Jeep has taken its first steps towards an all-electric future by revealing the design of its first fully-electric Jeep model, which will be launched in Europe in the first half of 2023.
“Electrification will amplify Jeep’s core attributes”, claimed Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares during the brand’s 2021 earnings presentation. Tavares used the earnings call to set out the group’s long-term strategy, which will include 100 per cent of Stellantis sales being fully-electric in Europe by 2026.The new, as yet unnamed Jeep is a significant marker of this intent, as it showcases how Stellantis brands without any fully-electric models will transform rapidly into having a full EV range.
“This new model will launch during the first half of next year and is the first of a comprehensive fully-electric Jeep line-up that will cover every SUV segment by 2025”, he added.
The new model is expected to sit below the Renegade in terms of size. It evolves Jeep’s chunky contemporary design language into something more typical of a fully-electric model, with a shallower, more aerodynamic windscreen, and a closed-off interpretation of the brand’s traditional grille.
As part of Jeep’s celebrations for its 80th anniversary last year, brand boss Christian Meunier announced that there would be a “fully emissions-free Jeep in every segment by 2025”. However, Jeep’s head of exterior design, Mark Allen, hinted to Auto Express of a possible range expansion to tie in with the electrification: “We’re looking at every segment possible”, he said.
When asked if Jeep’s line-up could extend beyond the Wagoneer at the top end and Renegade at the bottom, Allen said, “Absolutely – we’re looking beyond those projects. Auto Express - link - James Brodie - link - more like this (USA) - link - more like this - link
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