Ok, so somebody was eventually going to ask

[Gee-pah]

4xe owners: how hard do you think it might be to move the charging port into the engine bay, and run a charging port extension cord that leads, say, out of the grill, (or leads out someplace) and replace the driver's side cowl with the standard non 4xe cowl so I can get my cowl-attached roof rack working on a 4xe?

ok--don't blame me....the cowl: what a stupid place to put a charging port on a Wrangler!

Thanks.

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[wranglerbro]

4xe owners: how hard do you think it might be to move the charging port into the engine bay, and run a charging port extension cord that leads, say, out of the grill, (or leads out someplace) and replace the driver's side cowl with the standard non 4xe cowl so I can get my cowl-attached roof rack working on a 4xe?

ok--don't blame me....the cowl: what a stupid place to put a charging port on a Wrangler!

Thanks.

Guessing it’s up high on the cowl for a reason (i.e. water fording). Doubt it would be worth the headache or hassle, and guaranteed to void your warranty.

Totally get where you coming from though.

 

[SnB4xe]

4xe owners: how hard do you think it might be to move the charging port into the engine bay, and run a charging port extension cord that leads, say, out of the grill, (or leads out someplace) and replace the driver's side cowl with the standard non 4xe cowl so I can get my cowl-attached roof rack working on a 4xe?

ok--don't blame me....the cowl: what a stupid place to put a charging port on a Wrangler!

Thanks.

The primary reason to locate the port in that general area is because it is least likely to be damaged due to a minor collision. I know of several Nissan Leafs that were not drivable after a minor fender bender because they were unable to charge.


The 4xe isn't a full BEV of course, so not apples to apples but the general idea applies. If that port is damaged in a collision then the repair bill could increase quite a bit.

 

[Gee-pah]

I also read some place that the positioning on the cowl was in an effort to keep sparks far far away from gasoline fumes....but that alone could have been done by placing the electric port on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

 

[michail]

I just thought it was from a manufacturing perspective. Any other body panel would have required a major change to the manufacturing process and make such parts scarce for the 4xe.

 

[Black96z]

Most roof rack manufacturers already have 4xe parts available....

 

[Gee-pah]

Most roof rack manufacturers already have 4xe parts available....

LOD, Gobi?....would you mind sourcing which cowl attached manufacturers are 4xe compatible David? Thanks.

 

[Gee-pah]

I just thought it was from a manufacturing perspective. Any other body panel would have required a major change to the manufacturing process and make such parts scarce for the 4xe.

Fair point Michael. A cowl is easier to stock in "two flavors" (4xe, normal) than, say, a rear passenger's side quarter panel....

 

[michail]

Fair point Michael. A cowl is easier to stock in "two flavors" (4xe, normal) than, say, a rear passenger's side quarter panel....

Going by why the Gladiators' have rear doors with the wheel well cutout still in place.

 

[LoganDzwon]

I think all the US companies are putting in the same general area. Well, except maybe Telsa.

 

[GATORB8]

I remember hearing one of the engineers discuss the placement in a video. I don't have time to check, but it may have been this one with TFL and the Powertrain head:

 

[Gee-pah]

I remember hearing one of the engineers discuss the placement in a video. I don't have time to check, but it may have been this one with TFL and the Powertrain head:

Thanks Matt. What you speak of is at 23:10.

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