Hardware
The Jeep EV will have a 200-kW (268 hp) electric motor that will generate 295 lb.-ft. of torque. An advanced 27-kWh lithium-ion battery will provide the power to the motor and an integrated power controller will manage energy flow. The EV will be able to run 40 miles on a charge, which according to Chrysler is longer than the commutes of 80 percent of Americans. After the initial 40 miles, the EV will use a 1.0-liter 3- or 4-cylinder engine with an integrated electric generator and an 8-gallon gas tank to charge the battery and extend the range to 400 miles. Power to the wheels will never come from the gasoline engine. Jeep says the EV will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 9.0 seconds and run the quarter-mile in 16.2 seconds. It will also be capable of a top speed of more than 90 mph. According to Jeep, the EV will produce no emissions in the first 40 miles and only half the emissions of a comparable vehicle thereafter.
Safety
The Jeep EV will most likely come with the same safety equipment as the Wrangler Unlimited. Standard features should include 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes; traction control; and electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. Torso-protecting front side air bags will probably be offered as well, and Jeep may also offer a rearview camera.
Technology
Regenerative braking will help recharge the Jeep EV’s battery while it’s being driven. Owners will be able to fully recharge the battery in eight hours by plugging into a standard 110-volt power outlet or in four hours using a 220-volt household appliance power outlet. Jeep says the current average cost of electricity is the equivalent of about 75 cents per gallon.
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