Jeep has officially revealed the 2026 Jeep Recon, a fully electric, off-road-ready SUV delivering an estimated 250 miles of range. After years of uncertainty, the Recon is finally moving into production, a surprising outcome given how many automakers have been scaling back electric vehicle plans.
Three years ago, Jeep announced an ambitious EV strategy that included launching the Recon and Wagoneer S in North America by 2024. While the Wagoneer S arrived in early 2025, the Recon appeared stuck in limbo as parent company Stellantis and other automakers pulled back from aggressive EV rollouts due to weaker-than-expected demand. Ram even canceled a planned all-electric pickup in favor of an extended-range model, and Stellantis committed $13 billion toward U.S. manufacturing with far less focus on electrification.
Despite those shifts, the Wrangler-inspired Recon survived. Jeep confirmed the SUV will enter production in 2025 at its Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico, starting at $65,000 before the $1,995 destination fee. It will debut in the U.S. and Canada first before expanding globally.
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The Recon carries Jeep’s respected Trail Rated badge and includes off-road features such as the Selec-Terrain traction management system, underbody protection, tow hooks, e-locker axle technology, and rugged off-road tires. Jeep says electrification enhances off-road performance by delivering instant torque and precise control.
Power comes from a 100 kWh battery producing 650 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque, launching the SUV from 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds, an unusually fast figure for a Jeep built for trails rather than drag strips.
The SUV features a modern interior with a 14.5-inch horizontal touchscreen, the largest ever in a Jeep, along with classic design cues like removable doors, LED taillamps reminiscent of the Wrangler, and a swing gate.
Jeep also announced it will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for select EVs, including the Recon. However, the charging port will not be built-in; owners will need an adapter to use Tesla’s Supercharger network.
The big question ahead is whether American SUV buyers will choose the electric Recon, especially since a base 2026 Wrangler still starts under $50,000. The Recon’s power, design, and tech-forward interior may help close the gap, but the market will decide.
