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Fiat 500X Offers Enticing Entry Point on Cars.com Affordability Report: 2023 Best Value New Cars

• • Fiat 500X features high price-to-value equation with technology, roomy interior and standard all-wheel drive (AWD)
  • Loaded with up to 75 advanced safety and security features, the Fiat 500X is available in Pop and Sport trims
  • 2023 Fiat 500X has a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $28,965 (excluding $1,595 destination charge)

January 23, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Cars.com is giving the Fiat 500X affordability kudos on its Affordability Report: 2023 Best Value New Cars. Standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and technology combine with a fun-to-drive manner to create value for small-SUV customers. The 2023 Fiat 500X in Pop trim has a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $28,965, excluding $1,595 destination charge.

“In 2023, consumers are expected to be more cautious when spending money on larger items. Cars.com’s Best Value New Car report helps car shoppers find vehicles that have the technology and features they need and that won’t blow their budget. The 2022 Fiat 500X Pop is one of the small SUVs that would be a good option for shoppers who want the convenience of an SUV without the high price tag,” says Jane Ulitskaya, Cars.com editor.


The 2023 Fiat 500X delivers Italian design and engaging driving dynamics that are synonymous with the FIAT brand. The 500X offers a standard advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and a full array of safety, comfort and convenience features, including:

• Standard Forward Collision Warning with Full Stop
• Standard heated seats
• Standard LED headlights
• Standard blind-spot warning

The fun-to-drive small crossover features a 1.3-liter direct-injection turbocharged four-cylinder engine with engine stop-start (ESS) technology and best-in-class torque for improved performance and fuel economy, delivering 177 horsepower and 210 lb.-ft. of torque. A standard nine-speed automatic transmission and AWD system with a disconnecting rear axle contribute to fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon (mpg) highway.

Loaded with up to 75 advanced safety and security features, the 2023 Fiat 500X is available in two trims: Pop and Sport. The Fiat 500X is manufactured in Melfi, Italy.

FIAT Brand
FIAT brand celebrates more than 120 years as an automaker and some things haven’t changed. Head-turning Italian design and the ultimate fun-to-drive factor come standard with every FIAT.

In early 2024, FIAT brand will launch the globally popular Fiat 500e, the first Stellantis battery-electric-vehicle offering in North America.

FIAT is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com

Stellantis wants cheaper electric cars, so it’s going to change the batteries
Andrea Hargraves March 12, 2023



The Stellantis Group is one of the world’s largest companies in the automotive sector, with brands such as Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Opel and many more in its portfolio.

This consortium was born, in large part, from the merger of the PSA Group with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and as such has significant representation in the fleet of electric vehicles currently in circulation.

Stellantis Group aims to provide cheaper electric cars
As is currently the case with all automakers, the Stellantis group is also grappling with the challenges posed by the electrification of its vehicles, with its high price (when compared to similar combustion engine-equipped versions) still one of the biggest barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles by consumers.

With that in mind, Stellantis has developed a strategy that can largely overcome this objection.

Stellantis will start using LFP batteries
Despite the fact that the price of current batteries for electric vehicles is at an all-time low, this is still the most weighty component of the final retail price of this type of vehicle, forcing manufacturers to be resourceful in looking for alternatives.

After all, the electrification of cars should continue at a good pace, given the current and future legal restrictions that lie on this market…

Therefore, the Stellants Group He will start betting on LFP batteries (composed of iron, phosphate and lithium), which are cheaper than the current nickel-cobalt-manganese batteries.

The company hopes, in this way, to “achieve a competitive position in terms of costs of manufacturing cars accessible to the middle class,” says Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis.



The Portuguese executive gave no time horizon for cheaper batteries to arrive in its electric models, but adds that the only question is where they can be purchased.

LFP batteries have advantages over NMC
Currently, in Europe, the most widely used road batteries are based on lithium ions, and more specifically on a chemical mixture of nickel, cobalt and manganese. The combination of these elements gives rise to cells, and it is in them that the charged energy is stored.

Each group of cells is assembled into modules, and the battery, in its final form, consists of these modules, the vehicle’s electronic system, the cooling system and the casings that bring together all these components.

The problem with NMC batteries is the high cost of the raw materials needed to design them, unlike what happens with LFPs. In addition, the latter are more flexible in terms of speed and number of charges, as well as a longer life in general.

At present, most of the global production of LFP batteries is located in China. It should be noted that models with this technology are already circulating on our roads, such as MG 4, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

Stellantis – The world’s largest fleet of electric vehicles

Stellantis wants cheaper electric cars, so it's going to change the batteries (brytfmonline.com)

Stellantis Reportedly Showed Off Midsized RAM EV Pickup Concept To Dealers

Kevin Williams
Published Mar 24, 2023 Updated Mar 24, 2023


Is a smaller, fully electric Ram truck coming soon?


Stellantis already took the wraps off its RAM 1500 REV truck; a fully electric version of its full-sized pickup. But, rumors are swirling that Stellantis has a smaller, fully electric pickup in the wings. Stellantis showed off the truck to dealers recently, who are reportedly “blown away” by what the truck offers.
In a report from Automotive News, dealers got to look at the EV truck and shared their thoughts on the future of the brand. The truck is only in concept form, but dealers who have viewed the truck, say it’s very similar to the RAM 1500 Revolution concept we’ve seen before. That truck was supposed to preview the production full-sized RAM EV truck, but all we got was a restyled current-generation RAM. That’s fine, but definitely, a letdown compared to the concept. Whatever the dealers saw, though, was enough to impress and excite them.
If RAM pulls this off, the brand could have a unique offering in the EV truck segment. Right now, all EV trucks are biased toward the very large, full-sized class. A smaller EV pickup could no doubt appeal to those who want a bed, but don’t want all that space. No manufacturer has thus confirmed any smaller EV pickup yet. GM has hinted that it could do a compact EV pickup, but nothing concrete.
Stellantis also showed dealers the next iteration of the Durango, which dealers claim looks nothing like the current crossover. Keep your eyes peeled for the next Durango, and an EV midsized RAM to debut to the public soon.

