The Jeep Wagoneer S: A New Platform for All the Jeep’s EVs and How We’re Putting It Into the Jeep
But now, it’s Jeep’s turn. One of the four platforms for all the company’s EVs will be built on by the five passenger Wagoneers S, which will have a 100.5kWh battery. There are five types of frame: small, medium, large, and very large.
The only trim announced today was the Launch Edition, which goes on sale this fall with a starting price of $71,995. More affordable trims will be announced later.
Jeep is a very popular auto brand in the US. Its hybrid models are very popular. People are going to be curious about the first battery-electric model.
The Wagoneer S will only have a 400-volt architecture which may mean slower DC fast charging. In just 23 minutes, Jeep says it will be charging 20 to 80 percent.
The Jeep Wagoneer S’s 3-in-1 EDMs combine the electric motor, gearing and power electronics into a single, compact unit that is both powerful and efficient. The front EDM is equipped with wheel disconnects to reduce energy draw when cruising and to help optimize range.
The engineers of Jeep reworked the body rigidity of the SUV to make it as smooth and silent as possible. The vehicle’s aerodynamics are also optimized — which is typical of an EV — with a drag coefficient of 0.29. And there is some indication of off-road capabilities, with five distinct drive modes: Auto, Eco, Sport, Snow, and Sand. Jeep recommends that you select Sand, when driving in the deep snow and Snow, to avoid slippage. Makes sense!)
Most notably, Jeep is betting big on interior screen real estate. It is the first Jeep to include a segment for passengers in its dash. The 10.25-inch passenger display also runs on Stellantis’ Uconnect operating system and can “talk” with the main display, so passengers can share driving directions and other information.
Jeep’s approach is interesting, to say the least. Picking a fight with a Tesla Model Y in a drag race, when the Tesla sells for $20,000 less, may strike some as a mismatched fight. More people know about the clear leader in the EV race, whereas Rivian would’ve been better.
The forest green SUV sports several features that distinguish it from the standard Wagoneer S, including an intimidating laser-cut roof rack, 3D-printed tow hooks, lifted suspension, wheel caps, and a host of other goodies for gearheads and boulder lovers alike.
The Trailhawk concept boasts a lot of the same features as the Wagoneer S — while taking them a step further. In addition to those all-terrain 31.5-inch tires, the concept sits on a lifted suspension for better ground clearance. Tow hooks and air skimmers are part of the vehicle and intended for high-pressure environments. The hood decal is anti-glare, the badging is flush with the vehicle, and the panoramic sunroof is dual panel for letting in fresh air — or trail dust, as it were.
Off-roading has been around for a long time. Ford, Chevy,GMC, and Rivian all sell their electric trucks as capable on gravel as they are on pavement. The King of the Hammers is an annual off-roading competition with a segment for battery-powered rock crawlers. Jeep has a reputation for its dirt spouters, so introducing a plug-in version would be an idea that would make sense.
