[MilesK]

Jeep is planning on revealing a new concept for a fully electric Wrangler at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah that takes place in March.

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[eHauler]

What could pricing of it be like? From $45,000?

 

[Wildabeest]

No frunk? WTF? Every EV has to have a frunk!

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

No frunk? WTF? Every EV has to have a frunk!

Between the short wheel base of a Jeep and the limitations in converting an ICE platform to BEV, I’m not surprised they don’t have a Frunk.

Honestly, the route they’re taking is basically putting the disadvantages of both ICE and EV into one sad package.

 

[JimmyEV]

As long as it performs like a Jeep should and has the range I don't think the lack of a frunk is going to make a difference for most people. It's a Jeep you know what to expect in terms of pros and cons.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

As long as it performs like a Jeep should and has the range I don't think the lack of a frunk is going to make a difference for most people. It's a Jeep you know what to expect in terms of pros and cons.

I'm curious what the range will be. I'm not expecting much... but we'll see.

 

[Ladiver]

Having owned a few Jeeps in the past, if the range is 250 or more, it will be a hit. Of course, it would be really cool if Jeep and Rivian combined their efforts on charging through the "Adventure Network". That partnership would benefit both companies and especially the consumer! I can't think of two better brands for "Adventure" (maybe we could throw Land Rover into the mix too).

 

[eHauler]

Having owned a few Jeeps in the past, if the range is 250 or more, it will be a hit. Of course, it would be really cool if Jeep and Rivian combined their efforts on charging through the "Adventure Network". That partnership would benefit both companies and especially the consumer! I can't think of two better brands for "Adventure" (maybe we could throw Land Rover into the mix too).

Great idea.
Their number one concern should be reach and ensuring all EV owners have easy enough access. But there are smaller networks and larger networks also focusing on those areas. So we might have to deal with the lack of consolidation for now.

 

[MilesK]

Having owned a few Jeeps in the past, if the range is 250 or more, it will be a hit. Of course, it would be really cool if Jeep and Rivian combined their efforts on charging through the "Adventure Network". That partnership would benefit both companies and especially the consumer! I can't think of two better brands for "Adventure" (maybe we could throw Land Rover into the mix too).

It would be a great idea but I'd have to imagine Ford wouldn't be too happy with Rivian working with Jeep.

 

[JimmyEV]

This is very interesting, Jeep filed a trademark for the name "Magneto" and there's speculation that it could be the name for the electric Wrangler.

Magneto: The Electric Jeep Wrangler Could Get A Supervillain Name

Earlier this week, Jeep announced plans to reveal an all-electric Wrangler Concept at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. This news comes shortly after the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid entered production, and Jeep announced that the 2021 Grand Cherokee would also spawn a 4xe...

carbuzz.com

 

[MilesK]

This is very interesting, Jeep filed a trademark for the name "Magneto" and there's speculation that it could be the name for the electric Wrangler.

Magneto: The Electric Jeep Wrangler Could Get A Supervillain Name

Earlier this week, Jeep announced plans to reveal an all-electric Wrangler Concept at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. This news comes shortly after the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid entered production, and Jeep announced that the 2021 Grand Cherokee would also spawn a 4xe...

carbuzz.com

I hope that's a special edition or something and not the actual name. Just keep it simple and call it the electric Wrangler or Wrangler EV.

 

[JimmyEV]

I hope that's a special edition or something and not the actual name. Just keep it simple and call it the electric Wrangler or Wrangler EV.

Yeah I don't know what the reception would be if they call it the Jeep Magneto or Jeep Wrangler Magneto.

 

[R99]

Jeep officially revealed the Wrangler Magneto concept vehicle today.

• Axial flux electric motor that operates up to 6,000 rpm
• 6 speed manual transmission
• 273 lb.-ft. torque
• 285 horsepower
• 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds
• Four battery packs with a combined power of 70 kW/h
• 800-volt system
• JPP 2-inch lift kit
• 17-inch Lights
• Out black metallic wheels with 35-inch mud-terrain tires
• Custom roll cage
• Mopar Rock Rails
• Steel bumpers with a Warn winch
• Steel belly pan

Stellantis Media - Jeep® Brand and Jeep Performance Parts Debut Ultra-capable Concept Vehicles for the 2021 Easter Jeep Safari

Jeep® Magneto, Jeepster Beach, Jeep Red Bare, Jeep Orange Peelz, and three Jeep and Mopar concepts introduced in 2020 will head to Moab for the first time. Electrified power and the electrifying performance of today’s internal combustion engines combine with off-road capability and fun-to-drive...

media.stellantisnorthamerica.com

 

[Heyvernsky]

PRICE??
Can't seem to teach the OLD DOG NEW TRICKS
If they did it right LOVE IT
A shifter a Transmission
WTF
ITS NOT 1941
4 motors
They just can't let go
WASTE OF EVERYTHING
Ranting
Is it JUNE yet

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

A couple years ago that would have gotten me excited... But after seeing details on the Rivian R1T/R1S and GMC Hummer EV, I can't help but "yawn" at this Jeep.

Aside from the 800V architecture, it seems like a major cop out, to me. It feels like Jeep said "ruh roh I guess we better be able to slap an EV label on now" rather than truly embracing the electric future.

 

[Ladiver]

Good thing this was only a concept. It’s a flop to me.

 

[headless]

hard pass...

 

[sciencegeek]

Magneto is rearing its head. 70kWh battery, 600 hp 800 lb-ft, 5 mile range. Hellcat transmission, manual 6-speed. I mean maybe haha

Jeep Magneto 2.0 Quick Drive Review: Experiment Evolved

A year after driving the first iteration of the Magneto electric Wrangler, I drive the much-improved second version in Moab.

insideevs.com

I'm sure it's a beast on the rocks. Oh and I'm sure it's a beast in affluent suburbia too.