What’s New for 2026: The All-Electric 2026 Jeep® Recon Arrives
The 2026 Jeep® Recon isn’t a refresh — it’s basically a brand-new vehicle. Jeep traded the Wrangler-based gas powertrain for dual electric motors, 650 horsepower, and Trail Rated® engineering built from the ground up. 495 Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Lowell, MA breaks down every major change before it arrives.
A Different Kind of Power
The previous gas-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon trim topped out at 270 horsepower. This new Jeep model answers with dual electric motors, 650 horsepower, and 620 lb-ft of torque that arrives the instant your foot moves.
Zero to 60 mph takes just 3.6 seconds. A 100.5 kWh battery delivers up to 230 miles of range, and DC Fast Charging pushes it from five percent to 80 percent in about 28 minutes.
A New Platform, More Ways to Feel the Open Air
Traditional Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon models rode on a body-on-frame platform with solid axles. The 2026 Jeep Recon uses the STLA Large platform instead — fully independent suspension and smoother pavement manners without giving anything back on the trail. Removable rear-quarter glass and removable swing-gate glass join the standard removable doors, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof comes standard, and the Moab trim adds wider fender flares with topographic Jeep badges.
Trail Rated® Hardware Gets Smarter
The Trail Rated® badge still means something here. Selec-Terrain® adds a Rock mode exclusive to the Moab trim — tuned for electric motor response and controlled regenerative braking on steep descents. An electronically locking rear differential with a 15:1 final drive ratio keeps traction when one wheel goes airborne. Steel skid plates shield the battery, motors, and critical electronics.
A Much-Needed Cabin Upgrade
The jump from the previous Jeep Recon interior is real. That 12.3-inch Uconnect® 5 screen becomes a 14.5-inch display with navigation standard. Wireless Apple CarPlay®, an 11-speaker Alpine® audio system, and more than 170 standard safety features — including Active Driving Assist, a 360-degree camera, and Blind Spot Monitoring — come with every configuration. Heated power-adjustable front seats with memory and Capri leatherette made from recycled materials add comfort you’ll notice on the first drive back from the trail.
Explore the 2026 Jeep® Recon at 495 Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
You don’t have to wait for the 2026 Jeep Recon to hit the lot — our Jeep dealership in Lowell, MA is ready to answer your questions and get your name on the waitlist today. Our Jeep financing team will find terms that fit your budget when the time comes. Contact 495 Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM now and be among the first drivers in the region behind the wheel.