Jeep has begun taking the first steps toward creating a lineup of incredible off-road capable electric vehicles that will satisfy the desires of both trail junkies and technology enthusiasts. There is an all new Wrangler released in 2021 that features a plug in hybrid powertrain. Yes you read that right. There are now going to be hybrid Jeep wranglers crawling on a trail near you. Whether you are excited about this or not, it is a big change and drivers have a lot of questions. One of the biggest questions being asked is “is the Jeep Wrangler 4xe completely electric?”
Is the Jeep Wrangler 4xe All Electric or a Hybrid?
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is not an all electric vehicle. While this edition of the Jeep Wrangler is not all electric like a Tesla, it can be operated on electricity alone. It is technically a hybrid which means it runs on a combination of gas and electricity. This “hybrid” system allows the Jeep Wrangler 4xe to get unbelievable gas mileage. It is estimated that the mpg of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 49 mpg.
Unlike most other hybrids the Jeep Wrangler 4xe allows drivers to select from three different drive modes. The first drive mode is e-save mode which basically means that the battery power is saved and won’t be used at all. In this setting the Wrangler basically functions as a normal gas vehicle. The next mode is hybrid mode which uses a combination of both gas and electricity which results in extremely fuel efficient driving. The final mode is electric mode which uses only electricity to power the vehicle. This mode is great when you want to drive silently through town or you want maximum torque for off roading. In all electric mode the Jeep Wrangler 4xe can achieve over 470 pound-feet of torque.
What is the range of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe on electric mode?
Being a plugin hybrid, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe has a decent amount of range relying solely on batteries. Many drivers are curious what the all electric range is for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Jeep reports that the Jeep Wrangler 4xe range using only electricity is 22 miles. Not great but is certainly capable of handling a trip to the grocery store without using any gas.
Does the Jeep Wrangler 4xe use gas?
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug in hybrid. This means that you can plug the vehicle in to charge which provides far better electric range than a traditional hybrid. While it is possible to drive the Jeep Wrangler 4xe without gas, having some gas in the tank can come in handy if you ever exhaust your 22 mile range with the battery. With a tank of gas the range of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe is up to 370 miles. Those who are excited about an all electric Jeep Wrangler will see the Jeep Wrangler 4xe as a stepping stone before we get to a true all electric Wrangler that has some serious all electric range. We believe that an all electric Jeep Wrangler is on the horizon!
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