Jeep recently revealed its 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Launching initially in the U.S. and Canada, Jeep said its 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S delivers 4xe capability, performance credentials, a sleek aerodynamic design and state-of-the-art technology. It features 600 hp, more than 800 Nm of immediate torque and a range of more than 300 miles (these data refer to U.S. spec and U.S. cycle only). Jeep said the vehicle also features a brand-exclusive Selec-Terrain traction management system with five drive modes: auto, sport, eco, snow and sand. Available in Jeep brand dealerships in the US starting in the second half of 2024, Jeep said the Wagoneer S will later be available in markets around the world.
“The launch of the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S marks a new chapter in the storied history of the Jeep brand,” Antonio Filosa, Jeep brand CEO said. “Building upon nearly a century of innovation and design, this first global EV will introduce a whole new generation of owners to an experience that is distinctly Jeep and 100% electric in every way. With new energy in the Jeep vehicle lineup, ranging from EV to V-8, customers have never had more freedom to choose their own adventure.”
According to the manufacturer, the Jeep Wagoneer S carries a 400-volt, 100-kWh battery pack that allows owners to charge the vehicle from 20% to 80% in 23 minutes (with a DC fast charger).
Every Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition includes a 48-amp Level 2 home charger or public charging credits of equal value through Free2move Charge, Stellantis’ 360-degree charging ecosystem. Wagoneer S customers can access the Free2move Charge app to search for charging stations, activate the charging session and keep track of charging history (US only).
According to Jeep, the foundation for the characteristics of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the highly flexible, BEV-native STLA Large platform. Jeep said its brand designers and engineers flexed the STLA Large platform to adjust the length, width, suspension and powertrain configurations to tailor it specifically for the Jeep Wagoneer S to deliver instant torque and quick acceleration.
The standard, all-electric, four-wheel drive delivers composed driving dynamics both on-road and in a variety of road conditions, Jeep said. Stellantis-designed electric drive modules (EDMs) independently power the front and rear wheels for instant torque response.
The Jeep Wagoneer S’s 3-in-1 EDMs combine the electric motor, gearing and power electronics into a single unit. The front EDM is equipped with wheel disconnects to reduce energy draw when cruising and to help optimize range, Jeep said.
To improve the driving experience and reduce the overall noise and vibration levels to create a quiet interior cabin and a smooth ride, Jeep said its engineering team improved body torsion stiffness by 35% over previous midsize-segment Jeep brand SUVs for superior ride, handling and effective response to driver input.
The Jeep Wagoneer S also includes Jeep Connect services as part of the Jeep app, which Jeep said helps owners understand and access details, such as the vehicle’s available remaining charge. For instance, with the Dynamic Range Mapping feature, once a destination is entered into the navigation, software algorithms calculate and visually display the range that can be traveled based on the vehicle’s state of charge.
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