Jeep unveils a prototype electric Wrangler concept

• 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.