"America's chance of getting a relatively affordable plug-in hybrid pickup truck just vanished into thin air after Jeep canceled the upcoming Wrangler Gladiator 4xe. The cancellation of the plug-in hybrid pickup is effective immediately, with all related activities and agreements to be concluded, according to a letter sent by Stellantis, Jeep's parent company, to suppliers last week, quoted by Automotive News."
"This is Stellantis' second product cancellation in less than two weeks. Earlier this month, the auto giant pulled the plug on the Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup, saying it would keep the name for the range-extended Ram 1500, which was previously known as the Ramcharger. The all-electric full-size Ram truck had been delayed several times before being discontinued, while the extended-range version of the pickup got a boost in development and is scheduled to go on sale next year."
"However, the Ram 1500 REV, which uses a gas-powered V-6 engine to recharge its big battery, will probably be anything but affordable. Meanwhile, the discontinued Jeep Wrangler Gladiator 4xe could have been America's best shot at getting something Chinese buyers have had access to for a few years: an off-road capable, reasonably sized pickup that can drive on electricity in the city and provide peace of mind on the trails-as long as the gas tank is full."
Jeep canceled the Wrangler Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid immediately, with Stellantis instructing suppliers to conclude related activities and agreements. The Gladiator 4xe had been scheduled to launch this year after Stellantis leadership announced the plan in 2024. This marks Stellantis' second recent product cancellation, following termination of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV while a range-extended Ram 1500 continues development for next year. The Ram 1500 REV used a V-6 range-extender and would likely be expensive. The discontinued Gladiator 4xe would have offered an off-road-capable, mid-size plug-in pickup able to run on electric power in urban use.
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