Jeep rehashes last year’s all-electric concept with Magneto 2.0
by Umar Shakir from The Verge - All Posts on (#5Y01D)
The all-electric Jeep Magneto 2.0 concept is based on a two-door Wrangler. | Image: Stellantis Jeep unveiled an updated Magneto 2.0 concept EV that renews its teasing of what the iconic off-roader could look like as a fully electric vehicle. Jeep didn't mention any hardware upgrades for its custom-built motor but appears to have made some significant performance refinements from last year's model.
The Magneto 2.0's motor operates at a lower RPM now, with higher peak amperage that it's now capable of delivering for up to 10 seconds. It offers up to 850 pound-feet of torque - more than triple from last year - and 625 horsepower.
quicker than a Tesla Model X Plaid and Rivian R1S
Jeep Magneto 2.0 carries the same mutant villain nameplate from last year's prototype and still has a six-speed manual transmission - rare for an EV but...