Jeep News
By: Mark Kane
Stellantis reports 405,221 vehicle sales in the US during the first quarter of 2022, which is 14% less than a year ago.
On the positive side, the company highlights some noticeable sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles – north of 12,000 units.
According to Stellantis, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe was the best-selling plug-in hybrid model with 8,346 delivered in Q1, which is 18% of the total Jeep Wrangler volume (45,551). For reference, Toyota RAV4 Prime sales amounted to 5,233.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the best-selling plug-in vehicle in the U.S, accounted for 8,346 (18%) of total Jeep Wrangler sales. Pacifica Hybrid accounted for 4,164 (16%) of total Chrysler Pacifica sales.
Also, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is selling relatively well, with 4,164 units sold in Q1, which is 16% of the total Chrysler Pacifica volume (26,366).
Stellantis’ plug-in vehicle sales in Q1 2022:
- Jeep Wrangler 4xe – 8,346
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – 4,164
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe – N/A
- Total: 12,510+ (over 3% of the total Stellantis volume)
The electrification of the Jeep brand, through the introduction of plug-in hybrid versions, allows the vehicles to take advantage of the electric drive in off-roading as well as improved fuel economy in EV mode while commuting.
It appears to be the main direction for now, but in a few years, the lineup of PHEVs is expected to be reinforced by battery-electric models (BEV) as well, including a pickup truck.
A clear sign of preparation for volume BEV production is investments in the battery gigafactories – with LG Chem’s LG Energy Solution and with Samsung SDI.
