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Overview

The Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid takes the inherent goodness of the Wrangler’s proven chassis and adds hybrid powertrain with an EPA-estimated 21 miles of electric range. While its fuel-saving aptitude is largely dependent on your personal use scenario, it doesn’t give up any off-road capability for the sake of efficiency or eco-posturing. In other words, if you have a short commute and charge it frequently, it might pay off with savings at the pump. As a side benefit, the Wrangler 4xe hybrid’s 470 pound-feet of torque pays dividends in low-speed on- and off-road situations; for those counting, the 4xe’s torque number matches that of the mighty Hemi V-8-powered Rubicon 392. Otherwise, the 4xe hybrid is all Wrangler—you can spec a hard or soft top, choose from oodles of options and add-ons, and find numerous aftermarket suppliers ready to help you customize your rig. While the Ford Bronco is a worthy competitor, if being able to plug in your hybrid off-road rig is a priority, the Wrangler 4xe remains the only game in town.

What’s New for 2025?

Convenience gets an upgrade with power locks and power windows now standard on all Wrangler models, while cosmetics get a boost with the arrival of a new olive-drab-influenced exterior color named ‘41. Active cabin ventilation, which allows owners to pre-ventilate the cabin via mobile app before entering, joins the options list. A limited-edition Backcountry model has also joined the lineup, but only 5800 will be produced. Jeep will discontinue the Wrangler 4xe after the 2025 model year, so if you want a plug-in off-roader, you will need to act quickly.

C/D Expert Tip:

If this year’s model is largely unchanged and you’re comfortable with a lightly used car, you may want to consider shopping previous model years. A one-to-three-year-old model will likely have a warranty and it’ll cost less than buying new.

C/D RATING:7.5/10

2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

C/D RATING:7.5/10

2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

C/D RATING:7.5/10

2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Wrangler 4xe’s hybrid powertrain is similar to the one used in the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated for 270 horsepower and 279 pound-feet of torque handles the internal combustion part of the equation. A motor/generator that replaces the alternator is good for 44 horsepower and 39 pound-feet, and a second, larger motor mounted to the transmission produces 134 horsepower and 195 pound-feet. A 14.0-kWh battery supplies them with electrons. With a total combined output of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, the 4xe has a significant edge over the 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of the 3.6-liter V-6 in the standard Wrangler. It also matches the Rubicon 392’s 470 pound-feet of torque but falls short of that model’s 470 ponies. Although the handling and on-road comfort of the current JL Wrangler is much improved over previous generations, it’s still trucklike in comparison with today’s refined SUVs and pickups. The ride in the four-door is acceptably smooth over rough surfaces, but braking is inconsistent, and the steering requires constant correction at speeds about 25 mph—two observations that will come as little surprise to current and former Wrangler owners. Also, previous testing has revealed the hand-off between the gas and electric powertrains to be occasionally ham-fisted.

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0–60-MPH Times

In our testing, the Rubicon 4xe hybrid dashed to 60 mph in remarkable-for-a-Wrangler 5.2 seconds, nearly an entire second quicker than the 6.1-second time posted by a base two-door Wrangler Sport with the V-6 and the six-speed manual transmission and nearly two seconds quicker than a well-equipped four-door Sahara model with the automatic transmission. Only the muscle-bound Wrangler Rubicon 392 could do better, returning a 4.0-second 60 mph time in C/D testing.

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Towing and Payload Capacity

The plug-in-hybrid Wrangler 4xe is rated to tow up to 3500 pounds, the same rating that applies to most gas-engine Wranglers, the lone exception being the turbo-four and automatic combo that is rated for 5000 pounds. A trailer tow package is optional and includes a Class II hitch receiver, a heavy-duty 240-amp alternator, four-pin and seven-pin adapters, and four auxiliary switches.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

The Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has an EPA-estimated electric-only range of 21 miles. Power is stored in a 14.0-kWh lithium-ion battery. With a full tank of fuel and a fully charged battery, max electric-plus-gas driving range is 370 miles. Charging is limited to Level 1 (120v) and Level 2 (240v) chargers—DC fast charging is not possible—and the EPA estimates a full recharge of depleted battery can take up to 2.4 hours on Level 2 charger via the onboard 7.2 kW charger, and less time to the recommended 80% mark. The Wrangler 4xe also provides three modes of operation: The default Hybrid mode mixes gas and electric power, prioritizing gas as the battery charge depletes; Electric mode prioritizes EV operation except for short periods when maximum acceleration is required; eSave mode uses the gasoline engine alone to save the battery charge for later use.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

According to the EPA, the 2025 Wrangler 4xe hybrid should deliver a combined 49 MPGe and 20 mpg on the gasoline engine alone. When we tested a Wrangler 4xe back in 2021, the best we could do was a real-world 16 MPGe over the course of about 200 miles of driving. But more than 150 of those miles were put on during a single trip; drivers who take more short trips and have the opportunity and discipline to plug in frequently should do much better. For more information about the Wrangler’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

As with its standard sibling, the Wrangler 4xe is not the most spacious or accommodating SUV on the market. But that comes part and parcel with its true-to-its heritage Jeep styling. Thankfully, the added hybrid powertrain takes only a tiny toll in interior volume, the 4xe giving up four-tenths of an inch front legroom and five cubic feet of cargo room in the cargo area with the rear seat folded out of the way (72 cubes vs. 67 for the 4xe). Otherwise, the interior utility is similar—just be aware that its rear seats don’t fold flush with the floor. A commanding view of the road—or trail—makes for easy maneuverability, but the view rearward is obscured by thick roof pillars, roll bars, and various grab handles. Need a better view? Just pop the top and remove the doors. Seated close to the upright windshield, the driver and front-seat passenger face a narrow, squared-off dashboard punctuated by round air vents and chunky switchgear for the climate-control system, power windows, and infotainment. As an errand runner, the Wrangler offers enough room for groceries and gear.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

All Wrangler 4xes include air conditioning and a comprehensive infotainment package running the intuitive, quick-responding Uconnect 5 interface on a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard and work wirelessly. Onboard navigation is standard on the High Altitude and is available as part of an option package on the other trims, as is the Trails Offroad software with over 2000 mapped trails.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Jeep offers only a handful of optional driver-assistance features but none of the high-tech equipment that we expect to see on vehicles with price tags stretching into the $80,000-plus range. For more information about the Wrangler’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Available blind-spot monitoring
• Available rear cross-traffic alert
• Available rear parking sensors

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Jeep doesn’t give Wrangler buyers much to get excited about in terms of warranty, with a standard package that includes limited warranty and powertrain policies that toe the same line as its rivals. However, all models do come with three years of free maintenance, and the hybrid powertrain battery carries a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.

• Limited warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
• Three years of complimentary scheduled maintenance is included

Specifications

Specifications

2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe

Vehicle Type: front-engine, mid-motor, rear-/4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE

Base/As Tested: $63,290/$79,345 
Options: Rubicon X package (steel bumper, safety group, technology group, convenience group, power-adjustable leather seats, body-color fender flares), $9000; Sky One-Touch Power-Top (removable rear-quarter windows, power-top quarter-window storage bag), $3995; Warn winch, $1995; Bikini Pearl paint, $895; Preferred Mopar all-weather floor mats, $170

ENGINE

turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 270 hp, 295 lb-ft + AC motor, 134 hp, 181 lb-ft (combined output: 375 hp, 470 lb-ft; 14.0-kWh lithium-ion battery pack (C/D est); 7.2-kW onboard charger)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic

CHASSIS

Suspension, F/R: live axle/live axle
Brakes, F/R: 13.0-in vented disc/13.8-in vented disc
Tires: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

LT285/70R-17 116/113Q M+S 3PMSF

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 118.4 in
Length: 188.4 in
Width: 73.9 in
Height: 73.5 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 56/51 ft³

Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 67/28 ft³
Curb Weight: 5568 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS

60 mph: 5.2 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.1 sec @ 96 mph
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.0 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.2 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.1 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 99 mph

Braking, 70–0 mph: 202 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.72 g

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

Combined/City/Highway: 20/20/20 mpg
Combined Gasoline + Electricity: 49 MPGe
EV Range: 21 mi

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

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