Stellantis' Jeep brand has announced that manufacturing of the fully electric 2026 Recon model will commence in the early part of 2025, marking three years since its initial unveiling and following several postponements.
The vehicle utilizes a specialized electric vehicle platform, offering 650 horsepower along with 620 pound-feet of torque. Equipped with a 100-kilowatt-hour battery, it provides approximately 250 miles of driving distance per charge and can reach 60 miles per hour from a standstill in under 3.6 seconds.
Positioned as the pioneering all-electric SUV to achieve Trail Rated certification in the market, the Recon satisfies Jeep's rigorous criteria for off-road performance, including traction, water crossing depth, handling agility, suspension flexibility, and underbody height. Supported by its four-wheel-drive system and 33-inch all-terrain tires, it is designed to navigate diverse off-road environments effectively.
The Recon had been slated for a 2024 debut, but the nearest indication of progress appeared in late-2024 images of a potential test vehicle. In a recent interview with MotorTrend, Jeep's chief executive Bob Broderdorf indicated that dealer deliveries would occur in the spring of 2025. However, the official Jeep site, which appears outdated, lists an arrival in late 2025.
Jeep earlier launched hybrid variants of its Grand Cherokee and Wrangler SUVs. This year, these models faced major recalls affecting more than 375,000 units over concerns with battery-related fire hazards, following a comparable action the prior year that impacted 194,000 hybrid vehicles for identical safety issues.
The electric Recon carries an entry-level price tag of $65,000, with assembly planned at the Toluca facility in Mexico.