All-new, All-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV Unveiled at New York International Auto Show With Targeted Range of Up to an Unsurpassed 500 Miles

• • Ram 1500 REV to provide customers the industry’s best combination of range, towing, payload and charge time
  • All-electric, zero-emission Ram 1500 REV to be offered in two choices:
    • Standard 168-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles
    • Optional 229-kWh large battery pack with a targeted range of up to an unsurpassed 500 miles
  • All-new 2025 Ram 1500 REV capable of:
    • Towing up to 14,000 lbs. and payload of up to 2,700 lbs.
    • Adding up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW
  • Ram 1500 REV XR with class-shattering range to follow
  • Built on new STLA Frame body-on-frame architecture designed specifically for full-size electric vehicles featuring a body-on-frame design that incorporates the battery pack efficiently
  • New powered front trunk (frunk) offers best-in-class 15 cu.-ft. of storage
  • Ram 1500 REV Tungsten trim sits atop the lineup and raises the no-compromise benchmark again for upscale pickup trucks with new, ultra-premium 23-speaker Klipsch audio system
  • Ram 1500 REV launch is a critical step in the electrification strategy outlined in the Stellantis long-term strategic plan Dare Forward 2030
  
  

April 5, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV – the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck – makes its world debut today at the New York International Auto Show. The entire Ram lineup will provide customers with electrified solutions that deliver disruptive, leading-edge advanced technology in the years to come.

“The all-electric Ram 1500 REV is a monumental milestone on our continued journey to offer the industry’s best electrified solutions and further fortifies our award-winning lineup,” said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “We believe in bringing the right range of powertrain solutions to our customers and will continue to redefine the pickup truck segment. Our all-new Ram 1500 REV pushes past the competition in areas customers care about most, including range, towing, payload and charge time.”

The 2025 Ram 1500 REV will offer customers two all-electric options, including a standard 168-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles and an optional 229-kWh large battery pack with a targeted range of up to an unsurpassed 500 miles. Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, offering customers quick and convenient charging solutions.

Vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid bi-directional charging affords the Ram 1500 REV the flexibility to charge another Stellantis battery-electric vehicle or provide power back to the grid. With Ram’s mission to make lives easier, the truck can also send power to a home during a storm, run the tailgate party or provide power at the camp or jobsite. An onboard power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2 kW while an available onboard power panel in the front trunk (frunk) provides up to 3.6 kW.

Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, 654 horsepower and 620 lb.-ft. of torque, up to 24 inches of water fording, up to 14,000 pounds towing and a maximum payload capacity of 2,700 pounds.

Ram is committed to innovation and powertrain leadership with a lineup that consists of anything and everything truck buyers want and need, meeting real-world demands. Today, Ram offers the most fuel-efficient 4x4s and the quickest, fastest and most powerful pickup truck straight from the factory.

The 2025 Ram 1500 REV is available in five trims, including Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited and, introducing an all-new trim, Tungsten.

Ram 1500 REV is part of Ram’s significant contribution to Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan to lead the way the world moves by delivering innovative, clean, safe and affordable mobility solutions. As part of Dare Forward 2030, Stellantis is investing more than €30 billion through 2025 in electrification and software to deliver battery-electric vehicles that meet customer demands.

The all-new Ram 1500 REV XR with class-shattering range will follow the introduction of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV.





No-compromise electrified benchmark with segment-leading capability, power, performance and efficiency
The Ram 1500 REV delivers consumers a new level of performance with dual 250-kilowatt (kW) electric drive modules (EDMs) that combine the motor, gearbox and inverter along with all-wheel-drive capability. The 2025 Ram 1500 REV features one EDM on the front axle with an automatic wheel-end disconnect that allow the front wheels to spin freely in certain conditions, maximizing efficiency. A 250-kW EDM is positioned on the rear axle available with an electronic-locking rear differential.

The standard 168-kWh battery pack has a targeted range of up to 350 miles and the optional 229-kWh large battery pack has a targeted range of up to an unsurpassed 500 miles. Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, offering customers a quick and convenient recharging solution. Lives will be made easier courtesy of vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-home and vehicle-grid bi-directional charging that can send power to a home during a storm, run the tailgate party or provide power at the camp or jobsite. An onboard power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2 kW while the available onboard power panel in the frunk provides up to 3.6 kW.

The 2025 Ram 1500 REV is built on the all-new STLA Frame designed specifically for full-size electric vehicles featuring a body-on-frame design. The all-new high-strength steel frame is comprised of advanced materials to be lightweight yet stiff and durable. The STLA Frame is wider in the middle to efficiently incorporate the battery pack while still using protection afforded by the frame rails. A full-length aero belly pan further enhances the segment’s most slippery truck with an estimated .340 coefficient of drag.

Drivers will enjoy class-leading ride and handling, a multi-link independent rear suspension with standard, segment-exclusive, active-level, four-corner air suspension with adaptive damping. The adjustable air suspension enables five different modes: entry/exit, aero, normal, off-road 1 and off-road 2. All-new 22-by-9-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 275/50R22 Pirelli Scorpion all-season tires achieve an unmatched combination of wear resistance and reduced road noise.

Autonomous vehicle capabilities include Hands-free Active Driving Assist and ParkSense Automated Parking System. Active Driving Assist is available for hands-on-wheel/eyes-on-road and hands-free/eyes-on-road automated driving using lane centering with adaptive cruise control. The system uses multiple sensors, including radars and cameras, to dictate appropriate roads for the technology.




