It’s been awhile since we’ve seen any news on the all-electric Jeep Recon. These models look nearly ready for primetime, though.
Back in September 2022, Jeep made a splash with its debut of the all-electric Recon — a new SUV that bears the spirit of the iconic Wrangler, but reimagines the styling and capability for an imminent physic shift away from internal combustion. As it happens, the model is still set to join the Wagoneer S (which itself may be delayed past this fall “if the quality isn’t perfect,” according to CEO Antonio Filosa). The general mindset in the moment is that the Jeep Recon will go into serial production sometime next year, but pre-production models already seem to be shipping out from the Toluca, Mexico production facility, as TFL viewer and friend Dale caught these examples in transport near Laredo, Texas.
Spotting these is significant, especially since we really haven’t seen or heard much of the Recon in recent months. Originally, rumors swirled that the four-wheel-drive midsize Recon may replace the Wrangler, though more recent news confirms the Wrangler (and its Gladiator pickup counterpart) aren’t going anywhere for several years to come.
Instead, the Recon will launch as an alternative of sorts to the Wrangler, complete with chunky styling and more aggressive rubber. While earlier examples sported BFGoodrich all-terrains, however, these cars seem to be running on 265/70-R18 Nexen Roadian ATXs (putting the tires at around 32.5 inches). Other than that, the only confirmed piece of technical information we have is that the Recon rides on the same STLA Large Platform as the Wagoneer S.
Pricing is another mystery surrounding the Jeep Recon, assuming it goes on sale on schedule in the coming months. Current estimates peg the all-electric off-roader’s starting price in the $60,000 range for a base, stripped-out Sport model, rising to about $75,000 for a Rubicon and possibly as much as $80,000 (or a little bit more) for a luxury-minded Sahara or High Altitude trim.
Fortunately, since we’re seeing these pre-production units in transit, presumably to Michigan, we should have more information from Jeep itself in the coming weeks. We’ll give an update when we have more concrete details.
