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On today's plug-pulling episode of Quick Charge, Stellantis is pulling the plug on a number of popular plug-in hybrid models from Jeep and Chrysler, while falling sales and ongoing union clashes at Giga Berlin could spell the end of the road for Tesla production in Germany.

We also take a quick look at some of the many other EVs going the way of the Dodo in 2026 (including the best-selling electric pickup in all the land and a credible Model Y competitor that never got a fair shake), a red wave of EVs headed into Europe, and why this writer thinks you should lease instead of buy – enjoy!

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• The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is dead along with these two other Stellantis plug-in hybrids
• Last call: check out these EVs before they’re gone for good in 2026 [update]
• Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s days numbered?
  • Tesla throws ‘cringe’ anti-union concert for Giga Berlin employees ahead of vote
• EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe
• Forget what you’ve heard – leasing your car is almost ALWAYS the right move

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