The annual Easter Jeep Safari is the pinnacle of 4x4 celebrations. Off-road enthusiasts from near and far travel to cake their rides in dirt from the pristine playground of Moab, Utah. Just ahead of the event I got the chance to drive some of the coolest concepts that made their way to Moab this year. Just like in past years, Jeep rolled out a buffet of fun builds, showcasing plug-in, electric, diesel, and V8 powertrains in the process.
The highlight of this year’s group was the reformed electric Wrangler, named Magneto 2.0. I drove the first version of this project a year ago, and took Jeep’s word when it said the original wasn’t anywhere close to production. This year, Magneto arrived with 625 horsepower, 40-inch rubber, and numerous other off-road upgrades to make it even more of a monster off-road. While it may not be anywhere near production, the Magneto 2.0 proves that a Wrangler EV will be a total riot on the trails in the future.
