If you sat down a year ago to work out whether the plug in Wrangler or the gas one made more sense for a prairie commute, that comparison has changed underneath you. Stellantis is phasing out its plug in hybrid programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year, which means the Wrangler 4xe is no longer in production. Every new Wrangler in the new Jeep Wrangler inventory is now the 3.6 litre Pentastar V6, and Jeep Canada's 2026 lineup carries no plug in option at all.

That does not make the question pointless. It changes it. The live question now is whether a used 4xe is a smart buy against a new gas Wrangler, and that has a real answer with real numbers behind it. Here is the straight version, the way we would give it to you across the desk in Portage.

Everything below was confirmed in August 2026 against Jeep Canada's own 2026 lineup and Stellantis's announcement, plus Natural Resources Canada's published ratings for the 4xe.

Key Takeaways

• The 4xe is discontinued, not just unpopular. Stellantis stated it will phase out plug in hybrid programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year and focus on hybrid and range extended vehicles instead. The 2025 model year was the Wrangler 4xe's last.
• New Wranglers in Canada are V6 only. Jeep Canada's 2026 lineup runs the 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 at 285 horsepower and 260 lb ft across the range, with a six speed manual available and up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) of available towing.
• On paper the 4xe was the stronger vehicle. 375 horsepower and 470 lb ft of combined system output, against 285 and 260 for the V6. That torque arrives instantly, which is genuinely nice pulling onto Highway 1.
• The electric range number that matters is 35 km, and that is a mild weather number. Natural Resources Canada rated the Wrangler 4xe at 35 km of electric range and 4.7 Le/100 km. Once the battery is empty, NRCan rates it at 11.6 city, 11.9 highway and 11.7 combined, which is not better than the gas truck.
• Before you buy any used 4xe, run the VIN. In November 2025 Stellantis recalled 320,065 Jeep 4xe vehicles, including 2020 through 2025 Wrangler 4xe models, over a high voltage battery that could fail internally and catch fire, listed as NHTSA campaign 25V-741. It was the third recall for the same underlying issue. That is a check you do before money changes hands, not after.

What Actually Happened to the 4xe

Stellantis announced it is winding down its plug in hybrid programs across North America starting with the 2026 model year. The company's own framing was that customer demand has shifted, and that it will focus on what it called more competitive electrified solutions, meaning conventional hybrids and range extended vehicles, where those best meet customer needs.

The Wrangler 4xe went with it, along with the Grand Cherokee 4xe and the Chrysler Pacifica plug in hybrid. It is worth saying plainly that the Wrangler 4xe was not a flop. It was the best selling plug in hybrid in the U.S. from its 2021 launch onward. It is being discontinued as part of a strategy change, not because nobody bought it.

We are telling you this rather than quietly letting you find out on the lot, because it changes two practical things. New 4xe allocation does not exist, so no dealer can order you one. And used 4xe supply is now a fixed, shrinking pool, which affects what those trucks are worth over the next few years in both directions.

The Numbers, Side by Side

Here is the honest comparison for anyone weighing a used 4xe against a new gas Wrangler.

Power. The 4xe made 375 horsepower and 470 lb ft of combined system output from a 2.0 litre turbo four, two electric motors and a battery pack of roughly 17 kWh. The 2026 gas Wrangler makes 285 horsepower and 260 lb ft from the 3.6 litre Pentastar V6. The 4xe is the stronger truck by a wide margin, and electric torque shows up the instant you ask for it. That is a real advantage merging onto a highway with a gap closing.

Electric range. Natural Resources Canada rated the Wrangler 4xe at 35 km of all electric range. That is the number to plan around, and it is a mild weather number. Battery capacity drops in deep cold, and cabin heat in a plug in comes out of the same pack that moves the truck rather than being free waste heat off an engine. Expect meaningfully less than 35 km on a February morning here. That is physics, not a defect, and it applies to every plug in on the market.

Fuel, once the battery is done. This is the part that gets skipped. NRCan rates the 4xe at 4.7 Le/100 km with a charged battery, which looks fantastic. Running as a hybrid on an empty battery it is rated 11.6 city, 11.9 highway and 11.7 combined. So the 4xe's efficiency story is entirely about whether you actually plug it in every night. If you do not, you are hauling a battery pack around for nothing.

Where you charge. A 35 km electric range is a great fit for someone whose whole day is inside Portage. It is a much weaker fit for someone commuting to Winnipeg, because you burn the electric range in the first fifteen minutes and drive the rest of it as a hybrid. Our post on charging an electric vehicle at home in Manitoba covers what a home setup actually involves, and the cold weather range piece explains the winter math in more detail.

Simplicity. The gas V6 is a known, simple, widely serviced engine with no high voltage system, no charging hardware and no battery to worry about at year eight. It is also the only one you can buy new. There is a real case for that, and we are not going to pretend otherwise.

Should You Buy a Used 4xe?

