Outdoor auto fans are now ecstatic to see the arrival of the Jeep Magneto. Aside from being a BEV, the Magneto is also capable of ferocious performance by merely requiring 2 seconds for accelerating from 0-100. The question is, can it really go on off-road terrains?
Jeep announced the concept BEV Wrangler Magneto last year, which aroused the attention of many car fanatics, and the Magneto 2.0 that is released this week has seamlessly assimilated a BEV power system and Jeep’s off-road touch, as well as demonstrated BEVs’ ambition in conquering all-terrain roads.
Compared to the first gen concept car, Magneto 2.0 has been significantly upgraded in horsepower at a maximum output of 625hp, with a torsion of 1,151 Pa, as well as 10 seconds of consistency at the maximum current of 600 amps for the new power system. Magneto 2.0 only requires 2 seconds for acceleration from 0-100 under maximum output, which is on par with Tesla’s Model S Plaid.
In order to perfectly inherit Wrangler’s driving experience, Jeep has also configured a six-speed manual for the model. The company has yet to provide details on the operation of the transmission system. However, it has emphasized that the implementation is the closest to the existing driving method of SUVs, which will hopefully generate interests among off-road fans.
The manual transmission allows owners to better use torsion that will attain improved ability in rock climbing. Benefitting from the conserved transmission space of the power system, Jeep has not filled up the space with additional batteries, but added more off-road kits, including 3-inch lifting kit, and 40-inch off-road tires with 20-inch rims. The front shaft is adopted with Dynatrac 60 Pro-Rock, while the rear shaft is adopted with Dynatrac 80. In addition, the inclusion of front and rear shaft stabilizers, as well as off-road exclusive suspension, are bound to lend a helping hand for off-road fanatics when exploring new roads.
With that being said, Magneto 2.0 is only equipped with a 70kWh battery unit, which is not quite enough in handling a 460kW motor, and a charge might be necessary during halfway.
Jeep has been successively releasing BEVs (mostly SUVs) in the most recent two years in the hope of attaining 100% electrification by 2030 under the strategy of its parent company Stellantis. The company wanted to express the idea that it is not giving up on off-road during the EV era by announcing the Magneto 2.0 this time, though the actual product and the price tag when it is launched would test Jeep’s cost control and fans’ wealth.
(Cover photo source: Jeep)