01:43 11-01-2026

Stellantis halts U.S. PHEV sales and shifts to hybrids, EREVs

Stellantis has announced a full stop to U.S. sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), covering such mainstays as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The final units will roll off the line as 2025 model-year vehicles.

After that, the company will pivot to conventional hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). While the Jeep Wrangler 4xe held the title of America’s best-selling hybrid for a long stretch, those headline numbers masked serious issues. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles were recalled over battery fire risks and internal-combustion engine defects.

Eroding trust and rising warranty costs pushed a faster rethink. Stellantis is now backing self-charging hybrids and EREVs—exemplified by the upcoming Ram 1500 Ramcharger, where the gasoline engine serves only as a generator. The approach aims to ease drivers’ fear of running out of charge and sidestep the maintenance complexity that often shadows PHEVs. On balance, the pivot trades the compromises of a dual-powertrain setup for a clearer, more straightforward ownership experience.

For Jeep, the move effectively closes the chapter on its zero-emissions freedom messaging. Instead of plug-in hybrids, the brand will promote the electric Recon and Wagoneer S while keeping gasoline versions for loyal buyers. The abrupt wind-down of PHEV programs looks risky, yet it follows a certain logic.

By stepping away from a volatile niche, Stellantis is choosing technologies that read as more dependable and easier to grasp—closer to what many American customers expect today. It’s a conservative turn, but one that could stabilize the lineup and repair confidence.