Jeep continues to expand its hybrid lineup with a new hybrid version of the Grand Wagoneer. Electrification could be the right step forward for the largest Jeep SUV.
Jeep is gearing up to electrify its flagship SUV with the Grand Wagoneer EREV, a range-extender hybrid (EREV) version promising a massive 500+ miles of combined range, which is enough to go from New York City to Toronto nonstop. Based on the refreshed 2026 model, it features modern exterior styling changes and a clever Pentastar V6 engine that acts as a generator to extend the battery’s reach, blending luxury and efficiency in a full-size SUV.
The launch is around the corner
The launch of this new, large PHEV version of the Grand Wagoneer will be a full-size SUV with a full-size range extender. The new EREV will arrive in the United States near the end of the year, but Jeep has issued a teaser to confirm this new model is set to launch in the fall.
Build on the Ram 1500 platform
You might think the largest Jeep SUV has its own platform, but it shares the underpinnings with the Ram 1500’s DT body-on-frame platform. This makes it the first-ever full-size truck-based SUV in over 30 years. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer have proven to be popular choices for drivers looking for high-end SUVs with everything made to give them the size, luxury, comfort, and prowess desired.
Many automakers use truck platforms for large SUVs. This is certainly the case with the GM models that have the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade all sharing platforms with the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The same goes for the Ford F-Series trucks which underpin the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
The first EREV SUV
Are you familiar with the Ram 1500 Ramcharger? The truck utilizes an electric-drive system to drive the wheels instead of a gas-powered engine. The gas engine only serves as a range extender, powering the batteries, which drive the electric system that drives the wheels. This is a new type of hybrid vehicle that doesn’t have a connection between the gas engine and the wheels, which is why it’s called an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). This setup allows the driver to enjoy EV driving without the range anxiety that comes with a traditional EV.
Freedom of Choice
Jeep has embraced a new product strategy called “Freedom of Choice,” which allows customers to have what they want when buying a vehicle. The new Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV allows customers to choose Jeep’s largest SUV with different powertrain options. This way, customers can have the Jeep they want and find the propulsion system that makes sense for their driving experience. That could be a conventional internal combustion engine, an electric setup in the Wagoneer S model, or this new hybrid version.
Are EREVs actually PHEVs?
Yes, EREVs are PHEVs, but not in the conventional sense. This is the difference for Jeep between the 4xe models that are part of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee lineups and this new Grand Wagoneer. The difference is in which part of the propulsion system drives the wheels. Using a gas engine as a range extender, this new SUV doesn’t need to stop at charging stations to charge up the batteries for the drive. In most PHEVs, the gas engine drives the wheels once the battery pack has been depleted. The battery cannot be used again until it’s plugged in and recharged. This makes EREVs much more accommodating and useful for most drivers.
A new look for the Grand Wagoneer
The new 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV features a new hood, futuristic light signatures, a single large intake, and a new seven-slot grille. The charging flap is located above the wheel arch, allowing you to charge up the battery pack. Designers also modified the front fascia and lighting of this new SUV to match the electric Wagoner S. The hood is a clamshell style, and the LED foglamps are T-shaped to give them a strong appearance. The badging should be the 4xe variant, despite this SUV not using a traditional PHEV setup like the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models.
Expect the Ramcharger powertrain underneath
The engine replenishing the batteries is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 model that sends power to the batteries at 130 kW. If the Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV uses exactly the same setup as the Ramcharger it will have a 92-kWh battery pack. This battery pack is charged by the range extending engine, but can also be charged like and EV, using an at-home charger or a DC fast-charging station at the rate of 50 miles being added in only 10 minutes.
The combined system power output for this new Jeep SUV is 663 horsepower and 615 Ib-ft of torque, which matches the Ram pickup. One of the greatest advantages over EVs should come in the form of towing a trailer. The Ramcharger can tow up to 14,000 pounds, which would allow the Grand Wagoneer EREV to be at the top of the class if it tows the same weight.
This new hybrid Jeep SUV is extremely interesting and could be the perfect transition for many drivers from ICE engines to EVs through a hybrid setup that doesn’t have the gas-powered engine driving the wheels. Will you consider driving the new 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV?
