Episode 1051 – $25,000 Jeep Coming?
Stellantis CEO says $25,000 Jeep EV coming to the U.S. ‘very soon’
Stellantis plans to offer a $25,000 all-electric Jeep vehicle in the U.S. “very soon” to better attract mainstream consumers amid slower-than-expected EV adoption, CEO Carlos Tavares said. Stellantis currently offers an all-electric version of its Avenger SUV in Europe, starting at about 35,000 euros. The importance of an affordable EV has grown more apparent as Chinese automakers such as BYD and Nio grow their sales outside of China.
Stellantis plans to offer a $25,000 all-electric Jeep vehicle in the U.S. “very soon” to better attract mainstream consumers amid slower-than-expected electric vehicle adoption, CEO Carlos Tavares said Wednesday.
Tavares disclosed few details about the upcoming vehicle, saying it will be priced around $25,000 in the U.S. to emulate Stellantis’ pricing of the Citroen e-C3 SUV, a low-cost model starting at 23,300 euros, or about $25,200, in Europe.
“In the same way we brought the 20,000 Euro Citroen e-C3, you will have a $25,000 Jeep very soon,” he said Wednesday during a Bernstein investor conference. “We are using the same expertise because we are a global company and this is totally fluid across the engineering world of Stellantis.”
Stellantis currently offers an all-electric version of its Avenger SUV in Europe, starting at about 35,000 euros, or about $37,800, according to its website. The vehicle is not sold in the U.S., where the automaker has focused on plug-in hybrid electric Jeep vehicles.
Offering a new EV for around $25,000 has long been a target for automakers such as Stellantis, Tesla
, and others. The importance of such a vehicle has grown more apparent as Chinese automakers such as BYD and Nio grow their sales of less-expensive EVs outside of China.
Wagoneer S starts at $71,995
Jeep’s EV only is finally being released. I say finally like I’ve been waiting to buy one, that’s not happening.
I love my Jeep Gladiator, and this is about $30k more than the Glad. I want off-road and highly modifiable, so I’m probably not in the target market. Also, I can’t afford a $72k vehicle!
Estimated 300 miles on a charge. There is even mention of a “special” rear wing that helps make the Wagoneer S “slippery” in the airflow.
This looks like a cross between a Grand Cherokee and a Wagoneer. And when I say cross, I mean like what happens when the bar is closing and your choices (both sides) are very limited.
I’ve been wrong before, as I remember how much we dogged the new Cherokee yet, consumers liked it.
My test of an acceptable EV-only vehicle is the road trip! Can I just go jump in my EV without a specific destination (other than fun) in mind and not have to worry about charging the batteries?
I don’t think we’ve arrived at that destination yet.
I am very proud, as a Jeep owner and enthusiast, at how well Jeep is entering the EV market. An estimated 300 miles for a brick is impressive!
Newbie Nuggets with Wendy
Talking Trash –Actually talking about trash on the trail
Trash left behind is one of the main reasons a trial gets shut down. Especially if it’s large pieces of junk etc. So what and how you pack it in/pack it out is the question?
Three Things
1) Pack it in pack it out: Is this your motto? Tread Lightly talks about leaving trails better than you found them. Here at JTS we always promote Pack it in and Pack it out. That means whatever you bring to the trail, you leave with it.
- a) What are you using to put all your trash in? Are you using a plastic bag, a large trash bag, or something you can hang on the outside of the vehicle? That’s generally the best option – hang it off the tire carrier on the back.
- b) Need to pre-plan for the trash you will have. We usually put the lunch stuff back in the cooler. But we do have a bag that hangs off the back of the spare tire for any other trash we may have.
2) How about other trash you see on the trail? Do you pick it up or not? We always try to pick up trash when we see it. Some days we are on a “trail clean up” day as a club and then we really scour to pick up lots of trash. But generally, when wheeling, we just pick up what we see on the trail.
- a) You have to have something to put it in – set yourself up for success, It is Easy to jump out, pick up the bottle or can, and then toss it in your bag/etc. and continue on your way.
3) Lunch: don’t leave any food behind. Plan on picking up anything dropped on the ground during lunch. Yes, I know its a piece of food, what can it harm – well.. it attracts critters who then start to “learn” that people come around, and that’s a disaster for them getting run over and killed. Just don’t leave anything out there.
4) Bathroom trash: make-up baggies for the ladies to put all their “personal” hygiene in a zippered baggie and then they can discard in the trash bag…Please do not leave it out there. If you must go #2 – dig a deep hole and bury it. Don’t leave diapers or your dogs doo doo. Yep, I said it, pick your dog’s poop. Those outside trash bags really come in handy when there is dog poo and baby diapers – You will thank me for that suggestion.
Tread Lightly: Josh was a tread lightly trainer and a huge advocate of this program, A great organization you can get involved with and learn. Check out their website for more details about being a steward of the lands.
Let’s leave the trails better than you found it!
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Fabrication Freezy, with Larry – JeepingMo
FLUX 135 PRO WELDER
I just did a review on the Yes welder 135pro, I did a review and a giveaway on the old flux135.
It is a multi-process welder, that will Mig, Tig and stick weld.
The new machine has an improved display that makes
it easier to set up and use.
I based my review on the welding exhaust pipe. This was the first time i used the tig function.
It TIG welded just fine.
With the new settings, it was easier to get the stick welding to work, I was welding with 1/16 & 3/32 7018 electrodes.
The flux core ran the .030 were great. It was easy to set the wire feed and voltage with the new system.
And the tig worked well without a foot pedal. It’s scratch start.
Over all the machine worked great for $129.
If you’re looking for a machine that you can take anywhere to fixes in your backyard, or some automotive work.
That Yes welder Flux135pro would be a great welder for most things you want to do.
Must-Have for Your Jeep!
Rough Country 1.25″ Front Seat Riser Kit for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ – 1158, Black $29.95
A lift kit for your ASS!
Got a saggy ass, well this won’t help with that, or swamp ass, it will, however, get your ass higher!
Are you short but love your TJ? Well, this will help you see over the dash!