OFFICIAL: Jeep® Gladiator 4xe Coming In 2025

Jeep CEO Announces PHEV Pickup Truck Will Be Here, Next Year...

Robert S. Miller May 7, 2024

In a recent LinkedIn post, Jeep® CEO Antonio Filosa unveiled an electrifying update for Jeep enthusiasts: the introduction of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Gladiator 4xe in 2025. Filosa’s announcement not only solidifies Jeep’s commitment to expanding its electrified vehicle lineup but also reflects the brand’s dedication to offering customers more choices.

“Next year, we’ll extend that freedom of choice even further with a Gladiator 4xe option (colors to be announced) that will join the No. 1 and No. 2 best-selling plug-in hybrids in the U.S, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe,” Filosa shared in his LinkedIn post.

This revelation comes in the wake of last year’s United Auto Workers (UAW) contract agreement, which hinted at the arrival of the Gladiator 4xe in 2025. With this official announcement, Jeep enthusiasts can now eagerly anticipate the electrified version of the iconic pickup truck.

While specific details about the Gladiator 4xe are yet to be revealed, it’s expected to feature a powertrain upgrade compared to its gasoline-powered counterpart. Drawing inspiration from the Wrangler Unlimited 4xe, which boasts a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine integrated with two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack, the Gladiator 4xe promises to deliver both efficiency and performance.

2024 Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon in Tuscadero. (Jeep).

Jeep’s electrified offerings have already garnered praise for their impressive performance and eco-friendly credentials. With the Wrangler 4xe serving as a testament to the brand’s commitment to innovation, the Gladiator 4xe is poised to continue this legacy, offering customers a compelling blend of capability and sustainability.

Production of the Gladiator 4xe will more than likely commence in the third quarter of 2025, ushering in a new era of electrified adventure for Jeep enthusiasts. As the brand continues to push the boundaries of off-road performance and sustainability, the Gladiator 4xe represents a bold step forward, promising an exhilarating driving experience both on and off the road.

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H Hemi_Dart May 07, 2024 #1

This is CDJR's M.O.: Release a decent new technology on the GC & Wrangler, then over the next 5-8 years, release the same tech onto sister vehicles.

How about a real Reveal like a MAX Wedge V8 with a much more efficient chamber than the Hemi, add direct injection with 12:1 compression, an aluminum engine block so it's 110 lbs lighter than the 5.7 and much more fuel efficient.

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patfromigh May 08, 2024 #2

This is CDJR's M.O.: Release a decent new technology on the GC & Wrangler, then over the next 5-8 years, release the same tech onto sister vehicles.

How about a real Reveal like a MAX Wedge V8 with a much more efficient chamber than the Hemi, add direct injection with 12:1 compression, an aluminum engine block so it's 110 lbs lighter than the 5.7 and much more fuel efficient.

Why would you run a compression ratio that low? Toyota has 14:1 CR and a dual injector setup (DI and port) on their latest engines. BTW, the Gladiator is built on a separate line than the Wrangler.which means it couldn't be electrified at the same time as the Wrangler.The line has to be retooled for battery installation.

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TripleT May 08, 2024 #3

Aluminum block DI engine making 183 hp per liter and 265 hp per liter version rumored on the way.... AND STILL we get we need to go backwards to the less durable and complex setup with more cylinders and two heads to keep attached with less room to do it.....

ON A THREAD about the 4xE powertrain ramping up to more models. I really hope we get that in new Charger.

W WXman May 08, 2024 #4

I hope they've taken so long to bring the JT 4xe to market because they've been working on extending the electric-only range of the battery pack. Give me 50 miles of electric only with a solid ICE for backup and that would be the perfect midsize pickup truck.

TripleT May 08, 2024 #5

You will spend your life in FORM with 50 miles. :) you have to let that Oil heat and GAS be consumed some ..... that ICE powertrain needs to be maintained.

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