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Base 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV Is $5K Cheaper, But Locks Performance Behind A Paywall

  • The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV introduces a new “Limited” trim in addition to the Launch Edition.
  • The Wagoneer S Limited is cheaper but has less power than the Launch Edition, with only 500 hp.
  • Owners can choose to unlock the full performance of the Wagoneer S Limited with an OTA upgrade.

The all-electric 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S now has a new, more affordable entry-level model. The “Limited” trim debuts at this week’s Chicago Motor Show, offering a $5,000 savings compared to last year’s Launch Edition. Prices start at $66,995 (including the $1,795 destination fee), down from the Launch Edition’s $71,995 price tag with delivery. However, it’s worth noting that the Launch Edition is currently available with a $3,000 discount until March.

Prior to this, the Wagoneer S was only available in the fully loaded Launch Edition, which came packed with a 600-hp electric motor, a McIntosh 1,200-watt sound system, and an expansive touchscreen infotainment setup. But with the arrival of the Limited trim, Jeep is taking a more à la carte approach, offering fewer standard features in exchange for a lower price tag.

Pay to Unlock Full Power? Yep, That’s a Thing Now

The new Limited version of the Wagoneer relegates many of those features to the optional extra list, including the Launch Edition’s impressive 600 hp (447 kW) output. Although the new entry-spec Limited model comes with the same mechanical hardware, with a pair of electric motors and four-wheel drive, the Launch Edition’s full 600 hp (447 kW) is locked away behind, well, a paywall.

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That’s right. The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited is quite literally limited to the lower output of 500 hp — that is unless you want to drop an as-yet undisclosed figure to unlock all 600 hp via an “Over The Air” upgrade named the Propulsion Boost Package. That also means that the 3.4-second 0–60 mph (0–96 km/h) time of the Launch Edition drops to what Jeep estimates will be “under four seconds” for the Limited model.

 Base 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV Is $5K Cheaper, But Locks Performance Behind A Paywall

What Do You Lose (and Gain) with the Limited?

While the Mcintosh audio system and front passenger screen become optional extras on the Limited, there’s a new Hydro Blue exterior color to choose from and an Arctic Grey interior color. Other standard features include the dual-pane sunroof, 20-inch alloy wheels, 10-way heated seats, and over 170 safety features. And, being a Jeep, you get to take advantage of the company’s Selec-Terrain 4xe traction management system with different programs for different conditions.

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No range figures were quoted, but with a lower power output as standard, it’s fair to assume that the new Limited model may be able to eke out a few extra miles over the Launch Edition’s 300-mile (482 km) range. The Wagoneer S can be recharged from 20–80 percent in 23 minutes via a DC fast charger, and all models will even be supplied with either a 48-volt Level 2 home charger or public charge credits from Stellantis’ Free2move ecosystem.

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S is now available to order online and will be arriving in Jeep dealerships throughout North America shortly, with a starting MSRP of $66,995 (including $1,795 destination). The 2025 Wagoneer S will also qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act lease EV credits ($7,500 for retail and lease purchases).

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Entry-Level Jeep Wagoneer S To Debut In Chicago

  • Jeep will use the Chicago Auto Show to introduce a new version of the Wagoneer S.
  • It will likely be an entry-level model that costs less than the $70,795 Launch Edition.
  • The Wagoneer S Limited could drop some features and cost around $67,000.

The Chicago Auto Show is right around the corner and it appears Jeep will use the event to introduce the 2025 Wagoneer S. The company isn’t saying much, but confirmed a new trim.

This suggests we can expect an entry-level variant as the 2024 model is offered exclusively in Launch Edition guise. It starts at $70,795 and dealers have been slapping on discounts in excess of $12,000 to make it more competitive. However, even then, it’s a tough sell as the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT starts at $54,995.

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While the new trim should help to expand the model’s appeal, it looks like another lackluster year for the Windy City. Besides two new Subaru SUVs, believed to be the Forster Hybrid and Forester Wilderness, there isn’t much to talk about besides the What Drives Her awards.

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That’s not exactly a jam-packed schedule – although Friday’s “MRE Snacks with Army” sounds wonderfully random – but it would still best the Detroit Auto Show. That once prestigious event didn’t have much besides the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards as well as the Ford Mustang RTR and Mustang GTD Spirit of America.

That being said, the Chicago Auto Show opens to the public on February 8th and runs through the 17th. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $12 for seniors (62+), and $12 for children (4-12).

 Entry-Level Jeep Wagoneer S To Debut In Chicago
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