Jeep unveils first of 12 special edition vehicles to be released next year
Starting with this special Wrangler, Jeep plans to release 12 limited edition vehicles over the next year.
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- Jeep has officially announced that it will release its all-electric off-road vehicle “Recon” in 2026.
- Jeep says the Recon is its first trail-ready all-electric SUV.
- The Recon is priced at $65,000 with a $1,995 destination charge.
Jeep’s long-awaited (and oft-delayed) Jeep Recon is officially hitting the market.
On Tuesday, November 18th, the company announced that the electric off-roader is finally ready for sale.
Recon examines a series of niche firsts in the world of electric vehicles. This is the first all-electric trail-ready SUV. It is also the first open-air electric SUV. In Jeep fashion, the Recon’s doors are removable.
The Recon makes 650 horsepower and can travel 250 miles on a full charge in the top trim level, Moab. Moab will be launched before other versions of the vehicle. Electronic differential locks allow drivers to open and lock the differential by flipping a switch while driving off-road.
With its square nose, removable doors, bumper-mounted tow hooks and hatch-mounted spare tire, the Recon continues Jeep’s tradition of boxy, off-road aesthetic sensibilities.
Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said Recon is a “bold step forward for the brand,” adding that he expects it to appeal to Jeep enthusiasts, one of the auto industry’s most loyal consumer groups.
“With Jeep Recon, we are proving that electrification is not only compatible with superior off-road performance,” Broderdorf said. “It can enhance it.”
Recon’s release coincides with Stellantis’ announcement that its vehicles will soon join Tesla’s Supercharger network, also known as the North American Charging System (NACS).
Jeep Wagoneer S, Dodge Charger Daytona and Jeep Recon are compatible with a network of more than 28,000 chargers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan and South Korea. Stellantis said in a news release that its vehicles will be able to access the network in 2026.
The Recon costs $65,000 with a $1,995 destination charge. Vehicles will be produced at the Toluca assembly plant in Mexico. Toluca was the site of production for the re-released hybrid Jeep Cherokee as part of a major investment by Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, but the product was moved to Belvidere, Illinois, and several vehicles were re-landed at a U.S. manufacturing facility.
The Recon goes on sale in the U.S. and Canada, and Jeep has indicated it will soon be rolled out globally.
Liam Rapley covers Stellantis and the UAW for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him: LRappleye@freepress.com.
