Jeep Recon EV debuts – 650 hp/840 Nm dual-motor off-roader, 100 kWh battery, 400 km estimated vary

The Jeep Recon has been unveiled because the model’s first totally electrical mannequin aimed primarily at off-road use, primarily presenting as a battery-electric model of the combustion-engined Wrangler.

That includes an electrical all-wheel-drive powertrain courtesy of a dual-motor setup providing 650 hp and 620 pounds-feet (840 Nm) of torque, the Jeep Recon is able to 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in a claimed 3.6 seconds, drawing from a 100 kWh, 400-volt battery that gives a claimed 250 miles (400 km) of vary on the US EPA estimate.

Jeep has but to specify the charging capabilities of the Recon, although being constructed on the Stellantis group’s STLA Massive platformthis must be in keeping with fashions utilizing a 400-volt structure which shall be able to peak charging capability of 175 kW.

The entrance drive unit on the Recon employs a 11:1 remaining drive ratio with an open differential, whereas the rear drive unit makes use of a 15:1 remaining drive ratio with an electronically locking differential. Traction administration is by the Selec-Terrain system that gives auto, Sport, Snow, Sand and Rock modes, together with a low-speed Selec-Pace Management hill climb and descent operate.

By way of off-roading capabilities, the Recon boasts of strategy, breakover and departure angles of 33.8 levels, 23.3 levels and 33.1 levels respectively in Moab trim with 33-inch tyres offering 231 mm of floor clearance. Suspension is by unequal-length double wishbones in entrance and a multi-link format on the rear.

The Recon EV attracts one other parallel with the Wrangler by way of bodywork, the place the brand new battery-electric mannequin has been designed with doorways, rear quarter glass and tailgate glass that may be eliminated with out the usage of instruments. In contrast to the Wrangler nonetheless, the roof on the Recon can’t be totally eliminated; it may be specified with both a normal dual-pane sunroof or a one-touch powered unit.

Inside, the Recon EV incorporates a 12.3-inch driver instrumentation show and a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, the latter touted as the most important provided in a Jeep mannequin but. Audio is by an Alpine sound system, utilizing audio system which are positioned beneath the seats to allow continued operate when the automobile’s doorways are eliminated.

A two-tier centre console incorporates a wi-fi machine charger on the higher stage and cable pass-through to a decrease compartment, and its door inside panels are modular with detachable straps and interchangeable cargo options. On the rear, the bags compartment holds as much as 1,866 litres with the rear seats folded, whereas the entrance trunk holds as much as 85 litres.

Manufacturing of the Jeep Recon EV begins early subsequent yr on the Toluca meeting plant in Mexico, and pricing for the Recon begins from US$65,000, starting with market launches in the US and Canada, with different markets to observe. In keeping with Autocarthe Recon shall be launched in the UK and in Europe late-2026.

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