Jeep Renegade Concept (2008)
Concept car · 2008 · Electric
A diesel range-extended electric two-seater for open-air off-roading
The 2008 Renegade concept was a compact, roofless two-seat off-roader driven by dual 200 kW electric motors producing 268 hp, backed by a lithium-ion pack good for 40 electric miles. A small 1.5 L three-cylinder BlueTec diesel acted as a range extender, stretching total range to about 400 miles and up to 110 mpg. Soy-based seats and a single-piece aluminum chassis emphasized sustainability.
Key facts
- Motors: Dual 200 kW electric
- Power: 268 hp
- Range extender: 1.5 L 3-cyl BlueTec diesel (115 hp)
- EV range: 40 miles
- Total range: Up to 400 miles
- Efficiency: Up to 110 mpg (claimed)
Production
- Status: Concept only
- The 2008 Renegade was a diesel-electric concept unrelated to the later 2014 production Renegade.
- Revealed at 2008 North American International Auto Show
Source: Wikipedia