After years of delays, the 2026 Jeep Recon has gone on sale at US dealerships as the brand’s first fully electric, Trail Rated off-road SUV and the only battery-powered utility vehicle available with removable doors. The Recon Moab serves as the sole model at launch, with pricing starting at $65,000 before a $1,995 destination charge, bringing the drive-away total to $66,995.
What the Recon is
The Recon enters the market as a 2026 model, built on Stellantis’ STLA Large unibody platform and a cousin of the Jeep Wagoneer S. It is about the same size as a Grand Cherokee and seats five passengers.
The 2026 Jeep Recon is the only fully electric utility vehicle designed with removable doors, removable rear-quarter glass and removable swing gate glass, as well as the only fully electric utility vehicle with an available Sky One-Touch Power Top. It also features electronic locking differentials, skid plates, off-road-rated tires and Jeep’s Trail Rated certification.
Classic touches include Wrangler-inspired LED taillamps and a swing gate. A 14.5-inch touchscreen, the largest ever installed in a Jeep, sits alongside a 12.3-inch digital cluster display.
Power, range and charging
A 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack feeds dual electric motors producing 670 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque, with standard four-wheel drive. A one-speed automatic transmission is standard. Jeep estimates the vehicle reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 seconds in Sport mode.
The Recon uses a 100.5-kWh battery pack and a 400-volt electrical architecture. The launch-edition Moab trim was initially estimated at 230 miles of range; the official EPA result came in at 222 miles. Jeep says it can charge from 5% to 80% in 28 minutes on a DC fast-charging station.
Range is the Recon’s chief concern, with its 222-mile EPA figure falling considerably short of most other electric SUVs on sale for 2026. The Subaru Trailseeker, the Toyota bZ Woodland and the Chevrolet Blazer EV all offer significantly better range.
The Recon is built at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico, which means it will not qualify for federal EV tax credits. Buyers expecting a credit offset will need to factor that into their total cost of ownership, an important distinction given the starting price sits well above the segment average.
Market position and competition
Options can push the sticker price beyond the base figure; Jeep has not confirmed a fully-loaded price. Other trims are expected to follow the launch Moab.
The closest alternative is the Rivian R1S. The R1S is larger, with a third-row seat, and is still a very capable off-roader. It is also available in powerful three- and four-motor configurations and has considerably more range than the Recon. In the Recon’s favor are its lower price and open-air cabin.
The Recon enters a segment that has become increasingly competitive. Readers tracking record used-EV sales will note that even well-established electric SUVs are still fighting for margin on dealer lots.
With the next-generation Wrangler still years away, the Recon is stepping in as Jeep’s primary off-road halo vehicle in the electric segment. The brand recently drew separate attention for a safety recall covering nearly 97,400 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs.
What comes next
Jeep describes the Recon as designed to amplify all five senses by combining open-air freedom, all-electric performance and legendary Jeep capability, and notes that limited quantities are available. The vehicle entered the US market in the second half of 2026, at least several months later than initially anticipated, with production at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico.
The Recon arrives late in the 2026 model year after numerous production delays , meaning the launch window before the 2027 cycle begins is short. How quickly Jeep can add lower trim levels and close the range gap with rivals will be the decisive factor in whether the Recon establishes itself as a serious player or remains a niche curiosity.
