The power for the Jeep Renegade concept is provided by a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack. The small-displacement (1.5-liter, 3-cylinder) BLUETEC diesel engine acts as a range extender – allowiong for journeys beyond 40 miles. In fact, the Jeep Renegade concept boasts a 400-mile range.
According to a Jeep press release the Renegade's BLUETEC diesel engine generates an additional 115 horsepower when needed, while greatly reducing exhaust emissions when compared to standard gasoline engines. Renegade is capable of achieving an equivalent petroleum fuel economy of 110 miles per gallon, which is four-to-five times greater than an equivalent gasoline-only vehicle.
The all-new Jeep Renegade concept's lightweight aluminum architecture and regen-braking system help to improve overall efficiency, while dual electric 200 kilowatt (268 horsepower) motors propel a very capable 4x4 system – complete with low range and locking differentials -- worthy of carrying the Jeep name.