Jeep News and Reviews

Throughout 2024, news and social media have been full of headlines claiming that EV sales have fallen off a cliff, and that consumers are abandoning electric cars. But, a look at the actual sales data tells the opposite story.

According to industry journal Automotive News, sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs hit new highs in the first quarter of 2024. Hybrid vehicles were the big winner, with sales more than doubling, and owners becoming even more loyal.

The EV charging network in North America isn't growing as rapidly as EV sales - and public charging isn't as reliable as it should be. Seven automakers have announced that, together, they plan on fixing this, committing to doubling the size of the EV fast charging network with 30,000 new chargers.

Car dealers are having to adapt quickly to prepare for an electrified future. Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat has rolled out a support program for over 2,600 dealerships nationwide to ensure they are ready with the necessary infrastructure and training.

Great news for hybrids, but reliability ratings for plug-in hybrids and electric cars has dropped in 2022 according to industry watchdog Consumer Reports.