2026 Jeep Recon Brings Brand’s Legendary Off-Road Capability Into EV Era

Key Points

• The Jeep Recon is all-new for 2026, giving the brand a second electric-vehicle entry into the market.
• The Recon comes ready to hit the trail with unique off-road settings and Jeep’s signature Trail Rated badge. 

Jeep seems to be on a comeback tour, and it’s doing it by way of new models or heavy updates of existing ones. The Cherokee is making a return as a hybrid to take on heavy hitters like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V; the Grand Wagoneer has been refreshed with a much-needed range-extended electric powertrain; and the Grand Cherokee has been updated and receives a powerful new turbocharged inline-four-cylinder engine. And now, the brand is set to introduce a brand new EV into its lineup: the 2026 Recon. 

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Impressive Specs

• Key Takeaway: The Recon comes equipped with a dual-motor setup that puts out a total of 650 horsepower, plus a 100.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack that helps it achieve up to 250 miles of range.

Jeep has given the Recon impressive power. Equipped with four-wheel drive and dual 250-kilowatt electric motors, total combined output is 650 hp and 620 pounds-feet of torque. That power rating makes the Recon the most powerful vehicle in Jeep’s lineup, outpowering the Wagoneer S EV by 50 hp. If straight-line acceleration matters to you in a vehicle like this, Jeep says the Recon can hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. 

A 400-volt, 100.5-kWh battery pack helps the Recon achieve over 200 miles of range, depending on trim. Jeep is saying that at launch, the Recon’s Moab trim will get up to 230 miles of range, while a 250-mile version will come at a later date. 

Jeep has also ensured that the Recon can live up to the brand’s legendary off-road capability. The Recon has been granted a Trail Rated badge, and from the looks of things, that’s more than just a marketing gimmick. The Recon has a full-time 4WD system, rear locking differential, automatic disconnect for each front wheel to improve efficiency, large-diameter half shafts and full underbody protection (particularly for the battery pack). The Moab trim also features 33-inch tires and 9.1 inches of ground clearance. 

There’s also Jeep’s suite of off-road driving modes called Selec-Terrain, which includes Auto, Sport, Snow and Sand modes as standard, while the Recon Moab has an exclusive Rock mode with a hill-hold feature. This is all in addition to Selec-Speed Control that helps the driver maintain a set speed when going up or down a hill so they can focus on maneuvering the EV over obstacles. 

You might be a bit disappointed with the Recon’s curb weight and towing capabilities, however. The electric SUV is heavy, which is pretty much par for the course with EVs. At 6,112 pounds, its curb weight is 445 pounds more than the larger Wagoneer S — which to be fair likely has more to do with all its off-road hardware. As for towing, the Recon is rated for 3,300 pounds. 

Not as Small as You’d Think

• Key Takeaway: The Recon has dimensions that make it slightly shorter than a Grand Cherokee.

Despite its looks, the Recon isn’t the compact electric SUV you’d think it is. It’s pretty big, and a couple of its dimensions highlight how it’ll be one of the largest vehicles in Jeep’s lineup. The Recon’s overall length of 193.3 inches makes it just 0.2 inch shorter than a Grand Cherokee and just under an inch longer than a Wagoneer S. 

The Recon should be able to haul people and their things with ease. The second row has 0.3 inch more legroom than in a Grand Cherokee, and with the second row folded, there’s 65.9 cubic feet of cargo space, per Jeep’s measurements. That’s in addition to a 3-cubic-foot front trunk.

A Ruggedly Modern Interior

• Key Takeaway: Jeep designed the Recon’s interior to blend rugged capability with passenger-friendly features and modern technology

The Recon’s interior doesn’t look like a bad place to spend time. Like with most vehicles these days, screens dominate its cabin. Jeep says there’s over 26 inches of screens inside: a 12.3-inch display for the driver and another 14.5-inch center infotainment display that runs parent automaker Stellantis’ Uconnect 5 system. The system also has Amazon Alexa capability, as well as Jeep’s Trails Offroad app, which is an extensive guide to off-road trails in the U.S. and Canada. There’s also mapping tech by TomTom to help with road-trip planning and charging, plus EV-specific menus for drivers to see things such as range and battery info at a glance. 

Jeep also seemed to take a keen attention to detail with the Recon’s interior. The center console is tiered with a wireless phone charger up top, and the bottom has a pass-through for phone cords and enough space to hold things like bags or even a tablet. The top of the dash has an accessory rail for mounting things like a secondary navigation system or cameras, and there’s a large grab handle on the passenger side of the dash. The door panels are modular and come with removable elastic straps and interchangeable panels for cargo solutions. Or for open air motoring, the doors can be completely removed; Jeep says this makes the Recon the only electric SUV with removable doors. The rest of the interior gets covered in sustainable materials on the seats, doors and instrument panel.

The Recon Moab gets unique interior trim, as well, specifically an exclusive interior tan color called Joshua Tree. A standout part of the interior on the Moab trim is a red area on the center console that’s specifically for the Selec-Terrain and electronic locking differential switches. 

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Release Date and Pricing

Jeep says the Recon is set to enter production at its Mexico production facility in early 2026, and it will go on sale in North America first, with a global release later on. 

The downside, however, is the price. The Recon may be the second EV Jeep needs in its lineup, but it isn’t the affordable EV you might have thought it would be. Jeep says the Recon is set to start at $66,995 (price includes $1,995 destination charge).

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