Modern design showcases all-new face of Ram’s electrified future
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV boasts a modern, contemporary design aesthetic that telegraphs the bold, heroic presence Ram is known for while evolving its DNA to signify an electrified future. The all-new face is instantly recognizable while being provocative in its graphic presence and visual architecture. The all-electric Ram 1500 REV includes signature lit “tuning fork” premium LED headlamps, a lit R-A-M badge reimagined in a modern, contemporary script and a one-touch power operated frunk with a best-in-class 15 cu.-ft. of space available. The Ram 1500 REV embraces a modern, body-color front fascia to differentiate it from the rest of the light-duty lineup while maintaining Ram’s DNA.

Ram’s first fully electrified light-duty truck stays true to its roots with muscular body lines and fender openings that have been stretched to cover 20- or 22-inch all-terrain tires. The all-electrified Ram 1500 REV features a specific, newly designed hood that is both svelte but muscular, maximizing internal frunk volume by conscientious sculpting of the external surface. A taut, arcing body-side character line stretches from front to rear, while sophisticated sculpture ensures a cohesive, modern side profile that is in harmony with the front and rear.

The charge port has been thoughtfully placed on the driver’s side front quarter panel and, when plugged in, is illuminated by blinking premium LED lighting. An audible sound signals the Ram 1500 REV is plugged in and charging has begun. The charge port features Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging on the top half and DC fast charging on the bottom half of the charger.

Transitioning to the rear of the Ram 1500 REV, Tungsten models feature an all-new power tailgate and a new, modern and contemporary R-A-M badge. Like the front, the rear of the Ram 1500 REV features an all-new, EV-specific, premium LED taillight design that spans onto the tailgate, indicating it is Ram’s all-electric light-duty offering.

The new 2025 Ram 1500 REV offers the best lockable bed storage in the segment with the unique and convenient RamBox featuring a 115-volt outlet. RamBox is illuminated, highly versatile, weatherproof, lockable and includes drain plugs on the bottom of the storage bins.

Authentic, premium materials compliment the most technologically advanced Ram 1500 ever
The new 2025 Ram 1500 REV raises the benchmark for pickup truck interiors once again with a variety of authentic, premium materials that are both comfortable and durable. The interior design team focused on premium textures, colors, materials and continuing to enhance functionality for unexpected luxury throughout. Authentic and premium materials include carbon-fiber, metal and leather elements that combine to deliver a level of luxury only seen in a Ram truck.

The most technologically advanced Ram 1500 ever offers a host of leading-edge features incorporated into the segment’s leading interior, including the advanced Uconnect 5 system with a new 14.5-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a segment-first 10.25-inch passenger screen, digital rearview mirror, Head-up Display (HUD) and a Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system.

Other enhanced features include an e-shifter (P/R/N/D functionality with new buttons for eco mode, axle lock, hill-descent control and to open and close the frunk), new regen buttons (normal or one pedal driving with max regen), a redesigned starter button that now features an illuminated power symbol, push-button trailer steering knob and an accessory switch bank that, when equipped with the 14.5-inch touchscreen, uses buttons both on the bottom of the touchscreen and directly off screen below.

The new Ram 1500 REV Tungsten trim gives customers an ultra-premium experience while staying true to the hardworking nature of the Ram 1500. Tungsten’s Indigo/Sea Salt interior includes new platinum patina/semi-bright dual-textured metal accents featuring diamond knurling, suede-wrapped headliner, A- and B-pillars and visors, and heated and ventilated premium quilted leather driver and front passenger seats with 24-way power, including memory settings and a massage function, power lumbar support and four-way powered headrests. Other features that give Tungsten a well-crafted, high-quality feel and appearance include a Tungsten badge on the center console featuring inlaid lettering and diamond knurling, which also proudly displays the vehicle identification number or VIN, brushed platinum patina aluminum litho bezels, a unique shifter center cap, an ultra-premium Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system with 23 speakers, all-new dual wireless chargers and a metal pedal kit.

The most technologically advanced Ram 1500 ever
The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV features the latest, most advanced Uconnect system ever, with a 12- or new 14.5-inch touchscreen display and intuitive user experience. The Uconnect 5 system offers even more connected services and features for unmatched ease of use.

A few highlights of the system include:

• 12- and new 14.5-inch reconfigurable touchscreen displays that feature split-screen capability for dual application operation
• New 10.25-inch passenger screen with three major functions: co-pilot (navigation, device management), entertainment (via HDMI) and the ability to view the exterior vehicle cameras
• EV Pages showing:
  • Power Flow: demonstrates the flow of power through the vehicle in kW
  • Range Impact: advises how to reduce energy consumption and increase range
  • Driving History: a power/charge bar chart showing energy consumption and regeneration in current, weekly, two-week and four-week intervals
  • Charge Schedules: recommends when to charge and for how long
  • Plug & Charge: automatically authorizes payments when plugged into a compatible charging station
  • Max Battery Level: customer has a choice between an 80% charge level for daily/towing needs, which is optimized for battery performance, or 100% for long distance needs
  • Charging Level
  • The driver’s digital cluster display features one pedal driving that can bring the truck to a stop. Other EV gauges include current power, regen, range and battery temperature

The 2025 Ram 1500 REV features a 10.25-inch passenger screen. Only visible to the front passenger and with dynamic touchscreen control, it offers three major functions: co-pilot (navigation, device management), entertainment (via HDMI) and the ability to view the exterior vehicle cameras. The front passenger screen features an HDMI plug, which lets occupants connect their phone or tablet, turning the touchscreen into a mirrored extension of their device, allowing internet searches, music and app use to project through the Uconnect 5 system.

