Jeep has begun deliveries of the 2026 Recon, an all-electric mid-size SUV that pairs 650 horsepower with removable doors and a Trail Rated badge, staking the brand's off-road reputation on a battery-powered platform built in Mexico.
The Recon arrives as the second electric vehicle in Jeep's lineup, joining the Wagoneer S on the STLA-Large unibody architecture. It is the first Jeep designed from the outset to blend electric propulsion with the trail capability that defines the brand, featuring an electric locking differential, 9.1 inches of ground clearance, and a Selec-Terrain traction system with dedicated rock, sand, and snow modes.
At a starting price of $65,000, the Recon undercuts the Rivian R1S and Land Rover Defender while offering acceleration figures that match high-performance internal-combustion SUVs. The trade-off is weight and efficiency: the vehicle tips the scales at 6,112 pounds, limiting its EPA-estimated range to 230 miles on the launch-edition Moab trim.
What the specs deliver
The Recon uses a 100.5-kWh battery pack feeding dual electric drive modules, one at each axle, producing a combined 650 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque. Jeep claims a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds in Sport mode and 3.8 seconds in standard Auto mode.
The 400-volt electrical architecture supports DC fast charging that replenishes roughly 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, or charges from 5 to 80 percent in about 28 minutes. On a 240-volt Level 2 home charger, the same 5-80 percent cycle takes approximately 7 hours. A standard 120-volt household outlet would require up to 52 hours.
The Moab launch trim rides on 33-inch Nexen Roadian ATX all-terrain tires and includes skid plates for the battery pack, drive motors, and transfer case. A swing-out tailgate with a full-size spare, side rock rails, and an anti-glare hood graphic are also standard. Despite its off-road focus, the Recon is rated to tow only 3,300 pounds, less than the Wagoneer S and well below the Grand Cherokee 4xe hybrid's 6,000-pound capacity.
Jeep says future trims may achieve up to 250 miles of range, though the company has not specified what mechanical changes would produce that gain.
Interior and technology
The cabin departs from the Wrangler's utilitarian aesthetic with a 14.5-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster running Uconnect 5 software. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon FireTV, Alexa integration, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot are standard.
The Recon's doors are removable, like the Wrangler's, but with a key difference: window switches remain on the doors rather than relocating to the center console. Side mirrors can attach to the door hinges when the panels are removed. A modular accessory rail above the instrument panel accepts mounts for dash cams or navigation devices.
Cargo space measures 30.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats, with an additional 3.0 cubic feet in the front trunk. The second row folds flat. A dual-pane panoramic sunroof and the Sky One-Touch powertop, which opens nearly the full roof area, are available.
Safety and warranty
Jeep equips the Recon with more than 170 standard safety and driver-assistance features. These include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, adaptive cruise control, Level 2 active driving assistance, surround-view camera, active parking assistance, driver monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and trailer-sway control.
Off-road-specific additions include rough-road cruise control for trails and front and rear camera washers. The Moab trim also includes Capri leatherette upholstery and heated front seats.
Jeep covers the Recon with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty, a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and an eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty.
What buyers should consider
The Recon enters a market where EV incentives have shrunk and consumer enthusiasm has cooled. Because it is assembled at the Toluca plant in Mexico, it does not qualify for the U.S. federal EV tax credit, a $7,500 disadvantage against some domestic-built competitors.
Consumer Reports, which published a preview in April, advised prospective buyers to wait at least a year for reliability data before purchasing. The publication noted that Jeep's historically below-average reliability scores, combined with an entirely new powertrain and platform, create uncertainty.
The Recon's primary competitors include the Jeep Wagoneer S, Rivian R1S, Land Rover Defender, and the upcoming Scout Traveler. Its 230-mile range lags behind the Rivian R1S's 270-plus miles and falls far short of the 300-mile threshold that has become standard expectation in the $60,000-plus EV segment.
For buyers prioritizing off-road capability over efficiency, the Recon offers a unique proposition: genuine trail hardware, open-air freedom, and acceleration that matches the Wrangler 392 V-8. Whether that combination justifies the price and range compromise will depend on how owners actually use the vehicle.