Jeep is pushing deeper into the EV world with the reveal of the 2026 Jeep Recon, the brand’s first fully electric, Trail Rated SUV. Unlike many new electric crossovers that lean toward street-focused performance, the Recon is engineered from day one as a real off-roader, complete with standard 4×4, removable doors, and the kind of capability you expect from the brand.
Powered by a dedicated EV platform, the Recon delivers 650 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of instant torque, giving it enough punch to hit 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Jeep estimates up to 250 miles of all-electric range, depending on trim. Production kicks off early next year at the Toluca Assembly Plant, with a starting price of $65,000 before destination.
Jeep isn’t treating the Recon like just another EV—it’s built around a pair of Stellantis-designed electric drive modules rated at 250 kW each. The system gives the SUV full-time electric four-wheel drive with instant torque delivery. The Moab trim takes capability even further with a 15:1 rear final drive ratio. A locking rear differential is standard, while the front EDM uses an 11:1 ratio with disconnecting axle ends to improve efficiency at higher speeds.
A 100-kWh battery sits between heavy-duty skid plates. The Recon has 9.1 inches of ground clearance and solid approach, breakover, and departure angles helped by 33-inch tires on the Moab model.
Jeep’s familiar Selec-Terrain system returns with modes for Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand, and a new Rock mode designed specifically for the EV setup. Rock mode softens throttle response for precise low-speed control and adds hill-hold functionality. Low-speed Selec-Speed Control is also included.
Jeep clearly wanted the Recon to feel familiar. It has upright proportions, a squared-off greenhouse, and a new take on the brand’s signature seven-slot grille, which is now illuminated. Full LED lighting is standard, and the SUV keeps the open-air Jeep experience intact with a dual-pane sunroof or optional Sky One-Touch powertop. The Recon is the only EV with removable doors, quarter glass, and swing gate glass.
Gloss Black accents highlight the exterior, and the Moab trim adds more attitude with unique badging, rock rails, aggressive wheel flares, and a Wrangler-inspired tailgate with a full-size spare.
Inside there’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a large 14.5-inch center touchscreen. The dash is clean and horizontal, anchored by a large passenger grab handle. There’s nearly 66 cubic feet of cargo space with the second row folded and also a 3.0-cu.-ft. frunk.
The Moab trim introduces a new Joshua Tree–inspired Tan interior, blending earthy tones with a more premium finish. Recycled materials appear throughout the cabin, including the Capri synthetic seat surfaces and elements in the carpets and headliner.
A premium Alpine audio system is standard, and Jeep moved the speakers under the seats so you don’t have to worry about losing sound with the doors off.
Production of the 2026 Jeep Recon will start early next year.
