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Jeep is preparing to introduce an electrification revolution that's part of a greater plan aimed at making up for Fiat Chrysler's rather late arrival at this table. It all starts with plug-in hybrid versions of the Renegade, Compass and Wrangler: named 4xe, these have been delayed by the current global crisis, with customer deliver now set to kick off this September. But what about Jeeps relying solely on electric propulsion?
The go-anywhere brand also aims to introduce EVs this decade and while the company has previously hinted that the Wrangler could get such a derivative, we can't rule out a fully electrified Renegade.
For one, Jeep is set to replace the current Renegade in 2022, a year that should also see the company's range include no less than ten plug-in hybrids, along with the return of the Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer.
So while the timing for an all-electric Renegade seems right, there would also be other advantages to such a path. You see, the current battery technology brings serious driving range limitations, which is one of the reasons for which EVs are currently more suitable for urban driving than anything else. Factor in the higher take-me-offroading expectations Wrangler customers have and the compact Renegade starts to seem like a proper candidate for complete electrification.
Now, the rendering we have here aims to give us an idea of the newcomer's appearance. And the design seems to mix multiple ingredients: traditional Jeep styling, such as the front grille and the headlight), Renegade elements (think: taillights), and a cabin layout that appears to make the most out of the vehicle's compact footprint. Oh and the good old... electric winch.
And you should know that Cipriani Augusto, the gearhead who is responsible for these pixels, has previously served Fiat Chrysler in Italy, while also working for Honda's German arm, among others.
For one, Jeep is set to replace the current Renegade in 2022, a year that should also see the company's range include no less than ten plug-in hybrids, along with the return of the Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer.
So while the timing for an all-electric Renegade seems right, there would also be other advantages to such a path. You see, the current battery technology brings serious driving range limitations, which is one of the reasons for which EVs are currently more suitable for urban driving than anything else. Factor in the higher take-me-offroading expectations Wrangler customers have and the compact Renegade starts to seem like a proper candidate for complete electrification.
Now, the rendering we have here aims to give us an idea of the newcomer's appearance. And the design seems to mix multiple ingredients: traditional Jeep styling, such as the front grille and the headlight), Renegade elements (think: taillights), and a cabin layout that appears to make the most out of the vehicle's compact footprint. Oh and the good old... electric winch.
And you should know that Cipriani Augusto, the gearhead who is responsible for these pixels, has previously served Fiat Chrysler in Italy, while also working for Honda's German arm, among others.
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