All-electric Jeep Recon 4Xe set to launch by end of 2025

Jeep will launch its Recon 4Xe electric off-roader by the end of the year, expanding its EV range to three models.

First announced way back in 2022, the Wrangler-sized SUV is expected to finally enter production towards the end of 2025 ahead of a full roll-out in 2026.

The Jeep Recon 4Xe recently appeared in the US brand’s Superbowl advertisement, which highlighted the brand’s multi-powertrain strategy, and has a new preview page on the company’s website.

Maintaining a traditional Jeep look, the Recon has chunky bumpers, a wide track, and a contemporary version of Jeep’s signature front end. Like its sister car, the similarly-sized Wrangler, the Recon’s doors and roof can also be removed to really connect with nature.

Jeep has been scant on details about the Recon’s interior, but it says it will be ‘lush’ and will be available with “adaptable cargo options, practical capability and intuitive entertainment features.”

The Recon will rival the likes of the Ford Bronco, the new Hummer EV, and the Bollinger B1. It won’t, however, replace the Wrangler which is expected to carry on in petrol and hybrid form.

Once again, Jeep has not announced any technical details such as battery size. It has, however, revealed that its latest all-electric offroader will have permanent four-wheel drive and sit on Stellantis’ bespoke EV STLA Large architecture, which can accommodate batteries with over 100kW capacity.

To provide the Recon with genuine off-road ability, standard equipment will include Jeep’s Selec-Terrain traction-management system with sand-plugging abilities, under-body protection, tow hooks and aggressive off-road tyres as standard.

When it goes on sale, the Recon 4Xe will be the third EV to wear the Jeep badge, alongside the compact European-only Avenger and the Grand Cherokee-sized Wagoneer S.

Jeep is also said to be in the process of developing a fourth, mid-sized all-electric model as a replacement for the Compass.