Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV shows its face in newly leaked images
The first images of Jeep’s all-electric Wagoneer S were leaked by the brand’s own social media team. Jeep finally gave us a glimpse of what we can expect from its first EV in the US.
Jeep leaks first Wagoneer S EV images
After teasing the electric Wagoneer S last week, Jeep gave us our best look at the new EV so far.
The rugged SUV brand announced its first EV for the US, the Wagoneer S, will be available this fall. Although Jeep has already rolled its first all-electric vehicle, the Avenger, in Europe, the Wagoneer S will kick off Jeep’s EV offensive in the US.
Jeep says the “S” stands for speed, striking design, and modern style. It will offer the standard 4xe capabilities with all-terrain management.
With 600 horsepower, the Wagoneer S will be “lightning fast,” with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in about 3.5 seconds. Jeep targets around 400 miles range, which would be among the longest-range EVs this year with Rivian’s R1S (with Dual-Motor Max Pack).
In its latest teaser, you can see the iconic Jeep design evolve in the modern era. This includes a reimagined seven-slot grille with illuminated LED lights.
Ahead of its official debut, Jeep leaked the first Wagoneer S images on its social media before quickly deleting them.
Luckily, Mopar Insiders caught the images before they were taken down. A post from King of Mopar on Twitter reveals the big-body electric SUV for the first time.
Jeep will begin building the electric Wagoner this year, with US sales starting this fall. The brand plans to expand to other key markets following its US launch.
After that, Jeep will release the Recon EV. The Jeep Recon is inspired by the off-road legend Wrangler. It will include Warngler-like features such as removable doors and windows for adventure seekers.
We got a sneak peek of the new 2024 Jeep Recon Moab 4xe after images leaked from a dealer event last year.
Jeep is also reportedly planning an all-electric Wrangler, but that’s not due until 2028. In 2027, an electric Grand Cherokee is expected to roll out.
Electrek’s Take
As you can see from the leaked images, Jeep is remaining true to its core with the rugged SUV look. You can tell the brand is trying to add elements in the electric era, like the illuminated grille and giant wing on the back.
Jeep is already behind in North America, with its first EV rolling out this fall. Can the rugged SUV brand make up for lost time?
Parent company Stellantis revealed its STLA Large EV platform that will underpin the first Jeep and Dodge EVs in the US. Stellantis claims the platform offers up to 500 miles range (for sedans) and power “that will outperform any of the existing Hellcat V-8s.”
Jeep will compete in a growing electric SUV market alongside the Rivian R1S. Rivian’s R1S was one of the best-selling EVs in the US last year. Can Jeep earn its share of the market?
What do you guys think of Jeep’s first EV for the US? Let us know in the comments.
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Slate Auto, a new EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has poached a key Tesla manufacturing leader to build its electric pickup truck factory in Indiana.
Napoleon Reyes is a US Marine from Indiana who got a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue after leaving the force.
He then worked a few years at Subaru and Wabash before joining Tesla’s manufacturing team at the Fremont Factory in 2020.
There, he became part of the Model Y production ramp and was quickly promoted to lead the Model Y General Assembly in Fremont in 2022.
Reyes led Model Y GA, one of the most critical parts of vehicle manufacturing, for more than a year before being promoted again to lead new pilot processes at the factory.
Most recently, he led the launch of the general assembly line for the Model Y refresh.
The new engineering manager announced this week that he is leaving Tesla to join Slate:
A bit late on the post but after nearly 5 years working at Tesla in Fremont, I made the difficult decision to leave the Company and move closer to home with my family. It was an incredible experience being part of multiple line expansions and multiple Model Y program launches. Leading and managing the Model Y Refresh launch for GA in Fremont this year tested me professionally however we ultimately succeeded due to our amazing cross functional team collaboration. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with such great people, and I will forever be proud and thankful for everything we accomplished together.
I will be taking on a new role as Senior Manager, Plant Vehicle Engineering at Slate Auto in Warsaw, In.
Slate emerged from stealth mode earlier this year to unveil a new type of electric pickup truck featuring modular customization and an affordable price.
The company raised over $700 million through two rounds of investments from several different investors, including Jeff Bezos. It is currently raising more, which basically guarantees that it will be able to reach production.
The startup acquired a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana. It is currently converting to manufacture its electric pickup with a team from legacy automakers and also several former engineers and leaders from Tesla.
Rich Schmidt, an early Tesla manufacturing director, is the head of manufacturing.
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Genesis is preparing to shake things up with its most luxurious SUV yet, the GV90. Thanks to a new patent filing, we are getting a detailed look at how its Rolls-Royce-style coach doors will work.
New patent reveals Genesis GV90 coach door system
When Genesis first unveiled the full-size SUV at the NY Auto Show last March, it wasn’t the stunning design or advanced tech that caught everyone’s attention. It was the coach doors.
Although we were worried it wouldn’t make it to the production model, like many concepts, the Genesis GV90 will be offered with coach doors.
The ultra-luxe electric SUV was first caught with coach doors earlier this year on a car carrier in South Korea. Just last month, the GV90 was spotted in California with a hinge at the rear to open the coach doors.
After several new patents were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for new door latching devices, we are getting a sneak peek at how they are expected to work.
The patents, titled “Cinching Device For Door Latches in Vehicle,” and “Door Latch Device for Vehicles,” give a pretty detailed explanation of how the Genesis GV90’s coach doors will operate. The “Door Latch Device” uses a door striker on the lower side of the door, which is opened or closed by a hinge unit.
Unlike traditional doors, which use the B-pillar for support, the device is attached directly to the door itself, allowing for hinge-like movement.
The cinching device works in a similar way. It’s also attached to the door and part of the vehicle. However, unlike most of its kind, Genesis found a way to use a single cinching device to control multiple units. Again, the device is used for B-pillarless doors that swing open.
Genesis already said that B-pillarless coach doors are now feasible in production vehicles. The patent reveals a glimpse into how the luxury automaker could make it a reality.
Although the Genesis GV90 is expected to be offered with coach doors, they will likely not be standard. Other variants, with traditional door handles, have also been spotted testing in the US and South Korea.
Genesis is expected to launch the GV90 in mid-2026. It will be built at Hyundai’s Ulsan plant in South Korea. The flagship Genesis SUV is scheduled to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which the company said will “provide 50% improvement in driving range.” It will also be loaded with the latest technology, software, connectivity, and Level 3 or higher autonomous driving capabilities.
Source: USPTO
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