LDV eT60 vs Jeep Gladiator

The LDV eT60 starts from $99,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Gladiator opens at $84,990. That makes the Jeep Gladiator the more affordable entry point by $15,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $109,989 and $93,489 respectively.

The LDV eT60 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Jeep Gladiator, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The LDV eT60 holds a 4-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Jeep Gladiator.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the LDV eT60 and 6 in the Jeep Gladiator.

The LDV eT60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Gladiator gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV eT60 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Jeep Gladiator. The Jeep Gladiator counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Alpine audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the LDV eT60 gets leatherette upholstery while the Jeep Gladiator offers nappa leather.

The LDV eT60 uses a Electric Motor producing 130kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator responds with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 naturally aspirated with ESS making 209kW and 347Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Jeep Gladiator has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jeep Gladiator is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV eT60 measures 5,365mm long on a 3,155mm wheelbase, 226mm shorter than the Jeep Gladiator at 5,591mm (3,488mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Gladiator generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Jeep Gladiator leads with a 2,721kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,721kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 160,000km (LDV eT60) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Gladiator). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Gladiator).