The latest concept is a much stronger prototype than a previous attempt at a Wrangler in EV form. These are its specs.
Crucially, if Jeep wants to be taken seriously with the launch of an electric off-roader, it would need to make Jeep fanatics believe the EV wasn’t just a replacement for, but an improvement over, the Wranglers they love. It would also need to make EV enthusiasts believe Jeep was the way forward. In order to do that, it would need to take some large steps beyond the original Magneto concept.With its second attempt, the Magneto 2.
Like the original Magneto, the second generation still features a manual transmission, this time a 6-speed unit pulled from Dodge’s Challenger Hellcat to handle the massive power output. The Magneto 2.0 now features 625 horsepower and 825 lb-ft of trail-shredding electric torque. That allows the off-road beast to sprint from 0-60 miles per hour in just two seconds flat, making it as quick as a Tesla Model S Plaid, but in a Jeep.
Most electric vehicles eschew multi-speed transmissions in favor of a single gear because electric motors are capable of spinning to much higher RPM than the average gasoline motor, and delivering power in a more predictable fashion. By sticking with a six-speed manual gearbox, the Jeep concept allows for more options while off-road.
The brand has an ambitious goal to sell “zero-emission” versions of all of its vehicles by 2025, so it stands to reason the electric Wrangler could be coming soon. In fact, Jeep’s first all-electric model is set to launch in early 2023, based on the company’s Compass compact crossover. The transition to electrification is happening, and while Jeep has been a bit late to the party, it seems interested in making up for lost time.
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