TWO iconic motors are going all-electric – with their roll out expected to come in the next few years.
Much-loved SUV maker Jeep are gearing up for the future with a range of EVs on the horizon – including electric versions of the legendary Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee.
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GettyEVs will be coming to their entire range of cars – including the Wrangler[/caption]
With the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike over, details have emerged of a new deal that includes some interesting moves from Jeep.
In a bold outline for the future, Stellantis – the parent company of a number of car brands, notably Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Fiat, Peugeot and Maserati, as well as Jeep – have said they will invest $19 billion on battery plants, facility upgrades, EV training, and new electric vehicles by April 2028.
Stellantis is already due to build three new EV battery plants, with two in Indiana and another in Illinois – creating 3,900 jobs between the three EV plants.
This comes after the motoring giants already revealed several new Jeep models due for production, with the brand to launch its first EVs in the US next year – including the Jeep Recon and Wagoneer S.
And part of these plans includes an all new electric Jeep Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee, reportedly due to be released in 2028 and 2027 respectively.
The Wrangler will reportedly also come in a hybrid model, while the Grand Cherokee, across all of its various lines, will continue in the current generation with a refresh planned for 2024, before the next-gen model launches in 2027.
Reports indicate that both combustion-engined and EV models are on the way.
This news comes after Ferrari revealed their plans to launch their first ever EV, as well as plans to build an e-factory ready at their home in Maranello in northern Italy.
The plant will produce electric motors, inverters and batteries for EV and hybrid models and is expected to be up and running in June.
Staying with Ferrari, an F50 worth £1.5million that was stolen 20 years ago is now at the centre of a legal row as two men claim they own it.
Getty3,900 jobs between the three EV plants will be created[/caption]
GettyStellantis will invest billions into their battery plants[/caption]