Mopar – the performance parts and accessories division owned by Stellantis – has a rather interesting Jeep concept for this year’s SEMA show. It doesn’t feature a monstrous V8 under the hood — it doesn’t even have a combustion engine at all — as the Jeep CJ Surge debuts to preview future zero-emission powertrain parts and applications for EV conversions . Yes, you read that right – this is a vintage-looking electric off-road Jeep.
Don’t let the classic design fool you – there’s an all-new propulsion system under the hood, consisting of an upgradeable 400-volt electric drive module with a peak output of 268 horsepower (200 kilowatts). The drive system attaches to the vehicle’s frame with new custom-designed strong engine mounts and sends power to all four wheels via a two-speed transfer case with selectable gearing.
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The system’s electrical energy is stored in 24 lithium-ion battery modules enclosed in a sturdy shell mounted at the rear of the cabin. The charging port is located behind the driver’s door. The battery has a capacity of 50 kWh, although Mopar won’t reveal the range and performance of the off-road concept.
That’s because the CJ Surge was designed and built with an emphasis on off-road capability and rolls on 35-inch BF Goodrich off-road tires in combination with a 2-inch lift kit. You can even expect rock crawling thanks to the Jeep Performance Parts Dana 44 Crate front and rear axles.
Cosmetically, the CJ Surge concept offers visual upgrades in the form of Wrangler JK Rubicon bumpers and a Warn winch, as well as new LED headlights. The exterior is finished in Copper Canyon with Gloss Black and Surf Blue accents. Inside the cabin there are new custom seats, a short windshield and a Wrangler JK center console.
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While there are no plans for a production version of the concept, Mopar says it is exploring “a future propulsion system offering for enthusiasts to build or convert classic and current cars and trucks into vehicles. zero emissions”.
Mopar – the performance parts and accessories division owned by Stellantis – has a rather interesting Jeep concept for this year’s SEMA show. It doesn’t feature a monstrous V8 under the hood — it doesn’t even have a combustion engine at all — as the Jeep CJ Surge debuts to preview future zero-emission powertrain parts and applications for EV conversions . Yes, you read that right – this is a vintage-looking electric off-road Jeep.
Don’t let the classic design fool you – there’s an all-new propulsion system under the hood, consisting of an upgradeable 400-volt electric drive module with a peak output of 268 horsepower (200 kilowatts). The drive system attaches to the vehicle’s frame with new custom-designed strong engine mounts and sends power to all four wheels via a two-speed transfer case with selectable gearing.
8 Pictures
The system’s electrical energy is stored in 24 lithium-ion battery modules enclosed in a sturdy shell mounted at the rear of the cabin. The charging port is located behind the driver’s door. The battery has a capacity of 50 kWh, although Mopar won’t reveal the range and performance of the off-road concept.
That’s because the CJ Surge was designed and built with an emphasis on off-road capability and rolls on 35-inch BF Goodrich off-road tires in combination with a 2-inch lift kit. You can even expect rock crawling thanks to the Jeep Performance Parts Dana 44 Crate front and rear axles.
Cosmetically, the CJ Surge concept offers visual upgrades in the form of Wrangler JK Rubicon bumpers and a Warn winch, as well as new LED headlights. The exterior is finished in Copper Canyon with Gloss Black and Surf Blue accents. Inside the cabin there are new custom seats, a short windshield and a Wrangler JK center console.
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While there are no plans for a production version of the concept, Mopar says it is exploring “a future propulsion system offering for enthusiasts to build or convert classic and current cars and trucks into vehicles. zero emissions”.