Stellantis Patents EV-Driven Winch, Potentially for Future EV Jeeps
Stellantis has been granted a new patent for an integrated winch system to be included on future electric vehicles.
The patent specifically refers to an integrated winch system powered by the high-voltage battery system and an electric drive motor already in the EV.
The approved design could foreshadow available options on future off-road-oriented models, such as the upcoming .
Stellantis was just granted a patent for a new technology we think will become a mainstay of future Jeep EVs. The patent covers an integrated winch system designed to be included on future electric vehicles. Originally reported by Mopar Insiders, the patent was filed on January 25, 2024, and was finally granted on January 21, 2025.
It's not uncommon to find off-roading vehicles equipped with a winch system, though they're nearly always a bumper-mounted electric system added after production. This new patent details an integrated winch that sources its power directly from the high-voltage battery and electric drive motors already equipped to the car. That patent does not specifically state as much, but the door is open to having a front and rear winch or a combination of both.
The drive motor adds a differential that, when activated, diverts torque from the front or rear axles and redirects it through a planetary gear set to drive the winch spool. The patent doesn't detail the exact location of the onboard winch, but rather, details the technology. The beauty of the patent design is that by sourcing its power from an existing traction motor it eliminates the need for a separate winch motor.
While some who appreciate the rugged aesthetic of a bumper-mounted winch may balk at the idea of hiding it, others will appreciate the integrated design shown in the patent. We doubt the technology will arrive with the upcoming Jeep Recon EV, but we wouldn't be surprised to see it added to the model in its first facelift.
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