Jeep’s First-Ever Electric Off-Roader: An Early Look at the Recon
The 2026 Jeep Recon marks Jeep’s inaugural foray into an electric off-road SUV. After its initial reveal in 2022, production is slated to begin early next year with the Moab trim leading the lineup.
Two electric motors produce a combined 650 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque, enabling a 0–60 mph sprint in 3.6 seconds. It features four-wheel drive and carries the Trail Rated badge for serious off-road capability. The rear motor uses a 15:1 final drive with an electronic locking differential, while the front motor uses an 11:1 final drive with an open differential. The Moab trim adds a Selec-Terrain system with five drive modes, including a dedicated Rock setting.
The Recon is about five inches longer than the Wrangler four-door but rides on a six-inch shorter wheelbase. It weighs in at 6,112 pounds and is wider, with a height similar to the Wrangler; cargo capacity is slightly different in comparison.
Off-road geometry
Equipped with 33-inch tires, Moab-spec Recon offers 9.1 inches of ground clearance, a 33.8-degree approach angle, a 33.1-degree departure angle, and a 23.3-degree breakover angle. Jeep notes that throttle calibration is tuned to deliver torque in a controlled, precise manner for confident off-road driving.
Platform, battery, and performance
Built on the STLA Large platform shared with the Dodge Charger Daytona EV and Jeep Wagoneer S, the Recon relies on a 100.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack for up to about 250 miles of range. Top speed is limited to 112 mph.
Even with its electric powertrain, the Wrangler-inspired seven-slot grille remains, with each slot illuminated. U-shaped LED daytime running lights frame the headlights. The front bumper includes two red recovery hooks, and the rear features Wrangler-style LED taillights, a swing gate, and a full-size spare-tire carrier. Like the Wrangler, doors are removable and feature modular cargo panels that can be swapped. The swing gate glass and rear quarter windows can be removed, and a standard dual-pane sunroof is complemented by an optional Sky One-Touch Power Top for open-air driving.
The cabin is dominated by two vertical screens—a 12.3-inch driver display and a 14.5-inch center touchscreen running Uconnect 5. The interior replaces many buttons with digital HVAC controls, and a premium Alpine sound system drives under-seat speakers. With second-row seats folded, cargo capacity reaches 65.9 cubic feet, while a front trunk adds about 3.0 cubic feet of storage for small items.
Availability and pricing
Production will occur at Jeep’s Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico, with the Recon slated to go on sale in the United States and Canada first, followed by a global rollout. Jeep says pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
