The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xeAnd Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid have all been officially abolished in the USA.
A Stellantis spokesman said this The drive“As customer demand changes, Stellantis will phase out plug-in hybrid (PHEV) programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year.”
The company said it “continuously evaluates its product strategy to meet changing customer needs and regulatory requirements.”
Adamant that climate change is a “hoax,” President Trump has set the penalty for failing to meet the country’s CAFE fuel economy target at zero dollars. In addition, his government ended federal tax rebates of up to US$7,500 (AUD$11,200) for electric vehicles at the end of September 2025.
Despite the cancellation of the Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and Pacifica plug-in hybrids, the Stellantis spokesman said the automaker will “focus on more competitive electric solutions, including hybrid and extended-range vehicles, where they best meet customer needs.”
In September 2025, Ram announced that it would cancel its long-delayed 1500 EV, opting instead to accelerate the range-extended EV variant.
The cancellation of the three plug-in hybrids follows an engine fire recall for the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe in November 2025.
Accordingly The driveA resolution to the issue is not due until the second quarter of 2026, and a stop-sale order has been issued for all Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids in dealer inventory until a resolution to the issue is available to dealers. The stop sale then expanded into a longer pause and now there has been a confirmed market pullback.
In Australia, the Wrangler is currently only available with a 3.6-liter V6. The Grand Cherokee, including the 4xe variant, remains listed on the company’s local website, even though the entire Grand Cherokee range has been discontinued Down Under in March 2025.
The Chrysler Pacifica People Mover was never sold in Australia because, unlike its Voyager ancestors, it was not right-hand drive.
Aside from the gasoline-only Gladiator, the other members of the Australian Jeep lineup are not available in the United States.
At just over 4 m long, the electric Avenger is too small for the American market. While the Compass is sold locally in both mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms, it is a second-generation model that has ceased production in the United States. In Europe, the Compass has been replaced by a new generation and is scheduled to arrive Down Under at the end of 2026.
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