Sometimes yes. Here is how we would think about it.

It makes sense if your daily driving genuinely fits inside 35 km, you have somewhere to plug in at home, and you want the extra power. Someone living and working in town, plugging in every night, will run a meaningful share of their kilometres on electricity and enjoy a noticeably quicker truck doing it.

It does not make sense if you commute any real distance, or you cannot charge at home. Without the plug, a 4xe is a heavier, more complicated Wrangler with worse fuel numbers than the gas one and more systems that can need attention. That is the honest version.

Two things to do before you buy any used 4xe. First, run the VIN for open recalls, specifically the high voltage battery campaign. Our guide on how to check recalls on a Ram or Jeep by VIN walks through it, or bring us the VIN and we will run it for you. Second, ask about remaining battery and high voltage component warranty on that specific unit and get the answer in writing, because those coverages are separate from the basic warranty and they are the expensive part.

We do get 4xe units through here in trade, and when a good one shows up it goes into our used inventory like anything else. We will tell you honestly whether the one in front of you suits how you actually drive.

What the Gas Wrangler Gives You Instead

The 2026 Wrangler is the version you can actually order, and it is a good truck on its own terms rather than a consolation prize.

Jeep Canada's 2026 lineup runs the 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 at 285 horsepower and 260 lb ft, with a six speed manual available on the Sport, which is genuinely rare now. Two door pricing starts at $44,490 for the Sport, with Sport S at $48,090 and Willys at $52,590. Four door pricing starts at $50,285 for the Sport, with Sport S at $52,785 and Willys at $57,285. Those are Starting At figures, which is a different thing from an MSRP: they already include freight and applicable surcharges and reflect current manufacturer discounts, less any applicable incentives. Check our current pricing here for the most up to date pricing information.

Towing runs to an available 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) on a properly equipped build, and the Selec Trac 4x4 system offers an always on all wheel drive mode, which is a quietly excellent feature for a Manitoba shoulder season where the road surface changes every twenty minutes.

If you are deciding between body styles first, our post on the two door versus four door Wrangler covers that, and there is a full breakdown of what the 4xe system actually was if you want the technical detail. Owners weighing the long term cost should read our Wrangler maintenance cost piece, and there are current offers on the Wrangler Eh Plus page.

FAQs

Can you still buy a new Jeep Wrangler 4xe?

No. Stellantis is phasing out plug in hybrid programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year, and the 2025 model year was the Wrangler 4xe's last. Jeep Canada's 2026 Wrangler lineup is the 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 only. Used 4xe units are still out there, and we see them in trade.

How much electric range did the Wrangler 4xe have?

Natural Resources Canada rated it at 35 km of all electric range, with a combined rating of 4.7 Le/100 km. Expect meaningfully less than 35 km in deep cold, because battery capacity falls and cabin heat draws from the same pack.

Was the 4xe more powerful than the gas Wrangler?

Yes, considerably. The 4xe made 375 horsepower and 470 lb ft of combined system output. The 2026 gas Wrangler's 3.6 litre V6 makes 285 horsepower and 260 lb ft.

Is the 4xe better on fuel than the gas Wrangler?

Only if you plug it in. With a charged battery its combined rating is 4.7 Le/100 km. Running as a hybrid on an empty battery, NRCan rates it 11.6 city, 11.9 highway and 11.7 combined, which is not a meaningful improvement on the gas truck. The whole efficiency case depends on charging nightly.

Is there a recall on the Wrangler 4xe battery?

Yes. In November 2025 Stellantis recalled 320,065 Jeep 4xe vehicles including 2020 through 2025 Wrangler 4xe models, over a high voltage battery that could fail internally and catch fire, listed as NHTSA campaign 25V-741. Run the VIN on any used 4xe before you buy, and confirm the remedy has been completed.

Should I buy a used 4xe or a new gas Wrangler?

If your daily driving fits inside about 35 km and you can charge at home, a used 4xe with a clean recall history is a genuinely strong truck and the quicker of the two. If you commute any distance or cannot plug in at home, buy the gas one. The plug is the whole argument, and without it the 4xe is just heavier and more complicated.

The Bottom Line

The comparison people were making a year ago is settled by the manufacturer rather than by the buyer. There is no new 4xe to choose, so the practical decision is a used plug in against a new gas truck.

Buy the used 4xe if you can charge it every night and your driving fits the range. It is the more powerful truck and it will genuinely save you fuel in that specific pattern. Buy the new gas Wrangler if you cannot charge, if you drive real distances, or if you simply want the simpler thing with a full warranty and no battery questions in year eight.

Bring us your actual commute, your driveway situation and, if you are looking at a used 4xe, the VIN. We will run the recall check, tell you what warranty is left on it, and give you the honest answer about which one suits how you really drive. Book a look through our service department if you want the used one inspected first, and get a number on your current vehicle with our instant cash offer.

Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie