
- Jeep used the Los Angeles Auto Present to disclose an all-new electrical automobile constructed for the path, the 2026 Jeep Recon
- With detachable doorways and Wrangler-like dimensions, it reaches dealerships early subsequent yr
Now, this one’s extra prefer it.
Jeep sellers have an electrical automobile (EV) to promote you as we speak. However the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S is just not the automobile you think about whenever you hear the phrase “electrical Jeep.” It’s a high-performance automobile constructed for the pavement, with luxurious trimmings and a value to match.
Yesterday, Jeep revealed a automobile that possible comes nearer to your psychological image of the primary Jeep EV. The 2026 Jeep Recon has Wrangler-like proportions, detachable doorways, and sure among the finest off-road abilities of any new automobile.
It reaches dealerships early in 2026, Jeep says, with a beginning value of $66,995 together with vacation spot charges.
Stunning Energy for an Off-Roader
- 650 horsepower and a zero-to-60 dash of three.6 seconds make it probably the most highly effective off-roaders in the marketplace
Off-road driving usually means low-speed rock crawling and dust slinging. However the Recon might be able to critical velocity below the appropriate circumstances.
Every axle will get its personal digital drive module (EDM, in Jeep terminology), which “combines an electrical motor, gearing and energy electronics right into a single, compact unit for enhanced effectivity.” They mix to provide 650 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque, enabling the Recon to shoot to 60 mph in simply 3.6 seconds.
At debut, it can seem solely in Moab trim. That one incorporates a remaining drive ratio of 15:1, offering enhanced rock crawling energy. “Off-road efficiency is enhanced by way of an digital locking differential to make sure torque flows to each rear wheels when engaged. On the flip of a swap, the motive force can go from open differential to completely locked,” Jeep says.
Jeep estimates an all-electric vary of 250 miles. A set of 33-inch tires helps give it 9.1 inches of floor clearance.
Detachable Doorways; Rugged, Storage-Crammed Cabin
- The cabin contains tie-down straps within the doorways and an adjunct rail on the dashboard
“Off-road specs embrace 33.8-degree method angle, 33.1-degree departure angle, and 23.3-degree breakover angle,” the corporate says.
In traditional Jeep vogue, the doorways, rear-quarter glass, and swing-gate glass are detachable with out the necessity for any instruments.
Consumers can select from “a regular dual-pane sunroof or an accessible Sky One-Contact powertop.”
Inside, utility is the theme.
“A two-tiered pass-through heart console presents beneficiant room for gear, that includes an accessible wi-fi charger on the higher degree and a wire pass-through to a decrease compartment superb for tablets, purses, or bigger gadgets,” Jeep says. A touch-top rail helps you to mount cameras, navigation units, or geese left by different Jeep lovers.
“Recycled supplies are thoughtfully woven all through the cabin, reflecting Jeep Recon’s dedication to sustainability,” the corporate says. Recycled components embrace the headliner and carpets.
The motive force faces a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display screen, whereas a 14.5-inch central touchscreen is “the most important singular usable digital display screen area ever provided in a Jeep automobile.”
A brand new Trails Offroad map presents maps of off-road trails across the U.S., together with pitch and roll maps.
Gentle Competitors for Now
- EVs have nice potential as off-roaders, however restricted charging infrastructure limits their attraction for now
EVs supply nice promise for off-roading, however they won’t make sense in lots of areas till charging infrastructure helps path entry.
Pure rivals for the Recon embrace the costlier GMC Hummer EV and Rivian’s R1S SUV and R1T pickup. Rivian has launched its personal charging community targeted on constructing chargers close to frequent off-road trails. Because it grows, the thought may unfold.
KBB editors who’ve been off-roading in an EV say the expertise is outstanding. The comparative silence of an electrical off-roader means you possibly can hear the streams you’re fording, and wildlife is much less prone to run as you get close to.
