Stellantis has discontinued plug-in hybrid models from Jeep SUVs and the Chrysler minivan due to declining electric vehicle sales, quality issues, and relaxed U.S. fuel efficiency standards.
The manufacturer confirmed on Friday it will stop producing the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid from the 2026 model year. This reflects reduced demand and a focus on “more competitive electrified solutions, including hybrid and range‑extended vehicles.”
“Stellantis continually evaluates its product strategy to meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements. With customer demand shifting, Stellantis will phase out plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year,” the company said in an email.
The move reverses years of promoting these vehicles as U.S. sales leaders, with Jeep targeting 160,000 to 170,000 units in 2024 and claiming 41% market share. PHEVs previously helped offset emissions from thirstier trucks to avoid fines, now eased under the Trump administration alongside ended incentives up to $7,500.
Chrysler debuted its PHEV minivan in 2016, Jeep the Wrangler 4xe in 2020 and Grand Cherokee 4xe in 2021. These combine petrol engines with limited electric ranges but carry high costs from dual systems, serving as a transition to full EVs.
A lingering November 2025 fire-risk recall for Jeep 4xEs prompted a stop-sale, though Stellantis says it “is in no way related” to the cancellation.
Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf noted “all of us are waiting to see what the demand is, how it’s going to continue to shake out, and what becomes steady state for 4xe and [battery] EVs in general.” The brand will maintain all-electric SUV options.