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Jeep has released the first pictures of the all-electric SUV it will launch in Europe in the first half of 2023.
Revealing the brand’s first-ever zero-emission model during Stellantis’ 2021 financial results presentation, the car-maker’s group CEO Carlos Tavares said that “electrification will amplify Jeep’s core attributes”.
No further information was released, but as part of his speech the Stellantis boss confirmed that 100 per cent of all its sales in Europe will be fully electric by 2026.
Thought to be positioned below the current Jeep Renegade in terms of size, the pure-electric SUV shown looks like it will borrow much in the style department from the recently introduced Grand Cherokee.
Differences include a less steeply raked windscreen, a blanked-out grille and a lack of rear door handles that will all contribute more slippery aerodynamics.
At the rear of the car, the new Jeep EV gets a pair of tail lamps inspired by the Renegades, a small tail gate spoiler and a black bumper, that matches the plastic cladding for the wheel arches, sills and front bumper.
Decorative front and rear bash-plates are also present.
Beneath the skin, the safe money is on the all-electric Jeep will be based on the same Stellantis e-CMP platform that’s currently underpins the battery-powered Peugeot e-208 hatch, e-2008 SUV and Opel Corsa.
It’s not been confirmed, but expect both a front-wheel single-motor and dual-motor all-wheel drive versions to be offered.
Set to be built at a factory in Poland from November 2022, the new Jeep’s development is being twinned with both a small Fiat SUV and, possibly, an all-electric baby Alfa crossover.
Later on in 2024, a mild-hybrid combustion powered version is set to be introduced that is likely to help replace the aging eight-year-old Renegade.
Once the new all-electric SUV has made its debut, Jeep will switch its focus to delivering an all-electric version of every model is makes by 2025.
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