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Jeep® brand announces plan for global leadership in SUV electrification
- he Jeep ® brand announces the next phase of its all-electric offensive to become the global leader in zero-emission SUVs.
- The brand will unveil four fully electric SUVs in North America and Europe by 2025.
- Electrified models will be offered across the entire US portfolio, including Wagoneer 4xe vehicles.
- By 2030, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will account for 50% of sales in the United States and 100% of sales in Europe.
- The brand premieres two completely new, all-electric global SUVs.
- Jeep Avenger, the first fully electric Jeep SUV for Europe, will debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 17.
The Jeep ® brand today announced a comprehensive plan for the new generation of fully electric 4xe vehicles as part of a sustainable transformation with which it intends to become the world's leading electrified SUV brand.
The plan, previewed on the brand's YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/thejeepchannel, plans to introduce four fully electric SUVs in North America and Europe by the end of 2025. As part of a comprehensive product plan already underway, Jeep brand sales in the United States will be accounted for by 2030. 50% of fully electric vehicles, while at that date European sales will consist of 100% full-electric vehicles. The plan fully supports the goals of eliminating net carbon dioxide emissions set by Stellantis in its Dare Forward 2030 , long-term strategic plan.
The statements of Christian Meunier, CEO of the Jeep brand
“Encouraged by the success of our electrified 4xe portfolio in North America and Europe, we are designing and developing the best performing and most sustainable Jeep SUVs ever, moving forward on our march to become the world's leading zero-emission SUV brand. It's a forward-looking strategy to ensure that millions of Jeep enthusiasts around the world continue to have a planet to explore, care for and protect. Electrification is extremely positive for our brand, as it makes it even more performing, interesting, sustainable and fun ",
The Jeep brand has released the first images of two all-electric SUVs - the new Jeep Recon and the new Wagoneer, codenamed Wagoneer S - which will land in North America and other regions around the world, while confirming that the all-new Jeep Avenger full-electric will be launched in Europe early next year.
The electrified portfolio of the Jeep brand in North America
Building on the success of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in the United States, and the recently introduced Grand Cherokee 4xe, the brand is developing a full range of electrified products specifically designed to enhance its capability. legendary and expanding its presence in North America.
The statements of Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Brand in North America
“With the progressive expansion of 4xe technology across our portfolio, we are redefining the ideas of freedom and adventure as only the Jeep brand can. By the end of 2025 we will have electrified our entire range, with four fully electric vehicles competing at the heart of the market ”.
The electrification plan will also expand the Wagoneer range. The brand will offer a new all-electric Wagoneer in the premium midsize SUV segment. In the large SUV segment, the Wagoneer models will be equipped with powertrains designed for an estimated range of 500 miles in the combined cycle.
By 2030, the Jeep brand will offer a full range of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs), leading the SUV industry in terms of model numbers, segment participation and sales volumes. As a result, 50% of the brand's sales in the United States will be fully electric vehicles.
The brand new Jeep Recon: 100% Jeep; 100% Zero Emissions
One of the first electric SUVs to be launched in North America will be the Jeep Recon. This completely new car is aimed at those who love to venture into remote places in almost total silence with a robust and fully electric vehicle.
The Jeep Recon is designed from the outset to be 100% Jeep 4x4 and 100% zero emissions. This SUV will be offered exclusively as a BEV and will enhance off-road adventures with:
- A true “Trail Rated” capability with Jeep Selec-Terrain traction management system, electric axle lock technology, underbody protection, tow hooks and specific off-road tires.
- Jeep's true open-air freedom with one-touch electric roof, glass and removable doors.
- Latest generation Uconnect system, including detailed travel guides of the main off-road routes.
"The all-new full-electric Jeep Recon is capable of taking the formidable Rubicon Trail, one of the most challenging off-road routes in the United States, and reaching the end of the journey with enough range to return to the city for recharging," he said. Meunier declared.
This global SUV will be unveiled to the public next year and production will begin in 2024 in North America. In the United States, reservations for the new BEV Jeep Recon SUV will be open to customers in early 2023. The Jeep Recon will be marketed in major international markets, including Europe.
