Electric Jeep? no we aren’t talking about some crazy dance step from the 80’s…we are talking about the real thing, a Jeep powered by nothing but electricity. Is it for real?Would anyone want one? Well, read on and you will see!
Until recently, the concept of an electric jeep existed only on paper. Most people thought that it would be impossible to make a functional electric jeep and that it was ‘folly’ to even imagine one in the head of an automobile engineers. That all changed when Chrysler presented a real prototype model of an electric jeep wrangler in Sept last year that was fully functional and worked properly. It was clear at that point that it was possible to develop a Jeep powered by electricity…it remains to be seen if one can be made COST EFFECTIVELY, but it was proved in concept.
Then, if you stop and think about it, an electric Jeep might not be such a bad idea….sure, it won’t ‘sound’ the same, now will it feel the same, but there is something to be said for electric motors and torque! Imagine crawling over rocks without revving up the rpms and easing the clutch…a big electric engine can give 100% torque power instantly, essentially at 0 rpm. Not bad at all from that perspective!
In today’s world, with oil prices going up and down like a yoyo and the tightening of the oil supply, Chryslers is hard at work on it’s ‘electric’ car strategy and the “Jeep” brand is working to produce an electric hybrid Wrangler, or Jeep EV. According to Chrysler, the Jeep EV Wrangler will be on sale from around mid 2010. The model will be a non gas guzzling and environment friendly version of Jeep.
The ad campaign goes something like this : “Leave nothing behind” just took on a whole new meaning. The Jeep EV development vehicle infuses Wrangler’s go-anywhere capability with eco-friendly emissions.”
The Jeep EV model is bigger and wider in size than the earlier models. It is designed to maximize interior space and provide a high level of creature comforts. The chassis of is also different from other models which makes for a more pleasant ride both on and off road. The Jeep Wrangler EV model will include a 60/40 split folding backseat for the passengers and thus it is able to deliver maximum cargo suppleness.
For promoting the sales of Jeep EV Wrangler, Jeep has decided to provide free car insurance to buyers. As all Jeep owners are either already know or soon will, the environment is changing and not for the better, and an electric Jeep will be one way for Jeep enthusiasts to continue getting outdoors without directly contributing to the environmental crisis that is upon us. Here is a link to the original Press Release Chrysler put out last year announcing the Jeep Wrangler EV.
The Preliminary Specifications of the Jeep Wrangle EV are:
Vehicle Type
Body style: Five-passenger SUV
Drivetrain: Electric propulsion, two-wheel drive
and four-wheel drive
Category: Range-extended Electric Vehicle
Electric-drive System
Power: 200 kW (268 hp)
Torque: 400 N·m (295 lbs.-ft.)
Energy
Recovery: Regenerative braking
Battery System
Type: Lithium-ion
Energy: 27 kWh
Peak power: 200 kW
Voltage: 370 to 410
Charging: Onboard charger – dual voltage
110/120-volt outlet (15A) – standard household power outlet
220/240-volt outlet: (30A) – household appliance power outlet
Performance
0-60 mph: 9.0 seconds
¼-mile
Acceleration: 16.5 seconds
Top speed: More than 90 mph
Range (city): 400 miles, with more than 40 miles all-electric
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I just find it hard to imagine at the moment that these would be powerful enough to use properly…
Hi Wakefield Electrician, electric motors are far more powerful from an immediate on ‘torque’ perspective.
The real factory original 1976 electric jeep can be found at electricjeep.ca. The last known remaining of 355 manufactured .
This looks sweet! This would definitely be cheaper to drive than my current jeep!
Hey guys…I just took a test ride in a 2010 Wrangler…which I was very disappointed…crappy power and tight cramped seating-so we started talking about the electric Jeep…and the salesman told me that all the staff who had been working on the electric jeep…had just been reassigned to other departments…this means the electric Jeep…for the time being is dead…
Just found this…it confirms my previous comment
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-1995-Green-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Slime-green-newes-Fiat-pulls-the-plug-on-Chrysler-electric-car-plans
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