With carmakers around the world releasing ambitious new electrification plans, it was only a matter of time before Chrysler, Dodge, JeepⓇ and RAM announced their visions of an electrified future. The race to electrification is not surprising, as electric vehicles offer both performance and environmental benefits for consumers and communities. Yet each automaker has promised to go about making the switch from gas to electric in its own unique way. So what can Dayton drivers expect out of their favorite brands?
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CDJR Electrification Strategies
The Chrysler, Dodge, JeepⓇ and RAM brands are all part of the 14-marque Stellantis conglomerate. Each Stellantis constituent brand has developed a strategy to bring fully electric vehicles to drivers over the next few years. This article highlights the strategies chosen by some of the most popular brands in Trotwood.
Electric Chrysler
The Chrysler brand has already made great strides towards electrification, having offered a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Pacifica minivan since 2017. But as an automaker with a small lineup, it will be interesting to see how Chrysler includes full electrification in its future expansion plans.
Electric Dodge Vehicles
The Dodge brand’s decision to offer a battery-electric model by the 2024 model year is a very significant development in automotive electrification. While Dodge has traditionally been an expert at producing high-performance gas engines, the automaker is seeking to experiment with the increased responsiveness that an electric motor provides. And with Dodge’s distinguished history of innovation, Dayton drivers can look forward to further groundbreaking experimentation in the field of electric performance vehicles.
The new battery-electric Dodge vehicle is expected to use the automaker’s STLA Large performance platform, which is designed for all-wheel-drive and performance vehicles. If this is the case, than the vehicle will offer a battery pack that is slightly larger than 100 kWh, with roughly 500 miles of range available on a single charge.
Electric JeepⓇ
Like Chrysler, JeepⓇ is another brand that had previously developed an ambitious electrification strategy. The brand’s Wrangler 4xe with a plug-in hybrid powertrain has already found space in dealer lots. A 4xe version of the Compass and Renegade are expected to follow soon.
Yet JeepⓇ plans to go even further with its battery-electric Wrangler Freedom, expected to hit dealerships in 2025. Eventually, all JeepⓇ models should offer a battery-electric powertrain. And the brand is also investing in other associated technologies such as solar-powered charging stations on popular off-road trails and vehicle-to-vehicle direct charging.
Electric RAM Trucks
Perhaps the most significant RAM electrification offering will be the battery-electric powertrain available on the 2024 RAM 1500. This vehicle is expected to use the STLA Frame platform, which will offer drivers 500 miles of range, as well as fast charging and quick acceleration.
On the commercial side, RAM will explore the development of a fuel-cell driven midsized commercial van. And with plans for eight new vehicles being released in 3-5 years, the automaker has plenty of opportunities for further electrification.
Other Initiatives
JeepⓇ is not the only brand experimenting beyond electric vehicles themselves. The eventual goal of Stellantis is to have 98% of its lineup with an electrified option by 2025. By 2030, the brand wants 40% of its US and 70% of its European sales as fully electric vehicles. Stellantis is also developing plans for two American factories which would make batteries and other electric powertrain components.
Conclusion
The Chrysler, Dodge, JeepⓇ and RAM brands that Dayton drivers love each have a long legacy of exciting and practical innovation. And as the global automotive market shifts towards electrification, these brands are ready to discover powerful new solutions to the next generation of challenges. And at Evans Arena, we are eager to give Troy-area residents firsthand experience with the future of car buying.
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