Jeep has long been known for rugged dependability and off-road ability, but not so much for electric power.
That changed in 2023, when the American car maker launched the Avenger, a small crossover electric car with a range of 400km (248 miles).
Now, Jeep has revealed its second all-electric car, which uses a name familiar to many Jeep drivers.
Meet the new Jeep Recon. We’ve got all the information you need to know about it, so read on to find out more…
Due to arrive in several global markets around the world in 2026, the new Jeep Recon will go on sale effectively as the electric equivalent of the venerable Wrangler.
Unlike the Avenger and Wagoneer S, which are both already on sale, the Recon is the first electric Jeep built with a focus on off-road ability.
Jeep claims it’s the only fully off-road-capable electric car on the market, although we reckon Mercedes-Benz would dispute that claim, having recently launched the electric G-Class earlier this year.
Power comes from two electric motors, which produce a staggering 670bhp and 620lb ft of torque.
The Recon gets a 100kWh battery, which is identical in capacity to the Peugeot e-3008 and Peugeot e-500,8 to which the Jeep is technically related. The battery is protected by a reinforced steel underbody.
The Jeep Recon utilises the STLA Large platform's 400V electrical system, which supports rapid-charging speeds of up to 160kW. Jeep estimates the Recon's range to be around 450 km (280 miles) based on the US's stringent EPA standard, translating to approximately 530 km (330 miles) under the WLTP cycle.
Jeep says the nature of electric cars, including the instant torque and the silent powertrains, makes the Recon an ideal off-roader. As standard, it offers 34-degree approach, 34.5-degree departure and 23.5-degree breakover angles. Those figures are only slightly below the capabilities of the Wrangler.
The Recon's suspension consists of a double-wishbone arrangement up front and an integral link at the back. Jeep says this helps produce maximum tyre contact and responsiveness while away from the Tarmac. Coupled with chunky 33-inch off-road rubber (standard on the US-only Moab trim), it gives the Recon 238mm of ground clearance.
The Recon is said to offer "pure open-air freedom", featuring removable doors and folding front and rear windows – another first for an EV. While the Wrangler has a removable roof, the Recon gets a huge retractable sunroof instead. Up front, the Recon gets a light-up grille.
Inside, the Recon’s cabin is noticeably modern and digital, compared to the more rugged interface used by the Wrangler. Its central touchscreen measures 14.5in and controls most of the car’s convenience functions, including the climate controls. It sits alongside a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Some physical controls do remain, though. These include buttons and switches for the volume, radio and ESC control. The Recon also offers a wireless phone charger.
The rugged theme continues with the car’s material quality, with durable, resistant panels and grab handles to improve access.
The new Jeep Recon will go on sale in North America in the next few months, before European sales commence in late 2026. Pricing is still unconfirmed, but we’d expect a figure of around £75,000 ($98,000 USD, €85,000) in the United Kingdom.
