2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

How Far Can The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Go On EV Power Alone

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is a vehicle that can do it all. As a plug-in hybrid, it has the ability to drive on electric power or it can use the gas engine to move along. But how far can it drive on just the electric motor alone? This was a question asked by Cars.com in a recent test they conducted with the plug-in Grand Cherokee. 

What’s Under The Hood?

The Grand Cherokee 4xe starts out with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4, producing 270 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque, and then adds two electric motors. The first electric motor also doubles as a generator. It adds 44 horsepower and 39 lb-ft of torque, while the second motor, mounted to the transmission, brings 134 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. When you combine all those numbers, the Grand Cherokee 4xe puts out a total of 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. 

Cars.com’s Testing Route

Cars.com’s vehicle is a 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk in their long-term test fleet. While the EPA estimates that owners can get 25 miles of pure electric driving from their 4xe, the website wanted to determine how that would hold up in the hot summer months. However, on this day, the temperatures were a little milder, reaching the lower 70s with some rain: “My driving procedures for this test were similar to the ones we use for our real-world fuel-economy testing: I drove normally with the windows up, the climate system in its Auto setting, the powertrain in a regular setting (in this case, Auto) and cruise control off. The Grand Cherokee 4xe’s Max Regen feature, which significantly slows the SUV as you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal, was active during the drive. I’ve grown accustomed to using Max Regen during our time with the Grand Cherokee, and I prefer the experience of near-one-pedal driving that it offers.”

What Was The Electric Range

The Grand Cherokee is obviously a great vehicle with its size and comfort on a wet and humid day. So, how well did it do? “It wasn’t the most ideal conditions, but the Jeep still traveled 25.6 miles on electric power alone — spot on with its EPA estimate — before switching to its gas-electric Hybrid mode. The smooth and quiet driving experience the Jeep offers when it’s operating as an electric vehicle has been one of the highlights of our ownership, and more EV range would make the experience even better.”

The Grand Cherokee 4xe May Be The Perfect Daily SUV

According to Kelley Blue Book, Americans have an average daily commute of 39.7 miles. For many, the Grand Cherokee 4xe will be able to cover their morning drive to work, where they can plug in and charge the vehicle to full via a Level 2 charger in just 2 hours, and then drive home using pure electricity in the afternoon. Not once will they have to stop for gas. And if owners find themselves having to use the gas motor, the 4xe acts as a hybrid vehicle, getting 56 mpg.

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