The 2025 Jeep Recon EV: Everything You Need to Know

Jeep’s “Wrangler-inspired” off-road EV could arrive later this year.

Published February 26, 2024

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Updated February 26, 2024

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Jeep revealed its first two EV concepts during a a 4xe Day celebration in 2022. One has been unveiled in production form — the Jeep Wagoneer S, which should hit dealers sometime in Q3 2024. The other, which has not been fully unveiled yet, is the Recon.

We’ve seen Jeep toying around with electric Wrangler concepts over the last few years. The brand is not ready to take its iconic nameplate electric yet; the real Wrangler EV reportedly is coming for 2027. But the Recon EV should be the next best thing while we’re waiting.

Like the Wrangler, the Recon is boxy, and it should be trail-rated. Depending on which angle you look at, the Recon looks sort of like the electric love child of a Wrangler and a Grand Cherokee. We’d also accept the point of view that the Recon’s design represents “what Jeep should have done with the Cherokee.”

Here’s what we know so far about the new Jeep Recon EV.

The Recon is not an electric Wrangler

Jeep said the Recon is “inspired by the Wrangler.” But despite the similar boxy shape, it’s not a Wrangler, and it’s not intended to replace the Wrangler. Why didn’t Jeep just make this the electric Wrangler? It should feature some key differences.

The Recon is likely to ride on the STLA Large EV platform rather than the Wrangler’s traditional body-on-frame setup. And we would bet not being the Wrangler frees Jeep to explore options like using an independent front and rear suspension for better on-road handling.

Do we have any power and range specs for the Jeep Recon EV yet?

Jeep hasn’t provided firm specs for the Recon yet. But according to the British website Autocar, the Recon will pack nearly 600 horsepower in top-spec and a range of 373 miles. The latter number would drop under more stringent EPA testing but still likely exceed 300 miles.

Jeep has confirmed the Recon will receive the brand’s Trail Rated badge. Off-road features will include Jeep’s Selec-Terrain traction management system, e-lock axles, underbody protection, tow hooks and — at least judging from the pictures — BFGoodrich all-terrain tires.

How much will the Jeep Recon cost?

Jeep has not announced pricing for the Recon yet. But think higher upmarket than you’d expect Jeep to be. Motor Trend expects the Recon EV to start around $60,000; meanwhile, Autocar says the Recon will rival the Land Rover Defender, which starts around that price point. And we’d expect it to exceed the base price of the Wrangler 4xe hybrid, which is $49,995.

The Recon will be built in North America. So, units under $80,000 MSRP may be eligible for the federal tax credit.

When will the Jeep Recon arrive?

The production Jeep Recon has not been unveiled yet. So, Jeep did not hit its initial target of revealing the car during the 2023 calendar year. However, according to the Detroit News launching the Recon in 2024 remains a possibility … though it’s not clear what is meant by launch. Jeep’s CEO Antonio Filosa said the Recon’s first “full year” of production will be 2025.

Jeep Recon

The Jeep Recon will be Jeep’s second electric vehicle to launch in America. It’s Wrangler-inspired and should deliver substantial off-road capability without being a full-on Wrangler.