The top version delivers 659 horsepower and can travel about 250 miles on a single charge.
Jeep is making another push into the world of eco-friendly adventure with the 2026 Recon—the brand’s first fully electric model to wear the Trail Rated badge. It combines sports-car-level acceleration with a promise of genuine off-road capability. Still, the timing of its debut raises some questions.
With EV sales slowing, rival projects being canceled (including some at Ram), and weak demand for the electric Wagoneer S, launching a niche electric off-roader looks like a calculated risk.
The Recon lineup will expand over time, but for now Jeep is launching just one version: the Recon Moab. It uses one electric motor on each axle, delivering impressive—though not class-leading by EV standards—performance.
Output is rated at 659 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque, which is 50 hp and about 3 lb-ft more than the range-topping Wagoneer S built on the same STLA Large platform. The Recon accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and offers an estimated range of about 250 miles from its 100-kWh battery. For comparison, the Wagoneer S is about two-tenths quicker and can go roughly 294 miles, but that tradeoff comes with the Recon’s real off-road hardware.
Only the Recon earns Jeep’s Trail Rated badge—the same one you’ll find on the Wrangler. That means it has passed demanding tests involving water fording and obstacles that would stop a typical crossover in its tracks.
To earn that designation, the Moab version comes with 33-inch tires, a 15:1 final drive ratio for stronger low-speed torque, locking differentials, Selec-Terrain drive modes including a Moab-exclusive Rock mode, and Selec-Speed Control for confident climbs and rock crawling.
The battery pack is protected by steel skid plates, and the suspension components have been reinforced to handle the high torque output.
Unlike the Wrangler’s solid axles, the Recon uses independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
That setup should translate into better on-road manners, where the Recon primarily operates as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. Off-road geometry, however, tells a more nuanced story. Approach angle is 33.8 degrees, breakover is 23.3 degrees, and departure angle is 33.1 degrees. That’s less aggressive than the Wrangler Rubicon 392, which posts 46.7, 24.5, and 39.8 degrees, respectively.
Part of the reason is packaging. While the Recon is nearly as long as a Wrangler, it has a wheelbase about 5.5 inches shorter and significantly less ground clearance. The Recon offers 9.1 inches of clearance, compared to 11.1 inches on the Wrangler Rubicon and up to 12.9 inches on other Wrangler trims.
Still, its capabilities should be more than enough for 99 percent of owners—and the Recon’s styling clearly stays true to the Jeep DNA. The body keeps the classic Jeep silhouette with straight lines, a vertical grille, and boxy proportions.
Illuminated rings around the grille elements, flush door handles, and a contrasting roof add a modern touch without sacrificing character. Buyers can swap the standard two-panel panoramic roof for the Sky One-Touch system.
The doors, rear glass, and side windows can all be removed without special tools.
The Moab trim also stands out with blacked-out front and rear elements, fender flares, unique badging, and a matte hood decal.
Inside, the Recon sticks to its off-road roots with durable materials paired with modern tech. Despite sharing a platform, the cabin looks nothing like the Wagoneer S.
A horizontal dashboard and a passenger grab handle nod to classic Jeeps, but the real centerpiece is a massive 26-inch digital display area. It combines a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen—the largest screen setup ever offered in a Jeep.
That display makes it easier to use Jeep’s Trails app with pitch and roll maps, as well as camera views. A modular accessory rail is included for items like a GoPro. Audio comes from an Alpine sound system, with speakers relocated under the seats so music doesn’t disappear when the doors are off.
The 2026 Jeep Recon EV will be built at Jeep’s Toluca plant in Mexico, with the Moab version starting at $65,000. More affordable trims and lower-output versions are expected later on—or prices may come down the old-fashioned way, through heavy incentives, if the Recon proves as hard to sell as the Wagoneer S.