All-Electric Jeep Recon Debuts With 250-Mile Range

The Jeep Recon — an all-electric SUV with an estimated range of 250 miles — has officially arrived, and honestly, I’m surprised to see it. Here’s the reason why.

Three years ago, Jeep laid out an ambitious electric roadmap with the announcement of three new EVs, two of which were expected to hit the North American market by 2024. The all-electric Jeep Recon and Wagoneer S were central to Stellantis’ plan to push Jeep into the electrified SUV space. At the time, the parent company projected that EVs would make up half of Jeep’s sales in North America — and 100% of sales in Europe — by 2030.

The Wagoneer S eventually launched in early 2025, but the Recon’s arrival was repeatedly delayed.
Meanwhile, the auto industry — including Stellantis, which also owns Ram and Chrysler — began stepping back from its earlier EV optimism as consumer demand fell short of expectations. In September, Ram scrapped its plans for a fully electric pickup and pivoted to its extended-range Ram 1500 REV. A month later, Stellantis committed $13 billion to U.S. manufacturing upgrades over the next four years under its new CEO, but electrification was no longer the centrepiece of its plan.

And yet, despite shifting industry priorities, the Wrangler-inspired Jeep Recon has survived.

The Trail Rated 2026 Jeep Recon.                                                                           Image Credits: Stellantis/Jeep

Jeep confirmed that the 2026 Jeep Recon, starting at $65,000 (plus a $1,995 destination fee), will enter production next year at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico. It will first launch in the U.S. and Canada before expanding globally.

The Recon is a four-wheel-drive EV sporting Jeep’s well-known “Trail Rated” badge — a designation that off-road enthusiasts take seriously.

To match that promise, the Recon comes standard with a full suite of off-road features:
• Selec-Terrain traction management
• Underbody protection
• Tow hooks
• Off-road tyres
• E-locker axle technology that electronically locks the differential for equal torque delivery to both rear wheels

“With the Jeep Recon, we’re proving that electrification isn’t just compatible with off-road excellence — it can enhance it,” Jeep brand CEO Bob Broderdorf said. “You get instant torque, precise control, and a quieter, more connected experience that still feels authentically Jeep.”

Jeep also announced it will adopt the North American Charging System (NACS) across certain EVs, including the Recon. However, the Recon won’t feature a native NACS port; drivers will need an adapter to use Tesla’s Supercharger network.

Powering the Recon is a 100-kWh battery paired with an electric powertrain that delivers 650 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque. The SUV can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds — an impressive speed, though admittedly unusual for a Jeep.

The 2026 Jeep Recon interior.                                                                                      Image Credits: Stellantis/Jeep 

But the most significant unknown remains: Will Americans actually buy it?
The iconic 2026 Wrangler starts at roughly $49,895 — far below the Recon’s price — and it’s unclear whether buyers will be willing to move upmarket for an electric variant.

Perhaps the appeal will come from its blend of performance, modern tech, and classic Jeep character. The Recon features the brand’s largest-ever touchscreen — a 14.5-inch horizontal display — and retains familiar styling cues, such as Wrangler-inspired LED taillamps, a swing gate, and removable doors.

Only time — and early sales — will tell if the Jeep Recon finds its place among SUV shoppers in a rapidly shifting EV landscape.