2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

The EPA estimates that the Wrangler 4xe can travel as far as 22 miles on electricity alone. That could save you some cash at the pump, but only if you regularly charge the battery. Once the battery is depleted, you'll get an estimated 20 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That's actually not that great; a base Wrangler four-door with its base four-cylinder engine gets 21 mpg combined. The big advantage compared to the base engine is the 4xe's extra power plus the ability to off-road in relative silence, giving you the sensation of hiking without gasping for oxygen at altitude.

The new Toyota 4Runner is priced similarly and offers a hybrid powertrain option with 326 hp. We expect it to get similar, if not slightly better, fuel economy, though it lacks the EV range of the Jeep. The Ford Bronco is impressively capable and preferable to the Wrangler, but you can't get it with a hybrid powertrain. More broadly, it's worth spending some time to research whether a regular Wrangler or a 4xe is best for you. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more.

Edmunds purchased a 2018 Wrangler Unlimited for testing. During the extended two-year period, we logged 50,000 miles in a mix of off-road and on-pavement driving. It didn't have the 4xe hybrid powertrain but our coverage still gives a good idea of what to expect from owning one because the 2025 Wrangler is still of the same generation. Check out our results here.