Jeep goes electric: first EV model revealed before 2023 launch

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 manager Carlos Tavares during the brand’s 2021 incomes presentation. Tavares used the incomes 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. 

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The new, as yet unnamed Jeep is a significant marker of this intent, as it showcases how Stellantis brands without any type of fully-electric models will transform rapidly into having a full EV range. 
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“This new model will launch during the first half of next year as well as is the first of a detailed 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 a lot more normal of a fully-electric model, with a shallower, a lot more aerodynamic windscreen, as well as a closed-off interpretation of the brand’s standard grille.
As part of Jeep’s celebrations for its 80th anniversary last year, brand manager 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 car express of a possible range expansion to tie in with the electrification: “We’re checking out every segment possible”, he said.
When asked if Jeep’s line-up could extend beyond the Wagoneer at the top end as well as Renegade at the bottom, Allen said, “Absolutely – we’re looking beyond those projects.

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