The first all-electric Jeep and Dodge models have officially landed in the US. Although later than planned, Jeep and Dodge EVs are now arriving at US dealerships.
Jeep and Dodge EVs are hitting US dealerships
Stellantis is preparing for an all-out EV blitz in 2025 with the first electric Jeep, Dodge, and Ram Truck models rolling out.
Although Jeep and Dodge were expected to have EVs on dealership lots by the end of 2024, software issues forced Stellantis to push it back.
For the electric Charger, it was “90%-plus, 95%-plus” getting the software fixed. “The last few months, we have been tweaking all of the software to get the best drive experience, the best charge experience, the best customer experience,” Dodge CEO, Matt McAlear told The Detroit News at the Detroit Auto Show.
McAlear said about 100 Dodge Charger Daytona EV models arrived at US dealerships on Friday. Bob Broderorf, head of Jeep North America, explained that the delays in the Jeep Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global electric SUV, were “100% software” issues.
Although Jeep’s North American head said, “Mechanically, the car is sound,” the software is “part of our learning.” Broderdoft was shocked as to how much software was involved.
Although he admitted Jeep is “a little late to the market,” Broderdorf ensured the brand didn’t want to rush the Wagoneer S, a cornerstone to its global EV strategy.
Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition (Source: Jeep)
Prices, range, and more
Powered by a 100 kWh battery pack, Jeep’s luxury electric SUV has over 300 miles of driving range. Although updated with new features like a reimagined seven-slot illuminated grille to help it stand out, the Wagoneer S stays close to the classic Jeep design.
Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Radar Red interior (Source: Jeep)
Inside, the SUV has a “best-in-class” display with 45″ of total screen space. This includes a segment-exclusive 10.25″ interactive passenger screen alongside the driver and infotainment display.
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition starts at $71,995. Jeep also revealed an off-road Trailhawk edition, but there is still no word on when it will launch.
Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition (Source: Jeep)
Jeep will launch its second global electric SUV, the Recon, in mid-2025. Ahead of its official debut, the Wrangler-inspired EV has been spotted out testing. As it gets closer to production, the Recon EV looks more and more like a Ford Bronco.
According to MoparInsiders, Jeep is fast-tracking Recon EV production after overcoming its recent software issues with the Wagoneer S.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV (Source: Stellantis)
Dodge opened orders for the Charger Daytona last September, deeming it the “World’s quickest and most powerful electric muscle car.” With up to 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, the Scat Pack model packs “SRT-like performance” for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.3 seconds.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV trim
Horsepower
0 to 60 mph time
Starting price
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
496 hp
4.7 seconds
$59,995
Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
670 hp
3.3 seconds
$73,190
The Scat Pack trim starts at $73,190. Meanwhile, prices for the base 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T begin at $59,995.
Dodge plans to expand its electric Charger lineup with a new four-door model in the second quarter of 2025, McAlear said.
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As “extreme” weather events become more commonplace, the demand for reliable and portable energy continues to rise. In response to that growing demand for dependable off-grid power, Volvo has developed the new PU500 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed to take electrical power when it’s needed most.
Designed to be deployable in a number of environments at a moment’s notice, the Volvo Energy PU500 BESS is equipped with approximately 500 kWh of usable battery capacity (up to 540 kWh total). More than enough juice, in other words, to power a remote construction site, disaster response effort, or even a music festival – anything that needs access to reliable electricity beyond a grid connection.
That’s great, but what sets the PU500 apart from other battery storage solutions is its integrated 240 kW DC fast charger.
“With an integrated CCS2 charger, the PU500 is designed to work with all brands of electric equipment, trucks, and passenger cars,” says Niklas Thulin, Head of BESS Product Offer at Volvo Energy. “This ensures that no matter what type of electric vehicle or machinery you rely on, the PU500 can provide the power you need, making it a truly flexible solution for any grid constrained site or location.”
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The integrated charger in the PU500 has the impressive ability to charge a heavy equipment asset (be that an electric semi truck or something like a wheel loader) in under two hours. Its on-board capacity allows to fully recharge up to 3 electric HD trucks or 20 electric cars per day, making it an incredibly versatile disaster response asset.
