2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review

No vehicle captures the spirit of adventure quite like the go-anywhere, do-anything Jeep Wrangler. And when you choose the Wrangler 4xe ("four-by-e") plug-in hybrid, you can go anywhere and do anything purely on electricity. Granted, the Wrangler 4xe's EPA-estimated electric range of 22 miles isn't much to brag about, but if you keep the battery charged, it definitely helps this electrified Jeep to tread lightly.

To create the 2023 Wrangler 4xe, Jeep pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors, a battery pack, an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Together, these components produce 375 horsepower. However, once you've used up the battery charge, this plug-in hybrid Jeep gets just 20 mpg, which is equal to or worse than the fuel economy figures for all Wranglers except for the V6 with a manual gearbox and the mighty Wrangler Rubicon 392. As you can probably tell, the key to making a Wrangler 4xe purchase worth it is to keep that battery charged up. Otherwise, the price premium isn't worth it.

Of course, any Wrangler you choose offers the off-roading performance you expect combined with a removable top and doors to let the outdoors in. And with the Wrangler 4xe, you can enjoy your immersion with nature in complete, blissful and near total silence. Want to learn more? Be sure to read our Expert Rating below to get an in-depth analysis of the Wrangler from our testing team.

What's it like to live with?

When Jeep last redesigned the Wrangler for the 2018 model year, we performed an 18-month long-term test of the iconic off-roader. It did not have the Wrangler 4xe's plug-in hybrid powertrain, but our experience with a V6-powered Rubicon might still prove instructive. If you want to find out what it's like to live with this Jeep, check out our long-term Wrangler road test.

Jeep offers the 2023 Wrangler 4xe in a four-door, or Unlimited, body style with a removable top. The 4xe's plug-in hybrid powertrain produces 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque and employs an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Powertrain modes include Hybrid, Electric and E-Save, and Jeep says you can recharge the battery in about 12 hours using a standard household outlet. The Wrangler 4xe comes in Willys, Sahara, Rubicon and High Altitude trim levels. The highlights of each follow below.