10 things to know about the hybrid technology of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid SUV first unveiled in 2019 and launched on the market this year. The Wrangler 4xe is truly a unique vehicle in the industry, offering an enticing combination of legendary Wrangler-like off-road performance combined with the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid engine. Here are 10 things to know about the Wrangler 4xe and its electrified engine.

It allows you to drive without using fuel

The plug-in hybrid technology of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe allows you to run on battery only and therefore without consuming gasoline. The 17.3 kWh battery is indeed powerful enough to allow the Wrangler 4xe to travel approximately 34 kilometers in 100% electric mode.

It doesn't require any compromise on the distance it can cover

Unlike a 100% electric vehicle, the Wrangler still offers a gasoline engine that takes over when the battery is depleted. We can therefore use our Wrangler 4xe like a traditional Wrangler without absolutely having to recharge it. The Wrangler 4xe can travel nearly 600 kilometers with a full battery and a full tank of gas.

It delivers impressive performance

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe's plug-in hybrid engine combines the electric motor, battery and a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine for a total output of 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. This makes the Wrangler 4xe the most powerful model in the Wrangler lineup and it can reach 100 km/h in just 7.0 seconds.

It can be recharged in several different ways

The Wrangler 4xe can charge from a simple 120-volt outlet, so there's no need to invest in a home charger. That said, on this type of level 2 charger, the Wrangler 4xe recharges in less than 3 hours.

It offers excellent towing capacity

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe can tow up to 3,500 lbs, like a normal Wrangler.

It has a powerful all-wheel drive system

We’ve said it before, the Wrangler 4xe is like a regular Wrangler, but with more power and better efficiency. This means it has the same capabilities as a normal Wrangler and comes standard with full-time all-wheel drive with various operating modes. It is also possible to add automatic all-wheel drive on the Wrangler 4xe.

It offers a Rubicon version

Yes, the Wrangler 4xe comes in a Rubicon trim with Rock-Trac all-wheel drive as well as a Tru-Lok front and rear differential that can be locked to tackle the toughest trails.

It can venture into very difficult off-road conditions

All of the Wrangler's off-road capabilities are preserved in the Wrangler 4xe. Its Selec-Terrain system allows performance to be adjusted to suit any road conditions while the Wrangler 4xe's battery and electrical components are protected to allow it to traverse deep bodies of water with no issues at all.

It offers a lot of value

Better fuel economy, better performance than any other Wrangler and the same off-road capability, mixed with a ton of equipment in every version. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe gives you everything you want out of a Wrangler with so much more.

It offers a generous warranty

It comes with an excellent warranty on electrical components of 10 years or 160,000 kilometers.