The 2025 Ram 1500 REV features a full-color HUD that is configurable up to 10 inches and features several different content areas at once, including Lane Departure, Lane Keep Assist, adaptive cruise control, turn-by-turn navigation, current speed, current gear and speed limit. All HUD settings can be personalized and saved within the driver profiles.

Tailored to the Ram 1500 REV’s battery-electric capabilities, the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster includes a new screen that shows charge schedule (estimated charge times for both Level 1 and Level 2 chargers) and one pedal driving. Nearly two dozen different menus are offered, including driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control, active driving assist, drowsy driver detection and speed limit traffic signs display.

Smartphone as a Key, in coordination with the Ram app, enables customers to use their smartphone as a key to access and start the vehicle without their phone leaving their pocket. Ram owners can also create digital keys that can be shared with other smartphones, with full control over the access. The card key is a backup that can be used in case the phone battery is dead or if the driver doesn't have their phone with them. A traditional key fob is standard, but the smartphone and card key options give customers more flexibility in terms of how they access their trucks.

Ultra-premium Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system provides exceptional sound quality
The new Ram 1500 Tungsten earns its place atop the lineup with an ultra-premium 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system as standard equipment. Stunning audio performance is delivered through the exquisite, segment-exclusive Klipsch audio system, which employs 23 specifically tuned speakers, including a high-performing 12-inch subwoofer.

Ram Truck Brand
In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster, the Ram brand builds trucks that get the hard work done and families where they need to go.

Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the benchmarks for:

• 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Towing capacity of 37,090 lbs. with Ram 3500
• Segment first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Payload of 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500
• Most luxurious: Ram Limited with real wood, real leather and 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen
• Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions
• Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
• The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van
• Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
• Ram 1500 TRX is the quickest, fastest and most powerful mass-produced pickup truck in the world
• Most awarded light-duty truck in America
• Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup

The latest J.D. Power APEAL study, which rates the emotional bond between customers and their vehicles, named the 2022 Ram 1500 as the best vehicle in the large light-duty pickup category. This marks the third straight year Ram 1500 has received top honors.

The Ram 1500 lineup includes the Know & Go mobile app featuring an immersive experience for customers who want to learn more about their vehicles.

Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

April 5, 2023

All-new, All-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV Unveiled at New York International Auto Show with Targeted Range of up to an Unsurpassed 500 Miles

Ram 1500 REV to provide customers the industry’s best combination of range, towing, payload and charge time

• All-electric, zero-emission Ram 1500 REV to be offered in two choices:
  • Standard 168 kilowatt-hour battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles
  • Optional 229 kilowatt-hour large battery pack with a targeted range of up to an unsurpassed 500 miles
• Capable of towing up to 14,000 lbs. and payload of up to 2,700 lbs.
• Ram 1500 REV can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW
• Ram 1500 REV XR with class-shattering range to follow
• Built on new STLA Frame body-on-frame architecture designed specifically for full-size electric vehicles featuring a body-on-frame design that incorporates the battery pack efficiently
• New powered frunk offers best-in-class 15 cu.-ft. of storage
• Ram 1500 REV Tungsten trim sits atop the lineup and raises the no-compromise benchmark again for upscale pickup trucks with new, ultra-premium 23-speaker Klipsch audio system
• Ram 1500 REV launch is a critical step in the electrification strategy outlined in the Stellantis long-term strategic plan, Dare Forward 2030

Auburn Hills, Michigan – The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV – the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck – makes its world debut today at the New York International Auto Show. The entire Ram lineup will provide customers with electrified solutions that deliver disruptive, leading-edge advanced technology in the years to come.
“The all-electric Ram 1500 REV is a monumental milestone on our continued journey to offer the industry’s best electrified solutions and further fortifies our award-winning lineup,” said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “We believe in bringing the right range of powertrain solutions to our customers and will continue to redefine the pickup truck segment. Our all-new Ram 1500 REV pushes past the competition in areas customers care about most including range, towing, payload and charge time.”
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV will offer customers two all-electric options including a standard 168 kilowatt-hour battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles and an optional 229 kilowatt-hour large battery pack with a targeted range of up to an unsurpassed 500 miles. Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW offering customers quick and convenient charging solutions.
Vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid bi-directional charging affords the Ram 1500 REV the flexibility to charge another Stellantis battery-electric vehicle or provide power back to the grid. With Ram’s mission to make lives easier, the truck can also send power to a home during a storm, run the tailgate party or provide power at the camp or jobsite. An on-board power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2 kW while an available on-board power panel in the frunk provides up to 3.6 kW.
Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, 654 horsepower and 620 lb.-ft. of torque, up to 24 inches of water fording, up to 14,000 pounds towing and a maximum payload capacity of 2,700 pounds.
Ram is committed to innovation and powertrain leadership with a lineup that consists of anything and everything truck buyers want and need, meeting real-world demands. Today, Ram offers the most fuel-efficient 4x4s and the quickest, fastest and most powerful pickup truck straight from the factory.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV is available in five trims including Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited and, introducing an all-new trim, Tungsten.
Ram 1500 REV is part of Ram’s significant contribution to Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan to lead the way the world moves by delivering innovative, clean, safe and affordable mobility solutions. As part of Dare Forward 2030, Stellantis is investing more than €30 billion through 2025 in electrification and software to delivery battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) that meet customer demands.
The all-new Ram 1500 REV XR with class-shattering range will follow the introduction of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV.

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New Chrysler 300 EV Reportedly Shown to Dealers, Twinned With the Dodge Charger EV
24 Apr 2023
Mircea Panait





Named after the Airflow series from the 1930s, the Airflow Concept from the CES 2022 will be adapted for series production. Based on the STLA Large platform detailed by Stellantis back in July 2021, the mid-size crossover will drop in 2024 as a 2025 model. That's only the start of Chrysler's rebirth as an EV brand, though…


According to dealer sources, a Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept-sized vehicle is on the menu as well, also featuring the SLTA Large platform. But as opposed to the Dodge-branded sibling, which is a three-door liftback coupe, the 300-replacing vehicle is a five-door liftback sedan with a coupe-inspired profile. There's no photographic evidence of the electric sedan at press time, so take said intel with a tiny grain of salt.

