Canadian auto workers caught in trade war as Jeep moves cars to Illinois
Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the United States, and the company is now moving production out of Canada and reopening a factory in Illinois.
Stellantis plans to discontinue all plug-in hybrid vehicle models in 2026, including several popular Jeep models.
The multinational automaker, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, announced in a statement provided to the USA TODAY Cars team on January 9 that it will discontinue hybrid vehicles from “all brands in North America starting with the 2026 model year.”
The decision comes after several major automakers, including Stellantis’ biggest rival in Detroit, have all pulled back on previous EV plans. Manufacturers cited a change in the federal government’s stance on plug-in vehicles under President Donald Trump, which resulted in the elimination of federal tax credits for EVs and an attempt to roll back investment support for chargers.
The move also comes as Cox Automotive recently noted that Stellantis will be replaced as the top U.S.-based hybrid seller by Mercedes-Benz in the third quarter of 2025.
The plug-in hybrid models that Stellantis plans to discontinue in 2026 are:
jeep grand cherokee 4xe
debut:2022
Latest sales figures available: 11,301 in 2025 (Source: Edmunds.com)
What people are saying about Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe: Stellantis said in a press release debuting the 2025 version of the Grand Cherokee 4xe that it is “the most technologically advanced, all-wheel-drive capable Jeep Grand Cherokee ever, with an all-electric range of 25 miles, equating to 56 miles per gallon.”
jeep wrangler 4xe
debut:2021
Latest sales results available: 31,936 people in 2025 (Source: Edmunds.com)
What people say about Jeep Wrangler 4xeIn a press release announcing the 2025 Wrangler 4XE, Stellantis said the vehicle is “equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine, two electric motors, and a high-voltage battery pack to deliver 49 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), 21 miles of all-electric range, and zero-range range.”
chrysler pacifica hybrid
debut:2016
Latest sales results available: 20,423 people in 2024 (Source: Stellantis)
What people say about Chrysler Pacifica HybridIn a press release announcing the 2025 Pacifica Hybrid, Stellantis said the model is “the first hybrid minivan” and “delivers 82 miles per gallon (MPGe) equivalent, 32 miles of all-electric range and 520 miles of total range.” Stellantis also said the Pacifica plug-in hybrid offers a “no-compromise solution for consumers considering battery electric technology.”
Alfa Romeo Tonale
debut:2021
Latest sales results available: none
What people say about Alfa Romeo TonaleIn a press release announcing the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale, Stellantis said the hybrid vehicle combines “more than 110 years of heritage with electrifying performance from a plug-in hybrid powertrain that delivers 33 miles (53 kilometers) of pure electric range and best-in-class 285 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque.”
