Charging Toward an Electric Future with the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
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Jeep’s 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe hybrid vehicle brings electric energy to its line of SUVs, but the pivotal question is whether its 25 miles of all-electric range is enough to satisfy those drivers searching for gasoline alternatives. Indeed, Jeep’s Grand Cherokee 4xe advertises its hybrid electric capability prominently from the “4xe” branding instead of 4×4, as well as bright blue accents around the vehicle. The automaker wants customers to know something is different about these electrified vehicles. This robust and resilient SUV provides an unparalleled driving experience courtesy of innovative hybrid technology that delivers notable fuel economy and power.
Splendid Fuel Economy
A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is paired with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery to generate exceptional acceleration. The automobile features improved fuel efficiency and an electric-only driving range. The Grand Cherokee 4xe has drastically enhanced its fuel efficiency, permitting it to travel up to 25 miles solely on electricity. With its 17-kilowatt-hour battery pack, local errands and short trips can be completed without relying on gas.
When examining its EPA rating, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is rated at 56 miles per gallon equivalent, much higher than the V-6-powered Grand Cherokee vehicle’s 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway. The battery can be charged using a standard 120-volt outlet with the provided portable charging cord, but this takes roughly 12 hours to fully charge. On the other hand, a Level Two charger can fully charge the battery in approximately two hours and 15 minutes.
Level 1 Standard Charging
The electric Jeep comes equipped with a Level One charging cable. In other words, that means the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe can be charged at home on a standard home outlet. Granted, the charging time is lengthy–as mentioned–but if a typical commute does not exceed the 26-mile barrier, home charging is probably sufficient for a driver.
An official test conducted on the Grand Cherokee 4xe depended on a Level One mobile charger plugged into a regular garage outlet. At first, the SUV displayed an estimated charging time of 15 hours, seven minutes, but the final result turned out to be a bit less: 13 hours, 43 minutes.
Level 2 Charging
As a matter of fact, the charging test determined exactly what the estimates claimed: “Our charging time dropped significantly: It took two hours, 39 minutes to fully charge the battery with the Wallbox unit operating at 30 amps for 7.2 kW of power.” That is six times faster than Level One charging.
There is no question that the swiftest charging system for an electric Jeep is a Level Two system. Owners can install a Level Two charging station in their garage, or utilize public charging systems scattered around the United States. The professionals administering the test even went so far as to declare, “There’s no question you can get by with a Level 1 mobile charger with a plug-in hybrid, but after charging our Grand Cherokee 4xe on a Level 2 setup, I’m not sure I’d want to.”
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