Stellantis Scraps 4xe Plug-In Hybrid Platform For US - CleanTechnica

Stellantis has announced it will discontinue its 4xe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models—the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—in North America starting with the 2026 model year. This decision comes amid shifting customer demand and ongoing reliability issues; Consumer Reports data highlighted that plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles tend to have about 80% more problems on average than conventional gasoline cars, with some of the worst reliability ratings attributed to Stellantis’ PHEV models. The Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe had already been removed from Jeep’s online configurator due to technical problems, including engine defects such as residual sand from casting, which undermines durability. Stellantis stated it will refocus its electrification strategy on hybrid and range-extended vehicles, as well as fully electric models, aiming to offer propulsion systems that better meet customer needs and regulatory requirements. The Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, which offered