- Design
- Specifications
- Price
- TopElectricSUV says
- Jeep Cherokee EV FAQs
- What is the Jeep Cherokee Electric release date?
- What will be the Jeep Cherokee Electric price?
- Which models will be Jeep Cherokee Electric rivals?
On February 28, 2023, the Jeep Cherokee, introduced in 1974, saw the end of production after five generations. New reports suggest a sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee will arrive in the U.S. in late 2024, and that it will come with an electric variant. The Jeep Cherokee Electric would be a great alternative to the Jeep Recon for customers who want more of an urban commuter.
Design
During his presentation at Stellantis’ EV Day 2021 event on July 8, 2021, Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles teased a boxy electric SUV that could be a Jeep Cherokee Electric. Talking about the modularity of the STLA Large platform, Gilles showed the silhouette of “a heart-of-market SUV” that looked similar to the fifth-gen Cherokee, only more mature, inspired by the fifth-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Jeep Cherokee Electric looks boxier and somewhat inspired by the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee, too. Image Source: YouTube/Stellantis
Specifications
As for the STLA Large platform itself, Gilles said it “has outstanding fundamentals with the batteries nice and low, the EDM motors at the edges, allowing for a variety of wheel sizes, suspension heights, and width.” “All these components are out of the way allowing us to do just about whatever we want on the top surface,” the group-level design boss added.
The STLA Large platform will be suitable for vehicles in the mid-size to full-size segments with a length of 4.70-5.40 m (185.0-212.6 in.) and a width of 1.90-2.03 m (74.8-79.9 in.), Patrice Lucas the-then Cross Car Line & Project Engineering, Stellantis, said.
In announcements as recent as March 9, 2023, Stellantis describes STLA Large as a “BEV-centric” platform. According to a report MoparInsiders.com published on March 26, 2023, the next-gen Jeep Cherokee (codename: Jeep KM) will be available with a hybrid powertrain and a pure-electric powertrain.
The STLA Large platform will likely underpin the Jeep Cherokee Electric. Image Source: YouTube/Stellantis
Even though Stellantis does not explicitly state so, it appears that STLA Large is not a dedicated EV platform like Volkswagen Group’s MEB. Instead, it appears to be an EV-first platform. EV-first platforms should be superior to conversion type models, but they cannot match the space efficiency among other advantages of bespoke platforms.
Dual motors enabling an all-wheel drive drivetrain layout will likely be standard in the Jeep Cherokee Electric. Customers may get to choose from multiple power levels of up to around 350-400 hp. The battery pack powering the motors of the Cherokee EV will likely have a gross energy storage capacity of 101-118 kWh, though the usable storage capacity will likely be slightly lower. With an operating voltage of 800 volts, the battery pack may take just around 20 minutes for a 10-80% DC fast-charging session.
The Jeep Cherokee EV should benefit from Stellantis’ AI-powered technological modules: STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, and STLA Autodrive. Image Source: Stellantis
Stellantis is targeting a WLTP range of 500 miles for the EVs based on the STLA Large platform. Being a large, boxy SUV, the Jeep Cherokee Electric might settle for a much lower figure of 350-400 miles. The EPA-est. range could be just over 300 miles, which would still be decent.
Price
Expected to be priced from around USD 45,000, the all-electric Jeep Cherokee will likely be eligible for the maximum tax credit of USD 7,500 under the Clean Vehicle Credit program.
TopElectricSUV says
The Cherokee Electric will likely be an ideal choice for customers who want an electric mid-size SUV that’s tougher and more spacious than say the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y but not necessarily as off-road-focused as the Jeep Recon.
Jeep Cherokee EV FAQs
What is the Jeep Cherokee Electric release date?
The Jeep Cherokee Electric will reportedly be introduced in late 2024 in the U.S. as an MY2025 model.
What will be the Jeep Cherokee Electric price?
The base price of the Cherokee Electric could be around USD 45,000.
Which models will be Jeep Cherokee Electric rivals?
The all-electric Cherokee SUV will likely compete with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y.
Featured Image Source: YouTube/Stellantis
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