Dick Huvaere's Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Have you been considering trading up to a Jeep electrified vehicle? If you’re one of the many Richmond, New Baltimore, and Detroit, Michigan, car shoppers looking for a change, learn about electrified cars through our FAQs. The team at Dick Huvaeres Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) has put together burning questions with enlightening answers to help you understand more about these cutting-edge EVs (electric vehicles).
So far, the Jeep brand carries two different electrified models. Let us introduce you to the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. These plug-in hybrids provide an electric motor and battery paired with a gas-powered engine. It’s a fine introduction to the future of vehicles, including the premium Jeep brand.
Hybrid vehicles divide the power between an electric motor and a battery and a gas-powered engine. Electric vehicles only use an electric motor and battery. Since hybrids partially rely on gas power, you’ll find that your Jeep still releases some emissions. Electric vehicles release no emissions.
Hybrids can be a good option for drivers who want to reduce their carbon footprint but do not reside in their own home. With an electric vehicle, it’s more beneficial to get a charging station installed at home.
A hybrid can harness the energy produced by applying your brakes. The Regenerative Braking System builds up energy that can be directed to the battery.
When driving longer distances or at higher speeds, a hybrid can switch to gas-only power for more dominance on the road. When you’re traveling in more residential areas or at lower speeds, the electric motor can step in and provide power to your car.
Since both these Jeeps are plug-in hybrids, you’ll be plugging them in to recharge the battery. When you purchase this type of Jeep, you’ll receive a Level 1 charger that can fully charge your vehicle within 12 hours. This can be done at the end of the day when you return home after work.
If you choose to get a Level 2 charger installed in your home, the battery can be recharged within two hours. We can assist you through Qmerit to get connected with a certified technician who can install one for you.
With the Regenerative Braking System, energy will be collected that goes to recharge your vehicle’s battery. Every time you apply the brakes, your Jeep’s battery gets more juice.
Knowing how many miles your Jeep can go before recharging can eliminate getting stuck on the road. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe offers a 370-mile driving range, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe provides a 470-mile driving range. Keep this in mind when you’re planning a trip outside your usual environs.
Before you upgrade to a Jeep electrified vehicle, learn more about them. You’ll feel more than ready to welcome a Jeep Wrangler 4xe or Grand Cherokee 4xe into your Richmond, New Baltimore, or Detroit, MI, home. Get to know them firsthand by reserving a test drive at Dick Huvaeres CDJR.