Our friends at Mopar Insiders draw attention to a January 2022 interview with Christine Feuell, the big kahuna at Chrysler, in which she confirmed a 300-replacing vehicle. The first woman to lead Chrysler is fully aware that Chrysler made a name for itself by means of luxury-oriented sedans. Even though crossovers are far more commercially successful nowadays, bear in mind that sedans are doing just fine. Certain sedans, that is, with the Model 3 from Tesla coming first to mind.

Honorable mentions further include the ugly but seriously impressive BMW i7, the EQE and EQS from Mercedes, and – of course – the Lucid Air. The cited publication hasn't learned anything in regard to peak output and maximum combined range, but fret not...

Stellantis confirmed the STLA Large with up to 800 kilometers (500 miles) from battery sizes ranging between 101 and 118 kilowatt hours. We also know that EDM #3, the electric drive module for the STLA Large platform, produces between 150 and 330 kW. That's 201 to 443 horsepower per axle. A dual-motor setup results in up to 886 horsepower, whereas a Maserati Folgore-inspired layout with three motors would pack 1,329 horsepower. It's also necessary to highlight that Maserati promised 1,200 ponies from its Folgore powertrain, although only 818 ponies are produced nowadays due to the lithium-ion battery's limited discharge capability.

The second-generation GranTurismo and convertible-bodied GranCabrio feature a different platform as well, derived from the Giorgio that Alfa Romeo developed with Ferrari's assistance. The STLA Large is a brand-new design, and there's a lot still we don't know about it yet. On the upside, Dodge used the 2022 SEMA Show to reveal a few notable figures. 400-volt powertrains are coming to the Charger Daytona with anything between 455 and 670 horsepower. As for the Hellcat-replacing Banshee powertrain, which runs at 800 volts, we still don't know if peak output will exceed 1,000 ponies.

We can assume that Chrysler's reimagined 300 won't use the Banshee powertrain, but the lesser systems that run at 400 volts. Even with merely 455 horsepower on deck, the instant torque will make the upcoming sedan adequately quick to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour). Oh, and by the way, the electric drive units for the STLA Large and RAM 1500 REV's STLA Frame will be made in Kokomo, Indiana, according to Stellantis.


New Chrysler 300 EV Reportedly Shown to Dealers, Twinned With the Dodge Charger EV - autoevolution

Electric Chrysler 300 successor shown to dealers as new EV sedan
Peter Johnson| Apr 25 2023 - 12:18 pm PT
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Chrysler is planning an all-electric future, despite not having a single EV on the road today. Will the plans include an electric Chrysler 300 to continue the full-size sedans run? According to dealers, Stellantis is already working on one, but it may not carry the name.
Under parent company Stellantis, Chrysler is moving to an all-electric lineup by 2028. The automaker announced plans last January to introduce its first EV by 2025 as it shifted away from ICE vehicles.
Chrysler kicked things off with its Airflow EV concept, claiming this is what “the future looks like to Chrysler.” The Chrysler Airflow EV is an SUV/crossover that “represents the real design future for the brand,” according to Buick design executive director Sharon Gauci.
The concept featured up to 400 miles of range, level 3 autonomous capabilities, and additional technology to make the riding experience more enjoyable.
Although Chrysler has yet to reveal what its other EVs will be called, let alone look like, new information hints at an electric 300 sedan replacement.


The 2023 model year will be the last for the gas-powered full-size sedan or any new ICE vehicle from the brand. However, the Chrysler 300’s spirit may live on in the electric era.

As Stellantis moves forward with its plan to produce an extensive portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs) for the markets in the United States and Canada, we figured it would be beneficial to take a detailed look at the overall timeline of these new EVs and to identify when we can expect them to be on available in dealer showrooms.

2024 Ram ProMaster EV –

2024 Ram ProMaster EV. (Ram).


The first EV to hit the market is the 2024 Ram ProMaster EV. The ProMaster EV is set to deliver exceptional performance capabilities in part to its European counterpart, the Fiat E-Ducato commercial van. With a rumored larger battery pack and more powerful e-motor for the North American market, the ProMaster EV promises to be a game-changer in the commercial van segment.

One of the standout features of the ProMaster EV is its front-wheel-drive architecture, ensuring uncompromising handling and control, even under heavy load conditions. Furthermore, the vehicle’s battery pack is optimally placed under the floor, leaving the load capacity intact and providing an ideal weight distribution that lowers the center of gravity. This unique feature improves the vehicle’s handling, making it a standout choice in the commercial van segment.
The recent 2023 redesign introduced a new “Super High Roof” configuration on the 13-foot cargo van. This new configuration adds 10 inches of headroom, making cargo volume and height best-in-class. In addition, a new roll-up door available on the back of the vehicle further elevates convenience, especially for those focusing on final-mile delivery. These impressive features, combined with Ram’s recent partnership with Amazon to provide emissions-free vans for their delivery fleet, solidify Ram’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of the industry.


2024 Fiat 500e –
2023 Fiat 500e La Prima Hatchback. (FIAT).
The Fiat 500e is set to hit dealer showrooms by year-end, featuring an 87 kW (117 horsepower) e-motor that enables a swift 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 9 seconds. Equipped with a 42-kWh lithium-ion battery and 85-kW fast charging capability, the 500e can build up enough energy to travel 31 miles in just 5 minutes – exceeding the average daily use requirement. Additionally, the fast charger can juice up the battery to 80% in a mere 35 minutes. The car has a Combo 2 socket on the rear right-side panel that allows AC and DC charging.

