No electric Jeep Wrangler before 2028

If you dream of taking the wheel of the Jeep icon in a 100% electric version, you’ll need to wait a little longer.

Now offered in a largely electrified range, the Jeep Wrangler is logically set to make the final step to 100% electric. But this decision rests with Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, which had to reveal its plans somewhat unwittingly.

Stellantis and the UAW union recently reached an agreement to end the several-week-long strike that had halted production in multiple factories across the country. Although some details are still under negotiation, Stellantis and the UAW signed a first draft agreement, which was naturally showcased as a trophy by the UAW. To reassure its employees, Stellantis had to provide long-term activity forecasts for its U.S. factories, revealing, whether intentionally or not, a glimpse of upcoming models.

According to Stellantis’ plans, the Jeep Wrangler should only switch to 100% electric in 2028. To ensure the longevity of this iconic model and engine, Jeep is expected to offer a rechargeable 100% electric version, as well as a new generation hybrid. This hybrid model will use a gasoline engine as a generator to recharge the battery while on the move. This choice is quite suitable and consistent with the Wrangler’s adventurous DNA, as exemplified by Audi’s choice to use this technology to compete in the Dakar. But today, who still buys a Wrangler solely, or even mainly, for off-road use…

The document reveals that the current generation of Wrangler will continue to be produced at the Toledo assembly complex until 2028, with the popular plug-in hybrid 4xe receiving an upgrade in 2025. The new generation Wrangler, dubbed J70, will therefore debut in 2028.

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