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The Wrangler 4xe is rated at 375 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. The dual motors (gas and electric) also are blended together (no easy feat), letting the electric motor fill in the gaps (torque curve) of the gas motor. https://www.jeep.com/wrangler-4xe.html

We off-road at a off-the-grid family cabin deep in the woods of remote Northern California. I for one am looking forward to the instant torque of the big electric motor. Can't beat torque! The added benefits of smoothness and quietness as well as being able to "refuel" every night in my own...

Roger that. I'll ask around about how much to charge the battery to on a daily basis.

1. Regarding the tax credit, this post over on the Wrangler forum explains it well. Basically the $7500 is deducted from your taxes. Depending on your withholdings, this impacts how much you pay or get back as refund. 2. One of the awesome things about EVs is that you can precondition them...

A good UL-rated, made-in-the-USA 240V "Level 2" home charging station is $400 or $500. It can use an existing dryer circuit or welding circuit in your garage, or you or an electrician can add one to your panel. Costs there range widely.

We had the same issue over on an old Willys forum. In addition to more scrutiny, the moderators adjusted the settings to add a minimum posting requirement before a new user can send private messages or view the classifieds. Many recent scammers were joining after slipping through, heading...

Yes, it's about a $4K difference on the Rubicon and $2.5K difference on the Sahara for comparable level of equipment/options.

Grandpa had a '55 Willys Wagon. It is long gone, but we've had a variety of Jeeps since including a '43 GPW/'46 CJ2A Jeep salad, a '64 Willys Wagon Traveller, and an '82 Scrambler:

Buried in the FAQ for the Wrangler 4xe on jeep.com, FCA says this: "What Jeep® Brand models will be 4xe? By 2025 the Jeep® Brand plans to offer 4xe plug-in hybrid technology on all models, ushering in a new era of efficiency and capability." So, yes. It's coming to the Gladiator. :)

The 31 miles comes from a 50 kilometer requirement in Europe or China. That's a test distance, not real world. The EPA is yet another test, similar, but different. That's where the 'up to 25 miles EPA" comes from. As they say, your mileage may vary.

What is Jeep's vision on a plug-in hybrid version of the Gladiator Rubicon.

True. I assume that's for both rigs.

It's not the PHEV Wrangler, but here’s a video of Jeep testing the two PHEV Compass and Renegade on a 2,400 mile road trip to the Arctic Circle. And here’s the 20 minute version.

So much this. I work at a non-profit that does research on the electric grid from generation to use (our group looks at EVs and EV charging, big and small), and can only shake my head at a lot of this. Can't we all get along? In my garage lives a '64 Willys Wagon with stock 230 OHC and a carb...

I'm talking about a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) like the Chrysler Pacifica, Chevy Volt, Ford Fusion Energi, etc. It has a smaller battery and then a gas-electric hybrid system.

I think a plug-in hybrid Wrangler or Gladiator with 30 miles of electric range would be sweet. Drive to the trailhead on gas (hybrid). Push the button for "EV now" and hit the trail. Enjoy off-roading in near silence with that sweet instant torque of the electric motor(s). Return to the...

I agree. To your point, the regenerative braking (which spins the electric motor backwards) in EVs recaptures a ton of energy. In many EVs, the driver can adjust the level of regenerative braking based on preference. I really like it.

When we got our first EV, our electric bill went up$50/month. Our gas bill (six month average) went down $260/month. It was basically a free car and really fun to drive. YMMV.

Here’s how I see it: it’s all about the sweet instant torque from the electric motor, plus they are smooth and quiet. Sounds perfect for off-reading. Since these will be plug-in hybrids, meaning when the battery runs out, it automatically switches to gas mode, and never have to worry about...

Fingers crossed.