Charging the Best-Selling Plug-in Hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe

With its timeless design and iconic off-road prowess, the Jeep Wrangler continues to be a top seller, but when Jeep engineers designed the Wrangler 4xe, little did they know how popular the plug-in hybrid EV would become. It quietly arrived in 2021 and became the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in the United States. The 2024 Wrangler lineup received a styling upgrade with new tech features and more trim levels.

What hasn’t changed is the charging experience and the extra power it delivers. You can learn more about the charging system and innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain at Gilroy CDJR in Gilroy, CA.

What Powers the Peppy Off-Road King

All Wrangler 4xe trims have a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine, an electric motor, 375 horsepower, and a 17.3-kWh battery pack. On its own, the electric motor offers 21 miles of range, and it continues to assist the internal combustion engine long after the battery reaches less than one percent.

Jeep engineers outfitted the Wrangler 4xe with a handful of driving modes for a customizable electric, gas, or hybrid experience. The vehicle defaults to hybrid mode, where it uses the combustion engine and electric motor together to get the best fuel economy rating.

The other modes include E-Save and Electric. When in E-Save, the Wrangler 4xe only uses the gas engine to save battery power for later, while the Electric mode gives the gas engine a rest. Drivers can also use the Max Regen system that uses the brakes to add a little extra charge to the battery pack.

Get the Most Out of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Range

Charging the Wrangler 4xe is slightly different from a fully electric vehicle. The standard Jeep Wrangler 4xe charger is meant for a typical household 110-volt outlet, also known as a Level 1 charging system. Using this method, you’ll need about 12 hours to fill the 17.3-kWh battery.

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe charging time is faster with a Level 2 charger. This type of charger uses a 220-240-volt outlet and a 40-amp charging station. This is the same type of outlet that a washing machine, clothes dryer, and oven use. Many public EV charging stations have Level 2 chargers, and electricians can install them in residential homes. With a Level 2 charger, your Jeep Wrangler 4xe reaches a full charge in a little over two hours.

Unfortunately, the Wrangler 4xe is not equipped to use a DC Fast Charger or a Tesla Supercharger. Fortunately, the Wrangler 4xe has an internal combustion engine that steps in when the battery is exhausted. This convenience takes away the range anxiety EV drivers experience.

Explore the Wrangler 4xe Inventory at Gilroy CDJR near San Martin, CA

Gilroy CDJR near Hollister, CA carries the newest plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe models like the entry-level Sport 4xe, the luxuriously equipped Sahara 4xe, and the newest Rubicon X 4xe. Our sales team can show you how easy it is to charge the PHEV, and our finance team can help you understand the latest specials from Jeep, the incentives for installing a charging station, and money-saving EV tax credits.