Overview
- Stellantis confirmed it will phase out plug‑in hybrid programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year, leaving no 2026 PHEVs in its U.S. lineup.
- The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV are discontinued at the end of the 2025 model year, according to multiple outlets citing the company.
- Jeep said an active stop‑sale remains in place on all 4xe models because of ongoing recall campaigns tied to battery‑fire risks, with fixes reported to be targeted for the second quarter of 2026.
- The company will redirect investment to conventional hybrids, series hybrids, and range‑extended EVs, with products such as a range‑extended Ram still in the pipeline and all‑electric Wagoneer S and Recon remaining in the lineup.
- Executives and spokespersons pointed to waning consumer demand, the end of up to $7,500 federal tax credits in September 2025, and relaxed fuel‑economy enforcement as key factors after years of using PHEVs for sales and regulatory credits.