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Jeep's first EV is the $72,000 Wagoneer S: 300-mile range, 600 horsepower

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The electric powertrain generates 600 horsepower, and more than 800 Nm of instant torque, which is enough to propel the SUV from zero to 60 mph in.
Forward-looking: Jeep had its fun stuffing 707 horsepower, 6.2 liter supercharged Hellcat engines in Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawks, but the auto world is bound and determined to go electric and Jeep is just along for the ride. The Stellantis-owned automaker’s first official EV is the Wagoneer S, a premium battery-electric vehicle (BEV) boasting a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge.
The electric powertrain generates 600 horsepower, and more than 800 Nm of instant torque, which is enough to propel the SUV from zero to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. That is quick, especially for a big and heavy luxury SUV.
Elsewhere, owners can look forward to Jeep’s proprietary Selec-Terrain traction management system with five dedicated driving mods including sport, eco, snow, sand, and auto. Jeep says the Launch Edition (destined for the US only) will feature amenities like a seven-slot illuminated grille, 20-inch gloss black wheels, gloss black and dark neutral gray exterior elements, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

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