In a bold bid to combat the crippling air pollution crisis in its capital, Delhi, Indian lawmakers have begun high-level discussions about a plan to phase out gas and diesel combustion vehicles by 2035 – a move that could cause a seismic shift in the global EV space and provide a cleaner, greener future for India’s capital.
Long considered one of the world’s most polluted capital cities, Indian capital Delhi is taking drastic steps to cut back pollution with a gas and diesel engine ban coming soon – but they want results faster than that. As such, Delhi is starting with a city-wide ban on refueling vehicles more than 15 years old, and it went into effect earlier this week. (!)
“We are installing gadgets at petrol pumps which will identify vehicles older than 15 years, and no fuel will be provided to them,” said Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa … but they’re not stopping there. “Additionally, we will intensify scrutiny of heavy vehicles entering Delhi to ensure they meet prescribed environmental standards before being allowed entry.”
The Economic Times is reporting that discussions are underway to pass laws requiring that all future bus purchases will be required to be electric or “clean fuel” (read: CNG or hydrogen) by the end of this year, with a gas/diesel ban on “three-wheelers and light goods vehicles,” (commercial tuk-tuks and delivery mopeds) potentially coming 2026 to 2027 and a similar ban privately owned and operated cars and bikes coming “between 2030 and 2035.”
Electrek’s Take
Xpeng EV with Turing AI and Bulletproof battery; via XPeng.
Last week, Parker Hannifin launched what they’re calling the industry’s first certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center to train mobile equipment technicians make the transition from conventional diesel engines to modern electric motors.
The electrification of mobile equipment is opening new doors for construction and engineering companies working in indoor, environmentally sensitive, or noise-regulated urban environments – but it also poses a new set of challenges that, while they mirror some of the challenges internal combustion faced a century ago, aren’t yet fully solved. These go beyond just getting energy to the equipment assets’ batteries, and include the integration of hydraulic implements, electronic controls, and the myriad of upfit accessories that have been developed over the last five decades to operate on 12V power.
At the same time, manufacturers and dealers have to ensure the safety of their technicians, which includes providing comprehensive training on the intricacies of high-voltage electric vehicle repair and maintenance – and that’s where Parker’s new mobile equipment training program comes in, helping to accelerate the shift to EVs.
“We are excited to partner with these outstanding distributors at a higher level. Their commitment to designing innovative mobile electrification systems aligns perfectly with our vision to empower machine manufacturers in reducing their environmental footprint while enhancing operational efficiency,” explains Mark Schoessler, VP of sales for Parker’s Motion Systems Group. “Their expertise in designing mobile electrification systems and their capability to deliver integrated solutions will help to maximize the impact of Parker’s expanding METC network.”
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The manufacturing equipment experts at Nott Company were among the first to go through the Parker Hannifin training program, certifying their technicians on Parker’s electric motors, drives, coolers, controllers and control systems.
“We are proud to be recognized for our unwavering dedication to advancing mobile electrification technologies and delivering cutting-edge solutions,” says Nott CEO, Markus Rauchhaus. “This milestone would not have been possible without our incredible partners, customers and the team at Nott Company.”
In addition to Nott, two other North American distributors (Depatie Fluid Power in Portage, Michigan, and Hydradyne in Fort Worth, Texas) have completed the Parker certification.
Electrek’s Take
T7X all-electric track loader at CES 2022; via Doosan Bobcat.
With the rise of electric equipment assets like Bobcat’s T7X compact track loader and E10e electric excavator that eliminate traditional hydraulics and rely on high-voltage battery systems, specialized electrical systems training is becoming increasingly important. Seasoned, steady hands with decades of diesel and hydraulic systems experience are obsolete, and they’ll need to learn new skills to stay relevant.
Certification programs like Parker’s are working to bridge that skills gap, equipping technicians with the skills to maximize performance while mitigating risks associated with high-voltage systems. Here’s hoping more of these start popping up sooner than later.