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Pronounced “four-by-e” the Jeep 4xe is not only the first electrified Jeep Wrangler it is also one of the most capable Jeep Wranglers ever produced. The plug-in hybrid version of the legendary Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a 17-kWh battery that is rated to travel up to 21 miles on electricity alone, but drivers have reported going nearly 25 miles before the gasoline engine kicked in, so if you have a short commute you could possibly go weeks without having to stop at the gas station.
You are considering a Jeep Wrangler for its iconic off-road performance and open-roof fun, not for overly complicated hybrid-electric operations, and the Wrangler 4xe delivers. With three simple and intuitive drive modes, it allows you to choose which powertrain you want to engage and when. “Hybrid” is the default mode which blends electric and gasoline power for maximum horsepower, instant torque, and the best acceleration, “Electric” uses the electric motor exclusively until the battery runs out, and “E-Save” prevents the Wrangler from using any more battery power in case you want to preserve your battery for later use, and can be configured to increase the battery charge as well. The regenerative braking feature allows the battery to be charged when slowing down and braking. If you enable Max Regeneration it remaps the accelerator to create more electrical regeneration at low pedal positions, you will slow down without braking, but coming to a full stop requires braking.
Beyond the substantial savings on gas and lesser impact on the environment, the best thing about the Wrangler 4xe is its overall power and engine performance. The powertrain on the Wrangler 4xe is capable of producing up to 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. With the exception of the 6.4L Hemi, these power figures match or surpass anything else in the Jeep model lineup. A common critique of previous Jeep Wranglers is their mediocre performance on the highway, with uneven acceleration and poor performance, particularly when attempting to overtake other drivers at highway speeds. The Wrangler 4xe has no such limitations, its powerful hybrid powertrain has more than enough get-up-and-go to make highway passing and merging a breeze.
For off-road performance, no previous Wrangler can match the instant torque that you will feel with the electric motor engaged. That extra power and the first Front and Rear Locking Different ever produced on a plug-in hybrid make it easier to navigate the toughest trails with easy. The electronic motors and battery pack are sealed and waterproof so that you can ford streams up to 31.5 inches deep, so taking on water is just as much fun as a gasoline-powered Wrangler. If you want the most capable Jeep Wrangler yet it is time to take the Wrangler 4xe for a test drive to see just how much fun it can be.
Between its all-electric mode and hybrid technology the Wrangler 4xe is rated at a combined 49 mpge with a total range of 370 miles. So the only limit to where your Wrangler 4xe can take you is your imagination. The battery can be fully charged in as little as two hours on a Level II or in 12 hours with the included Level I charger, so you can charge up on the go or at home to take full advantage of the electric potential of your Wrangler 4xe.
With four distinct trim levels, you can choose the Wrangler 4xe which has all of the features you want, without having to pay for the extras that are not important to you. Wrangler 4xe trims include:
Come to McFadden’s Friendly Motors to test drive the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe. We can’t wait for you to experience the power, performance, and efficiency of the most capable Wrangler yet. You will be glad that you did.
