivian R2 and R3 will crush this. The low range is what will kill it. Jeep enthusiasts will stick with combustion engines for off roading, EV people are more interested in range so they will look to Rivian. They missed on this one.
- As someone who works in sales at a Jeep store, this is another miss from Stellantis. Hardly anyone comes to my store asking for an Ev/ hybrid vehicle especially now that the tax credit is gone. We need AFFORDABLE, gas vehicles to actually compete. This design is beautiful, but full EV to start is a miss.
- It's not a bad concept. I actually like the jeep. however, the range of the vehicle is laughable. Also I think it's a big mistake going fully EV on this particular model for what it is. They should have done a hybrid or with an option V6 for those who want to use this to travel and off-road. If the range was at LEAST 300mi then I'll consider it. Till then, no. Im keeping my 2018 grand Cherokee overland.
- The car is amazing BUT THE RANGE.... what are you doing Stellantis?? By the time someone get out of the city they won't have the range to enjoy and come back. To sell a car like this with less than 320 mile range is a huge huge miss. Under 250 is a deal breaker non-negotiable. but the design team and interior team did a great job. The powertrain team screwed up big time. Nobody asked for 600+ hp - big miss by making it more inefficient
A Hybrid Vehicle (sometimes called a “Hybrid Electric Vehicle) (HEV)” is a vehicle that uses both gas and electricity at the same time to increase its miles per gallon (mpg) fuel economy and extend its driving range. Think of it like adding a shot of espresso (electricity) to your coffee drink (gas)—you’re already driving on the gas, but the electricity gives you a boost of energy and takes you farther than you would go without it.
And now, the Jeep® Brand offers one such vehicle with the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, a Turbo Hybrid.
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INFO Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles:
Key Differences Explained
What does it mean when someone says they drive a Hybrid or an EV? Here's what you need to know. By now, someone in your neighborhood probably owns an electric vehicle. But wait ... is that a Hybrid? Aren't Hybrids a type of electric vehicle? Is there a difference between an EV and a Hybrid?
If these questions are grinding the gears in your brain (or wearing down the battery, in this case), you're not alone. It once seemed like 'Hybrid' just meant 'going electric, but that's no longer the case. Electrified vehicles are everywhere these days, but not all of them are the same.
The Jeepg Brand wants to help you make sense of all of this. Let's take a look at two common classes of electrified vehicles: Hybrid Electric Vehicles, which use electricity to increase their efficiency and range, and Battery Electric Vehicles, which run entirely on electric power. There are good reasons to drive each, depending on what your lifestyle demands.
How Hybrid Vehicles Work
Here's the long and short of how a Hybrid Vehicle actually runs:
A Hybrid Vehicle has a gas engine that is supplemented by electric power.
The 2026 Jeepg Cherokee has a 1.6L Turbo 14 engine that powers two electric drive motors. The result is a combined 37 city/highway mpg @, generally more than your average gas vehicle. These vehicles harness electricity either through the gas motor or through a process called regenerative braking.
Regenerative braking turns stopping power into electricity for your battery.
It converts the kinetic energy of using your brakes into electricity. The vehicle then uses the electricity to help power itself.
A Hybrid Vehicle will use both gas and electricity at all times.
A Hybrid Vehicle like the 2026 Jeepg Cherokee doesn't drive on just gas or electricity. Instead, it uses both to maximize efficiency throughout your whole drive. A one-two punch if we've ever seen one.
What is a Battery Electric Vehicle?
A Battery Electric Vehicle is often called an ‘all-electric vehicle,’ and sometimes uses the abbreviation BEV or just EV for ‘electric vehicle.’ This is a vehicle that runs entirely on electricity stored in a battery. These vehicles use electromagnetism to move their drive motors, which creates the momentum they use for driving. They’re quieter than vehicles that use gas since there’s no combustion to create a roar or rumble, and they create nearly zero emissions. That doesn’t mean they’re necessarily better than vehicles that use gas—there are benefits to both EVs and gas vehicles, depending on what you’re using them for.
Currently, the Jeep® Brand has two all-electric vehicles in their lineup—the All-New, All-Electric Jeep Recon and the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S.
How Battery Electric Vehicles Work Let's break it down:
A Battery Electric Vehicle uses a lithium-ion battery to power an electric drive motor. Instead of a gas tank or a traditional engine, a Battery Electric Vehicle has a lithium-ion battery that powers an electric drive motor. This motor uses electromagnetism to move the vehicle's wheels, which allows you to drive it.
A Battery Electric Vehicle is primarily recharged by plugging it in. Like Hybrid Vehicles, Battery Electric Vehicles do use regenerative braking to help turn stopping power into electricity. But for the most part, a BEV is recharged by plugging it in, using either an everyday power outlet or a charging station.
There are different charging options for Battery Electric Vehicles.
