- Jeep has revealed the Jeep Recon, the first fully-electric vehicle from the brand to gain its ‘Trail Rated’ badge, with this new model passing Jeep’s own rigorous tests that prove its off-road capabilities.
- The Jeep Recon will initially launch in North America in early 2026, with a starting price of $65,000 USD – with a European launch coming later in the year.
- This new EV will become the only fully-electric SUV with removable doors, and is inspired off the long-running ICE-powered Jeep Wrangler model.
Jeep brings the Wrangler into the electric era with the new Jeep Recon
The Jeep Recon will become the next fully-electric vehicle released by the brand, following the Wagoneer S SUV, launched last year. With its strong off-road capabilities, it’ll go up against other more purposeful electric SUVs currently on the market, such as the Rivian R1S. So far, the number of 4×4 electric cars offering true go-anywhere capabilities still remains low, with us yet to see the release of cars such as the all-electric Range Rover.
This new model is powered by front and rear electric motors, each rated for 250kW of power, giving the Recon an impressive overall horsepower 650 horsepower – and plenty torque to boot, all-important for those off-road trails. Much like many previous Jeep Wranglers, this new model will have the option to remove all doors, rear quarter glass, and swing gate glass, making this a very unique proposition on the EV market.
The Jeep Recon will also be one of the first Stellantis EVs to adopt a NACS charging connector, in North American markets – with Stellantis set to pivot its entire North American EV lineup to the increasingly popular standard. This will grant the Recon access to a growing number of charge points on the Tesla Supercharger network.
Bob Broderdorf, CEO of Jeep, commented:
“The 2026 Jeep Recon is a bold step forward for the brand, an all-electric SUV that stays true to our core values of freedom, adventure and capability. It’s trail-rated, purpose-built and ready to take Jeep enthusiasts into the future without compromising the legendary performance they expect. With the Jeep Recon, we’re proving that electrification isn’t just compatible with off-road excellence, it can elevate it, delivering instant torque, precision control and a quieter, more connected driving experience that’s uniquely Jeep.”
