Jeep’s Gladiator pickup is set to receive a plug-in hybrid variant, expanding the Stellantis-owned brand’s electrified lineup. The announcement was made by Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa on his LinkedIn account, confirming that the Gladiator 4xe PHEV will join the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe as part of Jeep’s electrification strategy starting in 2025.
Following the discontinuation of the diesel-powered Gladiator last year, the only powertrain option for Jeep’s pickup was the 3.6-liter V-6, producing 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The upcoming Gladiator 4xe PHEV is expected to feature a similar powertrain to the Wrangler 4xe, which includes a 2.0-liter inline-four engine, a starter generator, and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed gearbox.
While specific details about the Gladiator 4xe were not provided, the Wrangler 4xe’s powertrain delivers 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the capabilities of the V-6 engine despite its smaller displacement. The Wrangler 4xe also boasts an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 22 miles, thanks to its 17-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.
Both the Wrangler and the upcoming Gladiator PHEV are expected to retain their off-road capabilities, as the electric motor is integrated into the gearbox, keeping the drivetrain unchanged from their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. This means that features like solid front and rear axles will remain unchanged in the PHEV models.
Production of the plug-in hybrid Gladiator will take place at the same Toledo, Ohio plant as the Wrangler and ICE Gladiator. Additionally, Jeep plans to introduce range-extended electric versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer in 2025, followed by fully electric versions of the SUVs in 2027. An all-electric Grand Cherokee is also slated for 2027, along with full electric and range-extended versions of the Wrangler a year later, as part of Stellantis’ and the United Auto Workers union’s agreement.
