Crazed_Insanity
December 26th, 2023, 03:24 PM
After test driving the Model 3 and Ioniq 6, I decided to lease the Jeep! :p Originally I was just thinking of using my monthly gas money to pay for a small EV lease payment, I really like the Model 3 and the way it drives. However Ioniq 6 was more efficient and Hyundai was also throwing in a free home charger and install…
Anyway, then my urge began to snowball. Although I couldn’t afford to buy the Jeep, but the rebates along with the tax credit for the lease made if more affordable so I can not only get an EV but also a more formidable tow vehicle! 6000 lbs tow capacity is an upgrade to my Sorento’s 5000lbs! If I had to return to office, then I probably would’ve gotten the model 3, but for now, I’m more biased with ability to go further with camping! ;)
I really like the BMW X5 PHEV the best, but I can’t even afford leasing that. I also like the Mazda CX90, but the PHEV version of that can only tow 3500 lbs! So Jeep GC 4xe is pretty much the only game in town that’d fit my mission requirements.
This is my 1st Jeep. I really like how it looks. The most powerful/torquey/masculine car I’ve ever had! It does have a premium feel to it. I still can’t believe it’s a $70k car! Luckily with tax credit and rebates, it’s kinda like leasing a $50k car. Plus, if it has horrible reliability, I could return it after 3 years! :p
I also thankful for all those Volta chargers giving me free electrons! Needless to say we’re shopping at our local Albertsons/safeways quite often!
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This is the result of my 1st tank of fuel:
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I pumped in~17 gallons and I traveled 524 miles so that’s about 31 mpg!
I’m not sure how the Jeep computer calculated 26.6 mpg. If we ignore all the ‘green’ electric miles, I went 248 miles with ICE running, so that’s about 15 mpg. That’s sounds about right for such a big car… which is probably what my Sorento would’ve done.
Overall I’m very happy with it. I saw people on Jeep forum complaining about various problems, but luckily mine is still trouble free after nearly a month. I’ve also read magazine reviews saying that transition between gas and electric motor can be jerky, but I’ve found mine to be pretty smooth. Sometimes it’s hardly noticeable!
I do have to say I still prefer my 2017 Kia Sorento better. The V6 sound and the better steering and throttle control. I do also wonder about Jeeps longterm reliability too. Even in EV mode, I could constantly hear switches or servos clicking and moving… imagine if one of them goes bad! :p The other complain I have is that this car is just not very efficient. Cruising at 60mph with ICE on, I’m only getting around 24mpg! Even in EV mode, fully charged 17 kWh battery could get Honda Clarity 50 miles of range, this Jeep can only do 25 miles. Oh well, at least it can tow 6000 lbs… I hope? I’ll find out! ;) Thank God and Volta for free electrons! In LA, these free chargers are almost never available but in my current neighborhood, which is more purple, most probably don’t like EV… so I’ve been doing my grocery shopping on a daily basis now! :p
Anyway, then my urge began to snowball. Although I couldn’t afford to buy the Jeep, but the rebates along with the tax credit for the lease made if more affordable so I can not only get an EV but also a more formidable tow vehicle! 6000 lbs tow capacity is an upgrade to my Sorento’s 5000lbs! If I had to return to office, then I probably would’ve gotten the model 3, but for now, I’m more biased with ability to go further with camping! ;)
I really like the BMW X5 PHEV the best, but I can’t even afford leasing that. I also like the Mazda CX90, but the PHEV version of that can only tow 3500 lbs! So Jeep GC 4xe is pretty much the only game in town that’d fit my mission requirements.
This is my 1st Jeep. I really like how it looks. The most powerful/torquey/masculine car I’ve ever had! It does have a premium feel to it. I still can’t believe it’s a $70k car! Luckily with tax credit and rebates, it’s kinda like leasing a $50k car. Plus, if it has horrible reliability, I could return it after 3 years! :p
I also thankful for all those Volta chargers giving me free electrons! Needless to say we’re shopping at our local Albertsons/safeways quite often!
4234
4231
This is the result of my 1st tank of fuel:
4235
I pumped in~17 gallons and I traveled 524 miles so that’s about 31 mpg!
I’m not sure how the Jeep computer calculated 26.6 mpg. If we ignore all the ‘green’ electric miles, I went 248 miles with ICE running, so that’s about 15 mpg. That’s sounds about right for such a big car… which is probably what my Sorento would’ve done.
Overall I’m very happy with it. I saw people on Jeep forum complaining about various problems, but luckily mine is still trouble free after nearly a month. I’ve also read magazine reviews saying that transition between gas and electric motor can be jerky, but I’ve found mine to be pretty smooth. Sometimes it’s hardly noticeable!
I do have to say I still prefer my 2017 Kia Sorento better. The V6 sound and the better steering and throttle control. I do also wonder about Jeeps longterm reliability too. Even in EV mode, I could constantly hear switches or servos clicking and moving… imagine if one of them goes bad! :p The other complain I have is that this car is just not very efficient. Cruising at 60mph with ICE on, I’m only getting around 24mpg! Even in EV mode, fully charged 17 kWh battery could get Honda Clarity 50 miles of range, this Jeep can only do 25 miles. Oh well, at least it can tow 6000 lbs… I hope? I’ll find out! ;) Thank God and Volta for free electrons! In LA, these free chargers are almost never available but in my current neighborhood, which is more purple, most probably don’t like EV… so I’ve been doing my grocery shopping on a daily basis now! :p