The full reveal of the Recon EV is coming soon. Jeep’s CEO has firmly shut down rumors that this Wrangler-sized electric off-roader was cancelled, confirming that it will hit the market shortly.
Jeep’s electric off-roader is slated for a Spring 2026 launch.
Originally planned to debut in 2023 with sales following the next year, the Recon is very much alive. Bob Broderdorf, Jeep’s new CEO as of February, emphasized that claims of the electric off-roader being cancelled are completely false.
In fact, Broderdorf told MotorTrend that more details about the Recon EV are on the way, with sales scheduled to begin next spring.
With Stellantis reshuffling its electrification plans, speculation had arisen that the Recon EV might be axed. Fortunately, that doesn’t appear to be the case.
Jeep first unveiled the Recon EV as a concept in 2022, promising that it could handle the Rubicon trail with enough charge to return to town for a recharge. While not a replacement, the Recon draws inspiration from the legendary Wrangler.
This will be Jeep’s first true off-road EV. Leading up to its official debut, the vehicle has already been spotted in the wild several times.
Spy shots of the interior appeared on JeepReconForum last year, confirming the SUV will include Jeep’s signature Selec-Terrain traction control with modes like “Rock” and “Mud.” As it nears production form, the Recon increasingly resembles a Ford Bronco rather than a Wrangler.
Even if sales are modest, Jeep sees the all-electric Recon as a pivotal model for strengthening its presence in the off-road market.
Stellantis will produce the Recon at its Toluca, Mexico plant alongside the Wagoneer S, Jeep’s first electric SUV in North America. The Jeep Cherokee and Compass are also built there, sharing the STLA Large platform.
Broderdorf said, “It’s okay if the Recon is low-volume. If I need to sell more Cherokees, so be it.”
Final specs and pricing are yet to be confirmed, but the Recon EV is expected to offer around 350 miles of range. Prices will likely start near $60,000, with higher-end trims like the MOAB and Rubicon potentially reaching around $80,000.
