All-Electric Wrangler Handles Off-Road Course With Ease

Still doubting the capabilities of an all-electric Wrangler?

Then you might want to check out this beast built by the CAD4X Laboratory at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Powered by a “dual 60 kW motor,” the Jeep cranks out 160 horsepower and 210 lb-ft. of torque, as highlighted in a Gas2.org report.

The all-electric rock-crawler is also fitted with 37″ tires fitted to KAIST-built wheels, in order to give all that extra torque the grip and durability necessary for crawling on rocks. In the video below, the KAIST Jeep is shown pulling off a number of impressive off-road maneuvers, proving that it’s as capable as most any Wrangler powered by a traditional combustion engine.

It all makes a pretty strong argument that tough terrains like Moab and the Rubicon could very well be overrun with electric Jeeps in the near future. Will yours be one of them?

Chime in with your thoughts on the forum. >>

Via [Gas2.org]