The car is a must-have for Fiat dealers who only currently have the compact 500X crossover in their showrooms.


2024 Dodge Charger Daytona –
Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee eStage 2 Concept at the 2022 SEMA Show. (Dodge).
Dodge’s next-generation Charger should also arrive sometime early next year. The new Charger Daytona will mark the first-ever all-electric muscle car from the brand. Our sources tell us that the electric versions will arrive in showrooms before the new twin-turbo Hurricane6 engine models.
The electric muscle car will be od in both 400-volt and 800-volt electrical architectures, with the 800-volt being the high-performance Banshee model shown in the concept. The 400-volt standard models will deliver 455 to 679 horsepower and include a new simulated shifting e-transmission. In addition, all cars will get a new patented “Fratzog exhaust” sound chamber with its own unique tune.


2024 Jeep® Recon (EJ) –
2024 Jeep® Recon Moab (EJ) 4xe. (Jeep).

Jeep® has introduced an all-new off-roader called the Jeep Recon (EJ), a smaller offering than the iconic Jeep Wrangler (JL). The Recon will not replace the Wrangler but instead, be a “baby brother” to it. What sets the Recon apart from the Wrangler is that it is being designed from the ground up to be a 100% zero-emission off-roader, offered exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle (BEV).
The Recon will feature true “Trail-Rated” capability, such as the Jeep Selec-Terrain Traction Management System, e-Locker Axle Technology, underbody protection, tow hooks, aggressive off-road tires, and Jeep Open-Air Freedom (One-Touch Powertop, Removable Doors, and glass). The latest generation of Uconnect also comes with the Recon, providing detailed travel guides of notable off-road trails. The off-roader is set to arrive in showrooms in early 2024, offering a unique off-roading experience for adventure enthusiasts.


2024 Jeep® Wagoneer S (KX) –
2024 Jeep® Wagoneer S BEV. (Jeep).
Jeep is looking to expand its Wagonner premium sub-brand by introducing the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S (KX). Unlike the upcoming 2024 Jeep Cherokee (KM), the codenamed Wagoneer S will only be available as a BEV.
Built on the STLA Large architecture, the new Wagoneer S is expected to deliver an impressive 600 horsepower and a range of 400 miles. It will also feature a new 800-watt electrical architecture, which is anticipated to improve fast-charging speeds. The Wagoneer S is said to have a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 3.5 seconds.
Unlike its larger siblings, the Wagoneer S will be a true global Wagoneer, being offered around the globe. Expect it to arrive in mid-2024 in North American showrooms.


2025 Chrysler Airflow –
Chrysler Airflow Graphite Concept. (Chrysler).
Shown in conceptual form twice, the Airflow will be Chrysler’s first EV crossover. The Airflow Graphite Concept offers a reimagined look at a vehicle destined for production for the 2025 model year. Expect the Airflow to arrive in showrooms in late-2024 in a five-passenger configuration.
Based on the STLA Large architecture, the Airflow Concept features all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability and is powered by two 150 kW (201 horsepower) electric drive motors (EDMs), one in the front and one in the rear (for a combined output of 402 horsepower).
The STLA Large architecture was designed to accommodate larger capacity EDMs, so it wouldn’t be far off to see a possible high-performance version of the Airflow Concept in the future. The Graphite Concept setup here is aimed at delivering a maximum range achieving up to 400 miles of range on a single charge.


2025 Ram 1500 REV –
2025 Ram 1500 REV Tungsten 4×4. (Ram).
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV will offer customers two all-electric options, including a standard 168 kWh battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles and an optional 229 kWh large battery pack with a targeted range of up to an unsurpassed 500 miles. Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, offering customers quick and convenient charging solutions.
Vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-home, and vehicle-to-grid bi-directional charging allow the Ram 1500 REV to charge another Stellantis EV or provide power back to the grid. With Ram’s mission to make lives easier, the truck can also send power to a home during a storm, run the tailgate party or provide power at the camp or job site. An onboard power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2 kW, while an available onboard power panel in the front trunk (frunk) provides up to 3.6 kW.
Other targeted performance figures include a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, 654 horsepower, and 620 lb.-ft. of torque, up to 24 inches of water fording, up to 14,000 lbs. towing, and a maximum payload capacity of 2,700 lbs.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV will be available in five trims, including Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited, as well as the return of the beloved Tungsten model. Expect the Ram 1500 REV to hit showrooms in late-2024.
The all-new Ram 1500 REV XR (extended range) model with a class-shattering range will follow the introduction of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV.

Alfa Romeos May Soon Be Singing “Born in the USA”

Tom Murphy
Mon, May 8, 2023


Alfa Romeos May Soon Be Singing “Born in the USA”Alfa Romeo

• Alfa CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato says a North American plant would be an important asset for global growth, and he sees the larger E-segment as a logical step for Alfa Romeo, especially in the US.
• Alfa Romeo is preparing to launch a B-segment crossover in 2024, offered as a battery-electric model and also as a mild hybrid with an internal-combustion engine. Another new BEV will launch in 2025, followed by another in 2026.
• He says the next Giulia, to be developed jointly by teams in Italy and North America and built in Cassino, Italy, will “be absolutely fantastic” and will offer 1000 hp as a BEV only, with no internal-combustion variant.

As Alfa Romeo prepares to launch its Tonale premium crossover in the US, the brand’s chief executive has set his sights on an ambitious strategy to open the first North American vehicle assembly plant for the 113-year-old brand.
Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato discloses the plan to North American journalists visiting Milan to drive the new Tonale, which slots in below the Stelvio crossover and will compete against the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40, and others in the popular small luxury crossover segment.

