The plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe is getting axed as Stellantis kills off all of its PHEVs in North America. Meanwhile, one of its all-electric vehicles may face the same fate.
Stellantis kills off Jeep Wrangler 4xe, all PHEVs in the US
Although the Jeep Wrangler 4xe was the best-selling plug-in hybrid for three years straight in the US after launching in 2021, Stellantis has decided to cancel it, along with its entire PHEV lineup.
After Jeep removed the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids from its website this week, rumors were spreading that they had been cancelled.
Stellantis confirmed it is, in fact, killing off the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and every other PHEV in North America. A company spokesperson told CarBuzz that “With customer demand shifting, Stellantis will phase out plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year.”
Instead, Stellantis will “focus on more competitive electrified solutions, including hybrid and range-extended vehicles,” the company spokesperson explained.
This means the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV are also on their way out as Stellantis sheds its US lineup.
Jeep has already pulled the Wrangler and Cherokee 4xe from its website, while the Pacifica is still on Chrysler’s website, for now.
What about all-electric vehicles? The Wagoneer S is still listed on Jeep’s website, but only as a 2025 model year. When asked about it, the company spokesperson said that the 2026 Wagoneer S can be ordered through dealerships, adding, “Beyond this, we do not speculate on future product plans.”
That doesn’t sound too promising, especially given Stellantis sold just 10,864 Wagoneer S models in the US last year.
Jeep’s first off-road electric SUV, the 2026 Recon EV, is still listed with a starting MSRP of $65,000. The trail-rated electric off-roader delivers 650 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque with 9.1″ of ground clearance. Inspired by the Wrangler, it offers features like removable doors and windows for that open-air feel.
Stellantis announced in September that it had discontinued the development of Ram’s all-electric pickup, the Ram 1500 REV.
Like Ford, Stellantis will focus on extended-range electric vehicles EREV) and hybrids in the US. Ford ended production of the current F-150 Lightning and will introduce an EREV version for the 2027 model year.
The sudden changes follow recent policy changes in the US, including the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which expired at the end of September.
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