In what has become a far less shocking announcement in the auto industry in recent years, Jeep on Thursday revealed its plan to launch four new EV models in the US and Europe by 2025, as the company looks to ” become the leading electric SUV brand. in the world.” In addition, Jeep has set a goal of having 50% of US sales and 100% of EU sales be battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030.
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The new model lineup builds on the success of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid and the recently announced Grand Cherokee 4xe. They will include a new Recon and Wagoneer, both of which were first revealed during Thursday’s livestream and will be available in the North American and European markets, as well as an Avenger EV arriving in Europe “early next month.” year,” according to Jeep PR.
The Recon will make its public debut next year with production expected to begin in 2024. Reservations for that model will open in early 2023. The Wagoneer will be an all-new version of a beefy Jeep model and reportedly the The company will “target a range of 400 miles on a single charge, 600 hp, and a 0-60 mph time of around 3.5 seconds.” It will also be open for reservation early next year. Complementing the midsize Wagoneer will be the Avenger compact SUV, though it won’t be coming to the United States to begin with. Instead, it will be marketed in Europe and Asia, offering a target range of 400km. It will debut publicly in October and should hit dealer showroom floors in the second quarter of 2023.
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