Imparato says a North American plant would be an important asset for Alfa Romeo’s global growth, beyond its two current Italian plants in Cassino (Giulia and Stelvio) and Pomigliano d’Arco (Tonale), and he sees the larger E-segment as a logical step for Alfa Romeo, especially in the US.
He doesn’t specify whether this all-electric E-segment vehicle would be a car or crossover—or whether a crossover might offer three rows of seating—but the Italian brand wants to compete more directly with the BMW X5 and perhaps the coupe-like X6, both of which are assembled at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for export worldwide.
“It could be a fantastic coupe, too,” Imparato says of the coming E-segment EV, potentially arriving in 2027 and riding on parent company Stellantis’ STLA platform for larger vehicles. He says the shape of this new vehicle will be decided by the end of this year.
“The first market in the world for E-segment is your market—the US. The second is China,” says Imparato, who sees significant growth potential for premium E-segment vehicles in Europe as well.

Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato.Tom Murphy
“If I want to be the global premium brand for Stellantis, I must be everywhere in the world in terms of sales,” Imparato says. “I must be at the top level in terms of satisfaction, in terms of customer satisfaction and customer experience. And I must plan for success for the future. That’s what we need.”
Where exactly Alfa Romeo would assemble vehicles in North America remains uncertain, but Imparato says he hopes it will be in the US.
Larry Dominique, senior vice president and head of Alfa Romeo and Fiat North America, says it would not be a greenfield plant in the US. He also noted the recent idling of the Stellantis assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, perhaps hinting the facility could have new life building Alfa Romeos.
More immediately, Alfa is preparing to launch a B-segment crossover in 2024, offered as a battery-electric model and also as a mild hybrid with an internal-combustion engine. Imparato describes the vehicle as “a Mini Countryman killer, a perfect urban EV,” and says it’s Dominique’s decision whether to bring this vehicle to North America.
Another new BEV will launch in 2025, followed by another in 2026. By 2027, Alfa Romeo will sell only BEVs globally, which means the current Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover would no longer offer internal-combustion powertrains. Because the new Tonale will be offered only as a plug-in hybrid in the US, Imparato says that model will reduce Alfa’s worldwide carbon-dioxide emissions as a brand by 40%. But the ultimate goal is zero emissions across the portfolio.
“I will go electric in Israel. I will go electric in Turkey. And they have the means to absorb the electric proposal in Turkey,” Imparato says. “I will be electric in Japan, in China, in the Middle East.”

1955 Giulietta Spider concept displayed at the Alfa Romeo museum near Milan.Tom Murphy


And the product strategy is not focused solely on utilitarian crossovers but also on sleek sedans and coupes that have been core to Alfa Romeo’s existence.
Imparato says aerodynamics are crucial for extending the range of BEVs, and the taller profile of a crossover certainly hinders smooth airflow.
“So for me, electrification means the sedan is back. You will have an all-electric Giulia,” he promises. “In the coming weeks we will freeze the Giulia’s next-generation design… I will bring a sedan (EV) on the market and probably not only one.”

He says the next Giulia, to be developed jointly by teams in Italy and North America and built in Cassino, Italy, will “be absolutely fantastic” and will offer 1000 hp as a BEV only, with no internal-combustion variant.

As for the small luxury crossover segment, Alfa executives want the new Tonale to dig into the market share of the No.1 player, the Volvo XC40, which reached more than 6000 sales in the US in the first quarter of 2023, followed by the Mercedes GLA (4000 sales), Audi Q3 (3800), Lexus UX (3200), BMW X1 (3200), and Land Rover Evoque (1100).
Sales in the entire segment were up 8.2%, while SUVs were up only 4% and midsize luxury crossovers were up a whopping 15%, according to Wards Intelligence data.

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The Chrysler Airflow (As We Know It) Is Dead: We’ll See a New Design and a New Name
It won't be an alphanumeric name, Chrysler's new boss assures us
By
Zach Butler
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May 17, 2023

(Images: Stellantis | Chrysler)The Chrysler Airflow? Yeah, no: Apparently that’s not going to be a thing.
It happens once or twice each year: A few of us in the TFL office pause for a few minutes and think, “What is going on with Chrysler?”. We thought the Airflow concept was the answer. It brings a desperately needed successor for the soon-to-be-defunct 300 and kicks the brand into an electrified age. But now, Motor Trend reports that Chrysler is moving in a different direction, toward a different car without the 1930s-era Airflow name.
Christine Feuell, who joined Stellantis as Chrysler’s brand boss in September 2021, is keen to start over and bring out a more modern design than what we’ve seen since last year. Evidently, that’s a challenge Stellantis chief design officer Ralph Gilles is all too happy to grab with both hands.
Considering he’s the man behind the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV and the Ram Revolution pickup truck concept, I’m certainly interested to see how he’ll beat the Airflow’s design with this new Chrysler. The new production car will take some cues from the Airflow, no doubt, but Feuell notes it will bring a more “tech-forward” ethos to the mix, per MT‘s report.
Regardless of what it looks like, its fundamental architecture won’t change from what we already know. While the Airflow concept rode on the same RU platform as the Pacifica minivan, the production version will instead use Stellantis’ STLA Large platform. It’s the same architecture that underpins the automaker’s midsize EVs and should accommodate modern design changes, thanks to the flat floor made possible by the battery pack and generally better proportions, since it won’t have a conventional engine. It will also allow 400-volt or 800-volt systems for DC fast charging, as well as a driving range of around 400 miles, according to the automaker’s earlier claims.

