Mar 23, 2021 - Energy & Environment
Jeep unveils a prototype electric Wrangler concept
- Ben Geman, author of Axios Generate

Jeep Wrangler Magneto concept. Courtesy of Jeep
That image above is the Jeep Wrangler "Magneto," an electric concept Jeep's calling a "stealthy, quiet, quick and an unmistakable rock-climbing force."
The details: 285 horsepower and the concept vehicle can go from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds, Jeep said.
- It did not offer a mileage range for the vehicle powered by four lithium-ion battery packs.
- Magneto includes a six-speed manual transmission, which is rare in EVs but might appeal to enthusiasts.
- The concept is one of the vehicles Jeep is showing off at the upcoming Jeep Safari event in Moab.
What they're saying: "Jeep executives have said every Jeep will offer some form of electrification going forward, but it has not confirmed an all-electric version of the Wrangler," CNBC notes.
- Via The Detroit News, Jeep design studio head Mark Allen said they plan to test out the vehicle in coming years.
- "Would it be done like this in production? No, it would be done a different way, but I wanted to get the feeling of a full battery electric," he said.
Why it matters: Automakers are looking to recreation-minded customers.
- For instance, Rivian is touting planned charging stations near parks for the SUV and pickup they're building.
- GM, meanwhile, has an all-electric Hummer and plans to provide details early next month.