Looking for REAL WORLD person experience with 4xe

[ShadowsPapa]

Does anyone here actually OWN a Wrangler 4xe?
Looking for real world experiences, first hand, not "I heard" or "it looks like.
Reliability?
Real-world fuel economy?
Battery life?
How far can travel on tank of fuel?

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[chorky]

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[WILDHOBO]

Does anyone here actually OWN a Wrangler 4xe?
Looking for real world experiences, first hand, not "I heard" or "it looks like.
Reliability?
Real-world fuel economy?
Battery life?
How far can travel on tank of fuel?

We owned one, past tense. You’re welcome to call me for details. I got raked over the coals the last time the discussion was brought up here. But I can share actual real world experience with a 2022 Sahara high altitude 4xE, fully loaded with advanced safety.

 

[Puch]

Does anyone here actually OWN a Wrangler 4xe?
Looking for real world experiences, first hand, not "I heard" or "it looks like.
Reliability?
Real-world fuel economy?
Battery life?
How far can travel on tank of fuel?

I joined the wrangler forum because I was curious about real word towing experience with the 4Xe. Not to mention that there’s also a lot of good general info too. I’m sure you could find your answers there.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

We owned one, past tense. You’re welcome to call me for details. I got raked over the coals the last time the discussion was brought up here. But I can share actual real world experience with a 2022 Sahara high altitude 4xE, fully loaded with advanced safety.

LOL - the one I'm asking a dealer about is a loaded Sahara 4xe with the trail camera I wish my JT had and I know she'll never use in a million years.
I have to look at buying steps for whatever Wrangler we COULD or MAY get (nothing set in stone, still doing research, may drop the whole thing if we can't find a PERFECT match and make the money work)
Almost all I see have that darned 4 grand power roof - I'd rather take panels out or lift the whole roof off. That will never get used. She's never even opened the sun roof on her GC.

The 4xe has a 100,000 mile 80 month warranty on the high voltage batteries, etc.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I joined the wrangler forum because I was curious about real word towing experience with the 4Xe. Not to mention that there’s also a lot of good general info too. I’m sure you could find your answers there.

All Wranglers are limited pretty low in towing, aren't they? 3500 pounds?

 

[WILDHOBO]

LOL - the one I'm asking a dealer about is a loaded Sahara 4xe with the trail camera I wish my JT had and I know she'll never use in a million years.
I have to look at buying steps for whatever Wrangler we COULD or MAY get (nothing set in stone, still doing research, may drop the whole thing if we can't find a PERFECT match and make the money work)
Almost all I see have that darned 4 grand power roof - I'd rather take panels out or lift the whole roof off. That will never get used. She's never even opened the sun roof on her GC.

The 4xe has a 100,000 mile 80 month warranty on the high voltage batteries, etc.

I warn you, the review I will provide is not glowing, but is also not in any way emotional. It was our 4th plug-in, so we have some experience in that area. We do now have a 5th plug-in, also a PHEV, as or compliment to the gladiator. We’re very happy with the PHEV concept, just not the 4xE execution.

 

[ecidiego]

Brad has great content...there's a lot of 4xe stuff on his channel. He sold it tho.

 

[Puch]

All Wranglers are limited pretty low in towing, aren't they? 3500 pounds?

Yes, I wasn’t aware of the 3500 max tow. I was surprised to find out that even the 392 is rated at 3500. I guess wheel base has something to do with it? I never really understood the logic behind the formula used for determining max tow. Funny thing is the 4xe is 3500 here and 5000lbs in Europe.

 

[chorky]

Brad is far more into off road camping though, so I think that should be mentioned. He thought it was great, just not for weekend off road trips - at least that's what I got from that video a few months ago.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Funny thing is the 4xe is 3500 here and 5000lbs in Europe.

That's weird - I wonder what the wheelbase of the JLU - a Wrangler 4 door 4xe is, compared to a Grand Cherokee Limited?
The GC has a tow rating of 6,200 pounds. Heck, that beats my Gladiator by 200 pounds! And the payload is better, too, if I am remembering correctly.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Brad is far more into off road camping though, so I think that should be mentioned. He thought it was great, just not for weekend off road trips - at least that's what I got from that video a few months ago.

The only way it would ever be off road is if I stole it when she wasn't looking or she slid off a road with it. Her GC only sees gravel when she visits her cousin's family 40 minutes south of us and that's about 3 miles of gravel each way on the road in front of their farm. So maybe 4 times a year it sees 6 miles of gravel road - 24 miles total a year.
We're totally concerned with winter, and our wet seasons. (although this year, with the drought and all, we not only couldn't buy rain, we can't even get a decent deep snow)

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Yes, I wasn’t aware of the 3500 max tow. I was surprised to find out that even the 392 is rated at 3500. I guess wheel base has something to do with it? I never really understood the logic behind the formula used for determining max tow. Funny thing is the 4xe is 3500 here and 5000lbs in Europe.

What's interesting is that when I was asking my sales guy - who sold me both Gladiators, about Wranglers, he said "keep in mind towing would only be 3500 pounds" as he knew it was a concern with my truck. He knows stuff about what he sells.

 

[chorky]

The only way it would ever be off road is if I stole it when she wasn't looking or she slid off a road with it. Her GC only sees gravel when she visits her cousin's family 40 minutes south of us and that's about 3 miles of gravel each way on the road in front of their farm. So maybe 4 times a year it sees 6 miles of gravel road - 24 miles total a year.
We're totally concerned with winter, and our wet seasons. (although this year, with the drought and all, we not only couldn't buy rain, we can't even get a decent deep snow)

That was exactly my point. I shoulda mentioned that. To Brad, it was a super cool option but just didnt work for his particular needs. Knowing you dont' do off road, but still want/need a Jeep, it probably would be a good fit. Especially with your use case. Just my assumption. But I didnt want the wrong impression to get across with that video from Brad, because his use case is very different.

 

[chorky]

I mean, if I had the extra money for a 3rd vehicle, honestly I would go buy one today. It would be an awesome grocery getter and errands runner, IMO

Although battery longevity is a question, and cold operation too as you mentioned. Sorry, not trying to hijack your thread lol

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