Will we still see a new Chrysler in the next year or two?
The original plan, when Chrysler showed us the Airflow concept, was to have a production-ready vehicle by 2025. When you change up the design and the name, though, you have to wonder if that target will stay the same. Stellantis knows there’s a lot of uncertainty in the public at-large around Chrysler’s future, to the point where it showed a production-intent vehicle to dealers.
The brand does indeed still aim to bring out a production EV in 2025. Beyond that, Feuell says, we’ll actually see a “whole new portfolio” by 2028. She does not say how many vehicles will be in that portfolio, though it’s difficult to imagine a leaner lineup than what Chrysler’s had these past few years with the 300 and Pacifica holding down the fort.
We’ll have to wait and see what Chrysler has up its sleeve. The brand does need to bring something truly special to the party if the brand is going to gain back some mind share, so perhaps it’s for the best we won’t see the Airflow as it originally planned. Feuell also insists, whatever the first car’s name is, that it won’t be some alphanumeric designation.

Tesla Gets a New Rival as Chrysler Changes Electric Vehicle Plan
BY BHAGYASHREE SONIMAY 22, 2023UPDATED:MAY 22, 2023


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Electric car business chief Tesla (TSLA) – Get Free Report hasn’t had a lot issue sustaining its title as the highest EV maker within the US. Billionaire Elon Musk’s firm delivered 1.31 million EVs in 2022, whereas second place Ford (F) – Get Free Report offered 61,575 EVs. Tesla ought to preserve that title this yr because it plans to provide 1.8 million EVs in 2023.
However, Tesla’s competitors retains rolling out new EV fashions to chop into its market. General Motors (GM) – Get Free Report on April 21 unveiled its newest supertruck, the 2023 GMC Hummer EV 3X, together with its new 2024 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 and GMC Hummer EV 3X SUVs
In March, Hyundai (HYMTF) unveiled its new second era, all-electric Kona subcompact crossover SUV, that includes customary and long-range powertrains. Toyota (TM) – Get Free Report in April launched its newest EVs, the bZ Sport Crossover Concept and the bZ FlexSpace Concept, family-oriented SUV-type BEV, specializing in utility.
Nio (NIO) – Get Free Report stunned the EV market on April 28 revealing that it had launched deliveries of its coup SUV EC7 three days sooner than anticipated. Honda Motor Co. (HMC) – Get Free Report in April stated in 2025 it is going to ship its first mid- to large-size electrical automobiles in North America, primarily based on its unique devoted EV platform.


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Stellantis Electrification Goals Set
Automaker Stellantis has set electrification objectives of 100% of its European and 50% of its US car gross sales to be battery electrical automobiles, with 75 BEV fashions and 5 million BEV unit gross sales, by 2030.
In a problem to Tesla, Ford and General Motors, the Netherlands-based automaker revealed plans for its entry into the electrical pickup market in April with its all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV, its first battery electrical light-duty pickup truck that might be constructed within the US, which might be out there within the fourth quarter of 2024.
The Ram 1500 REV may have an elective 229 kilowatt-hour massive battery pack with a focused vary of as much as 500 miles, which matches the Tesla Cybertruck said vary of 500 miles and surpasses the Ford F-150 Lightning’s prime 320 vary.


Stellantis subsidiary Chrysler, as soon as one of many Big Three US auto names together with Ford and GM, at present solely affords two inside combustion engine automobiles, the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan and the Chrysler 300 sedan. It additionally has the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid with an inside combustion engine and electrical motor.
By the top of 2023, Stellantis stated it is going to discontinue the Chrysler 300, leaving the Pacifica as Chrysler’s final remaining pure inside combustion engine car. In 2022, Stellantis additionally stated it could discontinue the Dodge Challenger and Charger ICE fashions by the top of 2023. Chrysler has stated it is going to go totally electrical by 2028.
Chrysler in January 2022 unveiled its first electrical car, the Airflow Concept automotive, with plans to roll it out on the market by 2025. The all-wheel drive Airflow Concept automotive could be pushed by two 150kw electrical motors, one in entrance and one within the rear, if it was developed. But that will not be the case in any case.
Chrysler Changes Plans for First Electric Vehicle
Chrysler Brand CEO Chris Feuell has modified instructions from the Airflow Concept to a big crossover idea that did effectively at buyer clinics earlier this yr, MotorDevelopment reported. The crossover will use the Stellantis massive platform designed primarily for electrical automobiles with a few of Airflow’s options and aesthetics but it surely has a extra fashionable and tech-forward design.
The Chrysler crossover might be provided with each 400- and 800-volt techniques for quick charging and might be out there in customary and long-range model, with a charging vary of as much as 400 miles. The title of the brand new mannequin reportedly won’t be Airflow, however the firm has not but revealed the title of the brand new EV, which is anticipated to be produced in 2025.

Source: www.thestreet.com

JEEP PLANS ON OFFERING A NEXT-GENERATION WRANGLER EV
But Will The Next-Gen Wrangler Be EV Only?
by Zac QuinnMay 28, 2023, 8:00 am


The all-electric Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 Concept
We’ve been watching the progression of the automotive market for a while, and it’s pretty clear that the market will be made up of EVs in the future. That includes the Jeep Wrangler, as Jeep CEO Christian Meunier recently confirmed to UK’s Auto Express that the next-generation Wrangler will take the shape of an electric EV.



Next-Generation Jeep Wrangler EV: First Details
While an all-electric Jeep is not yet available, models like the Wrangler 4xe have been used as a way to test the waters. And it’s been fairly popular; 38 percent of all Wranglers sold within the first quarter of this year have been 4xe models, and is one of the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market.

Further, by switching to a fully electric version of the Wrangler, Meunier believes the vehicle’s off-road performance can be enhanced. There is a fully electric Jeep called the Recon on the way, which is expected to reach a 6 on Jeep’s Trail Rating system. Still, the Wrangler will receive a different treatment, specifically regarding features that should boost off-road capability.