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Electric Jeep Wrangler Magneto Concept Debuts As Part Of Easter Safari Lineup The Jeep brand has unveiled an electric conversion of the Wrangler Rubicon SUV, which retains the original mechanical all-wheel drive system and a 6-speed manual gearbox. Jeep has rolled out four new concepts that will be taking their talents to the trails. The concepts consist of a restomodded classic like the Jeepster Beach, modern overlanding options like the Wrangler Orange Peelz and Gladiator Red Bare, and for the first time, a fully electric Jeep dubbed the Magneto. The Magneto concept is the most straightforward electric conversion imaginable, they took a regular Wrangler Rubicon, threw out the 3.6-liter gasoline V6 replaced it with an electric motor and placed the battery and other electrical components where there was a place for them. The output characteristics of the electric motor are similar to those of the V6, maximum output of 290 horsepower, and 370 Newton-meter of torque. T...