Jeep's First Hybrid 4Xe Models Deliver 240 HP And 31 Miles Of Electric Range

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07-20-2020, 03:00 PM

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Jeep's First Hybrid 4Xe Models Deliver 240 HP And 31 Miles Of Electric Range

Earlier this year at the CES show, Jeep showed off a range of upcoming plug-in hybrid models, including the Wrangler. The first of those Jeeps badged ‘four by e’—namely the Renegade 4Xe and the Compass 4Xe,—are now available to order in mainland Europe. Both models offer up to 240 horsepower, and an average of 31…

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12-20-2022, 11:57 PM

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Re: Jeep's First Hybrid 4Xe Models Deliver 240 HP And 31 Miles Of Electric Range

I'll guess it will be 10 to 20 years before the power density is high enough to have a true electric off road vehicle. This one should be fine for short trips ON road and near chargers given it's 25 mile electric range. Also I think hybrid is just generally a bad idea. It makes the machine more complex. Going fully electric will increase longevity and greatly simplify the machine.

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