Finally Received my 4xe

[Tony]

My Grand Cherokee has finally arrived, received as ordered, nothing deleted. Mine was the first received at the dealership. Here is my configuration:

Summit Reserve 4xe, Silver Zynith exterior with Global Black Interior. Advance Pro Tech Group IV and Finishing Package by Mopar.

Ordered 3/11/22
Order Confirmed 7/15/22
Scheduled 8/25/22 and a new Vin # assigned
In Production 9/12/22
Vehicle Built 9/26/22
Shipped 10/8/22 With Delivery Date of 10/31/22
Delivered 10/18/22

 

[Korros1v3]

That looks great! How is the power with 4xe? Love the wheels

 

[Tony]

Yes, I like the wheels as well. It’s interesting that after my order was placed and I was in contact with Jeep Customer Service, they in formed me that the vehicle on order was not a Summit Reserve because my dealer did not enter the proper codes. This caused a lot of turmoil but after I was able to see my window sticker I was satisfied. When the service department brought me my vehicle and I saw the wheels, that guaranteed a Summit Reserve as they are unique to that model.

Regarding the power, no complaints. I watched YouTube videos complaining about the lack of power after depleting electric. I don’t find this to be the case. One thing that I did noticed, was the different handling, somewhat unexpected, and I believe caused by the weight of the batteries. Not a problem, just different. Right now, I’m experimenting with the three different steering ratios to see how that might change things. Overall, very pleased.

 

[Jake22]

I was in contact with Jeep Customer Service, they in formed me that the vehicle on order was not a Summit Reserve because my dealer did not enter the proper codes.

@JeepCares clowns 🤡

 

[Sarge]

I'll be curious to see what kind of e-only range and overall mileage people get with these. Any impressions so far?

 

[eleceng1979]

Car and driver said…

“This Grand Cherokee claims 26 miles of EV range.”

“After the battery is depleted, the Grand Cherokee 4xe gets an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined, which is just 1 mpg more than all-wheel-drive V-6 models”.

“And with its limited EV capabilities and relatively modest fuel-economy improvement over a V-6 or V-8 model, the Grand Cherokee 4xe doesn't seem to offer enough reward for the extra cost and effort.”

Wonder how well it will sell?

Article Link

 

[Tony]

I'll be curious to see what kind of e-only range and overall mileage people get with these. Any impressions so far?

Not yet Sarge, but I am more than willing to share my results. I plan to collect data under two different experiments. The first, running now, is to start off with a full tank and charge. Each evening, I bring my e-status back to 100%. Since I’m using very little fuel, I will end this phase when I exhaust my fuel, or more likely, after 500 miles. I am set to Hybrid at all times.

The next experiment is to also start with a full tank and charge, as well as staying in Hybrid, but this time I will not be adding any additional charging. Since electric power will be deleted fairly soon, this will really be testing Hybrid economy, similar to what I would experience on a trip without using charging stations. As stated by eleceng1979, I don’t expect much in the way of great fuel economy.

The e-only range is straight forward. The system predicts about a 27 mile range but then holds back a little keeping it in reserve. I may not post the results for some, I work from home and don’t have the advantage of piling up commuter miles.
Tony

 

[Sarge]

Thanks Tony, I think that kind of thing is helpful for people contemplating buying one of these. It will be appreciated down the road, I'm sure.