There are different charging levels for your BEV. Level 1 charging is the slowest but most convenient and can be done from a home outlet. Level 2 charging, found at some public charging stations and in the home charging stations installed by our partners at Qmerit, are faster than Level 1. Level 3 charging, also called 'DC fast-charging,' is the fastest, but is only found at public charging stations.
For example, with the all-electric Jeepg Recon, Level 1 recharges your vehicle from 5-80% in approximately 52 hours @, Level 2 recharges your vehicle from 5-80% in 6.8 hours @, and Level 3 recharges your vehicle from 5-80% in 28 minutes @.
Hybrid vs Battery Electric Vehicles: How They Compare
If you're choosing between EV and Hybrid, here are some things to consider: Battery and range Hybrid: While some Hybrid Vehicles have a battery, they're very small, and don't store enough energy for any all-electric driving. That means you can never drive on just electricity. That said, Hybrid Vehicles have an excellent maximum driving range BEV: Battery Electric Vehicles drive on just electricity at all times but have a shorter maximum driving range than gas vehicles.
Charging capabilities
Hybrid: No charging at charging stations; you just drive it and regenerative braking or the motor does the rest.
BEV: Can use regenerative braking but plugging it in is the only way to recharge the battery fully.
Fuel efficiency and emissions
Hybrid: You're always using gas in one way or another
BEV: Drives solely on electric power, which means you never have to stop for gas and your vehicle creates barely any emissions.
What Does This Mean for Me?
We get it. You're heading out for a weekend in the mountains, you're planning a trip to see family-you're not sitting around thinking about regenerative braking. But both Hybrids and Battery Electric Vehicles offer specific benefits to their drivers.
Pros of Hybrid Vehicles
Fewer stops to refuel and recharge
While you have to fill up on gas sometimes, a Hybrid Vehicle never has to stop at a charging station. You drive, and the gas motor or regenerative braking does all the charging.
Incredible driving range
Not only does the 2026 Jeepg Cherokee offer up to 37 combined mpg , but it also boasts a total driving range of over 500 miles @ on a single tank of gas.
Adopting emerging technology
If you're the type of person living on the cutting-edge of innovation, the 2026 Jeepg Cherokee is a Hybrid Vehicle that doesn't require a plug. As this technology becomes more popular, more and more drivers will be driving Hybrid Vehicles. Be the first on the block to have one!
It's basically the vehicle you're already driving
You don't have to get used to new plugs or charging methods with a Hybrid-you just start it up and get driving, same as you're doing now.
Pros of Battery Electric Vehicles All-electric driving, zero stops for gas
The lithium-ion battery of Battery Electric Vehicles runs entirely on electricity-meaning no stops at the gas station and zero tailpipe emissions.
Recharging at your convenience
With a Level 1 charging cable or a Level 2 home charging station, you can recharge your BEV's battery at your convenience, without having to go to gas stations or keep fuel in canisters at home.
Faster performance and a smoother, quieter drive Unlike vehicles with an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Battery Electric Vehicles don't need time to warm up, so they provide instant acceleration and torque. They also don't have the rumble and shake that ICE engines cause, so you can have a smoother drive with a nice hum in the background.
Which Vehicle is Right for You?
Now that you can confidently describe Hybrid versus Electric Vehicles and how each one works, let's get even closer to figuring out which one is right for you. Here are a few things to think about before choosing between a Hybrid Vehicle and a BEV.
Driving Habits Start with thinking about your everyday drives. Long hauls? A Hybrid could help.
If you have a long commute to your jobsite every day and need the efficiency of extended range, a Hybrid can be beneficial to you because it continuously offers more miles per gallon.
Hate filling up at the pump? A Hybrid will cut out pit stops.
Sometimes, you want to do anything other than stop for gas. The extended range of a Hybrid helps with that, with mileage that’ll keep you on the road and away from the pump even longer.
Lots of city drives? A BEV makes sense.
If you have a family and make several short trips a day-chauffeuring your kids to and from school, running out for groceries and so on—then a BEV works great because those short drives are all-electric, meaning no stops for gas and nearly zero tailpipe emissions. Hybrid vs Battery Electric Vehicle Cost
Saving on gas could be a good tiebreaker between a Hybrid and a Battery Electric Vehicle.
Hybrids offer incredible mileage, meaning less money spent on gas.
The 2026 Jeep® Cherokee offers 37 combined mpgDisclosure and over 500 miles of driving rangeDisclosure . That means you can drive over 500 miles before ever having to stop at a gas pump.
Charging a BEV generally costs less money, but it can eat up your time.
Even at a public Level 3 DC Fast Charging station, recharging your EV will generally cost less than filling up with gas in America today. That said, a Level 3 charge still takes upwards of 20 minutes, so you’ll have to budget time for recharging.
Environmental Concerns
Everyone loves Mother Nature, and the Jeep® Brand is here to back her up.
Hybrids save on fuel by harnessing your brakes’ kinetic energy.
If your day regularly includes long drives, a Hybrid might actual be more fuel-efficient and less environmentally impactful in the long run. The regenerative braking process they use to gather electricity doesn’t let that energy dissipate as heat and reduces to need to replace your braking components—all of which is good for the planet. BEVs reduce emissions via all-electric driving.
If significantly reducing your environmental impact is a high priority, a BEV like the Jeep® Wagoneer S or the Jeep Recon is probably your best choice thanks to the near zero tailpipe emissions of their all-electric.
2026 Jeep® Recon Capability
With every new adventure it creates, the 2026 Jeep® Recon proves that its capability is just another step forward for the Jeep Brand’s legacy of legendary power and possibility. Limited quantities availableDisclosure.
Empowering Adventure Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System
Rough roads, tight turns, shifting terrain—we have a drive more for that. The five different drive modes of our Selec-Terrain® Traction Management system offer you the freedom to explore whatever terrain the adventure sends your way.
Sport
Increased pedal response offers quick throttle and traction, so you can wind down back roads or tight canyons with confidence.
Sand
Whether you're blasting over dunes or taking the beach, Sand Mode has the focused traction to help you handle it all with ease.
Rock
Now we're talking. Expert articulation allows you to crawl, climb and conquer rock-covered trails without causing damage to your vehicle's underbody.
Snow
Greet that next blizzard like a kid with a sled. Snow Mode offers you confident footing on snow-covered ground, so you can power through while others slip and slide.
Auto
Rocks one minute, sand the next? Not a problem. Auto Mode automatically adjusts your 4x4 performance on shifting terrain.
Evolved Power
The electric drive motor offers 650 horsepower on the Jeep Recon MOAB-the most horsepower among SUVs under $70,000 MSRP O. The 100-kilowatt 400-volt battery also offers 620 pound-feet of torque.
Learn More About the Benefits of All-Electric Vehicles >
As shown MSRP* $69,985. MSRP excludes taxes, title and registration fees. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, contact your dealer. Preproduction models shown throughout. Actual production vehicle and features may vary.
As shown MSRP* $69,585. MSRP excludes taxes, title and registration fees. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, contact your dealer. Preproduction models shown throughout. Actual production vehicle and features may vary. Do not attempt water fording unless depth is known and consistent with the vehicle's water fording rating in the Owner's Manual. Traversing water can cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always off road responsibly in approved areas.
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- It’s clearly an attempt at a direct hit on the Bronco. Couple of things - must have a gas engine. Must have factory 33s and a factory lift. Then you may erode some of the surging Bronco sales numbers.- Firstly this a great design, and the idea of an EV Jeep in the mold generally of the wrangler & renegade is quite tempting but the elephant in the room needs to be addressed before they proceed to release this upon the US Market.
Stellantis' marketing department is really is not applying critical thinking skills to the U.S. market if they thought it would be good optics to release this vehicle while dealing with the 4th recall for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
Owners have to park them outside and away from parking structures but they think that the same market would have any interest in a fully electric SUV from the same brand??
This will also be an SUV that will land on average around the 60k range which in the EV market will drive people right into the waiting arms of the Rivian R2.
At this point it's either delusion or intentional malfeasance to destroy the brand, because this really lacks any real logic.
Jeep deserves better & hopefully this battery architecture isn't related to the horrid systems used in other stellantis/jeep vehicles.Firstly this a great design, and the idea of an EV Jeep in the mold generally of the wrangler & renegade is quite tempting but the elephant in the room needs to be addressed before they proceed to release this upon the US Market.
- Rivian R2 and R3 will crush this. The low range is what will kill it. Jeep enthusiasts will stick with combustion engines for off roading, EV people are more interested in range so they will look to Rivian. They missed on this one.
- As someone who works in sales at a Jeep store, this is another miss from Stellantis. Hardly anyone comes to my store asking for an Ev/ hybrid vehicle especially now that the tax credit is gone. We need AFFORDABLE, gas vehicles to actually compete. This design is beautiful, but full EV to start is a miss.
- It's not a bad concept. I actually like the jeep. however, the range of the vehicle is laughable. Also I think it's a big mistake going fully EV on this particular model for what it is. They should have done a hybrid or with an option V6 for those who want to use this to travel and off-road. If the range was at LEAST 300mi then I'll consider it. Till then, no. Im keeping my 2018 grand Cherokee overland.
- The car is amazing BUT THE RANGE.... what are you doing Stellantis?? By the time someone get out of the city they won't have the range to enjoy and come back. To sell a car like this with less than 320 mile range is a huge huge miss. Under 250 is a deal breaker non-negotiable. but the design team and interior team did a great job. The powertrain team screwed up big time. Nobody asked for 600+ hp - big miss by making it more inefficient
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