America’s best-selling plug-in hybrid is officially on the chopping block. Yep, Jeep is pulling the plug on the Wrangler 4xe and every other PHEV in the lineup by the end of the 2025 model year.
According to reporting from The Drive’s Byron Hurd, LINK Stellantis has confirmed that production for Jeep and Chrysler plug-in hybrid models is winding down. Once the calendar flips past 2025, the plug-in train stops.
Why This Matters
For the last few years, the Wrangler 4xe has been the golden child in Jeep showrooms. It delivered instant torque, electric-only crawl capability on the trail, and enough tax credits to fill a glove box. It was also the #1-selling plug-in hybrid in America not just for off-roaders, but across the entire market.
But Here’s the Truth
While the tech was cool, customers never fully embraced the halfway house of electrification.
The 4xe felt like a trial balloon testing the waters to see whether Jeep could balance lithium batteries, gas engines, and that go-anywhere Wrangler magic.
Turns out, the answer was: maybe not.
What’s Next for Jeep
Stellantis isn’t abandoning electrification they’re moving to one of two extremes:
- Full battery-electric, like the Jeep Recon and Wagoneer S
- Good old combustion, most likely turbocharged
The middle ground that hybrids occupied seems to be dissolving across their brands. And if history is any indication, Jeep customers might be happier with a clear choice—gas or electric, not something in-between.
The Bottom Line
2025 is the last model year for the Wrangler 4xe, and once it rolls into the sunset, the PHEV era for Jeep is over.
And honestly?
We’re excited to see what comes next—because when Jeep stops hedging its bets, things tend to get a lot more interesting.
About The Author
