Jeep has marked World EV Day by debuting its first dedicated electric vehicles, while simultaneously detailing its future plug-in plans.
The Stellantis-owned American brand has whipped the covers off the Avenger, Wagoneer S, and Recon; a ruggedly styled compact crossover, a luxury SUV flagship, and an off-road enthusiast 4×4. All three models are set to debut in 2024.
Amid the launch, Jeep confirmed that it aims for 50% of its sales in North America to be electrified by 2030.
The Avenger [above] was the largest focus at the brand’s launch event overnight, shoring up as a likely volume seller for the brand in Europe.
“The all-new Avenger will offer Jeep brand capability that is rightsized for the European market,” says Antonella Bruno, head of Jeep Europe at Stellantis,
“This modern, fun and emotional SUV will appeal to a growing set of customers who are looking for a capable, compact, modern and all-electric Jeep brand alternative to the current players.”
The Avenger is built on Stellantis’ ECMP architecture. Jeep says that the Avenger will be able to travel 400km to a charge while also sporting “impressive” ground clearance.
Power will reportedly come via either two or four of the brand’s 70kW electric motors, depending on whether customers opt for two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. A hybrid is also set to be unveiled later in the year.
While the Avenger has yet to be confirmed for Australia, it has been confirmed for launch in Japan and South Korea, which means a local launch looks promising. Alfa Romeo and Fiat versions of the Avenger are also expected.
While the Avenger will not be offered in the US, the Wagoneer S [above] will be. The premium SUV comes with sleeker lines, a more streamlined grille motif, and some fairly impressive numbers.
Based on Stellantis’ STLA-large platform, Jeep claims the Wagoneer S will be capable of more than 640km of travel per charge, while being propelled by a powertrain making around 445kW of power. Jeep says it can accelerate to 100km/h in around 3.5 seconds, sending its power to all-four wheels.
It has been confirmed for both Europe and North America, adding another bow to the Wagoneer’s positioning as a tech flagship for the brand.
Lastly, Jeep has also showed off the Recon [above, below]; a fully electric model similar in brief to the brand’s trusty Wrangler.
Jeep has yet to detail any of the Recon’s battery or powertrain tech, although it did keenly point out the model’s off-road features. It comes with four-wheel drive, Jeep’s ‘Selec-Terrain traction management system’, under-body protection, tow-hooks, all-terrain rubber, and more.
Jeep has also been keen to show that the model’s doors can be detached, a la the Wrangler and Gladiator.
“The all-new, all-electric Jeep Recon has the capability to cross the mighty Rubicon Trail, one of the most challenging off-road trails in the U.S. and reach the end of the trail with enough range to drive back to town and recharge,” adds Jeep brand chief executive Christian Meunier.
