Electric Jeeps are on the way. The brand just gave a glimpse of what it has in store.
Jeep on Friday showed off a battery-powered spin on its classic SUV. The Jeep SUV concept was revealed last year and is referred to as the Wrangler Magneto 2.0.
The electric 4x4 and several other concepts will be on display at the Easter Jeep Safari, an annual gathering for off-roading enthusiasts in Utah. Since the Magneto 2.0 is a concept vehicle, it is more of a design exercise to understand consumer interest and preview some features.
The Magneto 2.0 includes a host of improvements over last year&s concept SUV, including acceleration that promises to put McLarens to shame. Jeep says the Magneto 2.0 can go 60 mph from a standstill. The Model S Plaid is regarded as the fastest production car in the world.
A higher-amperage system allows the Magneto 2.0 to put out 850 pound-feet of Torque and 625 horsepower, and maintain peak power for 10 seconds, according to Jeep. The most powerful Wrangler, with a 6.4-liter V8, claims 470 pound-feet of Torque and 470hp.
The six-speed manual transmission of the Magneto 2.0 sets it apart from other electric vehicles on the market today. Electric cars have a single gear.
Jeep has said it is working on an electric SUV for off-roading, so the Magneto 2.0 could preview some elements of that future model. Jeep and its parent company, Stellantis, plan to introduce a number of hybrid and electric models in the coming years. Stellantis wants to invest $35 billion in software and related technologies.
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