A new all-electric Wagoneer: premiumness made in the USA
The Wagoneer family is also in the process of expanding with a completely new SUV. Codenamed Wagoneer S, this full-electric vehicle will continue to broaden the brand's presence in the premium SUV segment by offering a streamlined, sleek and original design with standard 4x4 drive, 'all-terrain' handling, Jeep-specific advanced technologies. and impressive credentials in terms of performance.
This new full-electric global SUV will be offered exclusively as a BEV, with a target range of 400 miles on a single charge, 600hp and a 0-60mph acceleration time of approximately 3.5 seconds.
With an exterior design featuring the distinctive LED illuminated grille, this SUV combines aerodynamic efficiency with the iconic vertical sidewall of the Wagoneer.
“We will thrill customers with a high-efficiency premium SUV, packed with high-quality technology and handcrafted finishes, offering 4x4 capability, high performance, fast acceleration and a target range of 400 miles on a single charge,” added Meunier.
The all-new BEV Wagoneer will be unveiled to the public next year and production will begin in 2024 in North America. In the United States, reservations for Wagoneer's full-electric model will be open to customers in early 2023. The car will be marketed in major international markets, including Europe.
The new Jeep Avenger, the first all-electric Jeep SUV ever, will arrive in Europe in 2023
In Europe, the Jeep brand has already made a major transformation by offering only electrified SUVs in countries like France and Germany. By the end of this year, the Jeep SUV portfolio will be fully electrified in almost all European markets.
The plan announced today builds on the momentum of these 4xe vehicles, resulting in a portfolio of performance, fully electric cars custom designed for Europe. By 2025, the brand will introduce four zero-emission vehicles in Europe, with offerings in key volume segments. As a result of this product onslaught, all Jeep vehicles for sale in the region will be 100% electric by 2030.
The first model in this product offensive is the all-new full-electric Jeep Avenger, a compact SUV that was unveiled earlier this year as part of Stellantis' long-term strategic plan Dare Forward .
The new Jeep Avenger, which will be introduced in Europe and other markets such as Japan and South Korea, will be positioned under the Jeep Renegade and will be produced at the highly efficient Tychy plant in Poland.
With a target electric range of 400 kilometers, this new SUV will offer excellent ground clearance and bump and attack angles for its segment, as well as sporting a modern and technologically advanced interior with generous spaces for passengers and luggage.
The statements of Antonella Bruno, Head of Jeep Europe in Stellantis
“The new Avenger will offer the whole capability and distinctive features of the Jeep brand tailored to the European market. This modern, fun and exciting SUV will appeal to a growing number of customers looking for a Jeep-branded car that offers a high-performance, compact, modern and all-electric alternative to today's players ”.
The Jeep Avenger will debut on October 17, the press day of the Paris Motor Show, and customer reservations will be open on the same day. The new Jeep Avenger will arrive in showrooms in early 2023.
4xe is the new 4x4 according to Jeep
The Jeep brand continues to expand its 4xe portfolio around the world, using electrification and technology to enhance its legendary 4x4 capability. While the details of the current plan primarily concern North America and Europe, specific plans for other regions will be announced at a later date.
“Today we have provided just a first glimpse of our new portfolio of all-electric SUVs, providing tangible proof of what will happen in the next 24 months and why we say the 4xe is the new 4x4,” said Meunier. "This powerful combination of Jeep design, legendary 4x4 capability and electrification will reshape the SUV market, allowing more customers in more countries and more segments to join us on the journey to Zero Emission Freedom."
The Jeep ® brand
With over eighty years of legendary history, Jeep is the benchmark in the world of SUVs thanks to performance, craftsmanship and versatility dedicated to all those looking for extraordinary adventures. The Jeep brand is an invitation to fully enjoy life, through a large portfolio of vehicles capable of transmitting to customers a strong sense of security to be able to face any journey. The Jeep range consists of Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. Jeep Wave is available for the entire Jeep 4x4 range, a premium loyalty and customer support program full of exclusive benefits and benefits to provide owners of Jeep SUVs with maximum assistance and dedicated support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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