Jeep EV
The Jeep EV is part of a series of Chrysler-developed electric vehicles designed to compete in the fuel efficient vehicle market. The Jeep EV is said to drive 40 miles on a single electric charge and uses a small gasoline engine to power its battery to increase the Jeep EV's driving range to 400 miles. Based on the design of the popular Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, the Jeep EV is expected to appear in dealerships as early as late 2010.1
Fast Facts
- Class: SUV2
- Category: Range-extended electric vehicle2
- Drivetrain: Electric propulsion, two wheel drive and four wheel drive2
- Passengers: 42
- Electric range: 40 miles on a single charge2
- Engine: small electric engine extends range to 400 miles2
- Power: 200 kW (268 hp)2
- Torque: 400 N m (295 lbs.-ft.)2
- Energy recovery: Regenerative braking2
- 0-60: 9 seconds2
- Top speed: More than 90 miles per hour2
- Based on the design of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Produces half the emissions of a comparable gas-powered vehicle
- Expected to appear in dealerships as soon as late 2010
- Release expected to coincide with the release of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Jeep EV Battery System
- Type: Lithium-ion
- Energy: 27 kWh
- Peak power: 200 kW
- Voltage: 370 to 410
- Charging: Onboard charging, dual voltage2
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