One year ago, Stellantis announced plans to add an electrified 4xe plug-in hybrid Jeep Gladiator to North America by the end of 2025. However, the electrified Jeep Gladiator never made it into production.
The automaker confirmed it will no longer include an electrified Gladiator in its Jeep lineup as it reassesses its product strategy. The company cited changing customer preferences as a primary driver of its decision.
In a statement, Stellantis said the Jeep Gladiator will carry its rugged styling and authentic design into 2026 while adding new factory content. It will continue to serve as the industry’s only open-air pickup truck, combining legendary Jeep four-wheel drive capability with exceptional everyday versatility.
As customer preferences for battery-electric trucks continue to evolve, Stellantis is reassessing its product strategy and will no longer include an electrified Gladiator variant. The Jeep brand has already begun reinvesting funding to ensure the long-term growth of the Jeep Gladiator and will introduce more customer-requested factory features, customization, and additional powertrain options in the near future.
The Gladiator is the latest electrified vehicle to be canceled. Last week, Stellantis said it would no longer develop a battery-electric full-size pickup under its Ram brand. That vehicle was supposed to be part of the automaker’s U.S. product offensive to sell more than 25 all-new battery-electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
Stellantis cited low demand for full-size battery-electric trucks as the primary reason. The automaker will instead pursue an extended-range truck that gets an estimated 690 miles of range. This will be achieved through a novel approach of combining a battery with a gas generator.