Not only is Jeep creating plug-in electric vehicles, they’re working to create a branded network of charging stations at the places where Jeep enthusiasts push their PEHVS to the limits. Created in partnership with Electrify America, the Level 2 charging stations will be at installed Jeep Badge of Honor off-road trailheads around the United States over the next 12 months.
The first Jeep 4xe charging stations are scheduled to open this spring in Moab, Utah; the Rubicon Trail in Pollock Pines, California; and Big Bear, California. Each charging station will be either directly connected to the power grid or use solar power to generate electricity.
The charging stations will either run on solar power or be connected to the grid.Photo courtesy of Stellantis
“Electrification opens a new chapter in the Jeep brand story, and it brings an entirely new level of excitement and enjoyment to our enthusiastic owners,” said Christian Meunier, Jeep brand CEO — Stellantis. “Key to making Jeep brand the greenest SUV brand is assuring our owners can enjoy the benefits of electric propulsion wherever they go, including the most iconic off-road trails in the country.”
These aren’t the first solar-powered charging stations that Electrify America has installed. Earlier this year, the company, which is a division of the Volkswagen Group, installed similar stations in low income areas of Southern California previously unserviced by the technology.
Jeep drivers will be able to utilize the Electrify America app to initiate and pay for charging at stations that are part of the Jeep 4xe Charging Network.
With Level 2 charging, the 17 kilowatt-hour battery pack in the Jeep Wrangler 4xe can be fully recharged in about two hours, delivering 49 MPGe and 21 miles of electric range.
The chargers will provide Level 2 (240-volt) charging.Photo courtesy of Stellantis
“It is our goal to provide electric vehicle drivers with the freedom to get to where they want to go — whether it be on a highway or off-road — and we look forward to bringing Jeep enthusiasts along on the journey,” said Giovanni Palazzo, president and chief executive officer of Electrify America. “Through the customizable electric vehicle charging offerings of our Electrify Commercial B2B brand, we were able to work with Jeep to identify where their drivers will need charging access most, and make it a reality.”
