Jeep Recon Electric SUV Shows Lower Real-World Range Than Advertised
Real-world range tests of the Jeep Recon electric SUV have revealed a significantly shorter distance than official estimates, according to Car and Driver magazine.
The Jeep Recon electric SUV, marketed for its removable doors and 670 horsepower, has demonstrated a real-world driving range falling short of official estimates in recent tests. "Car and Driver" magazine conducted highway range tests that found the vehicle achieved approximately 257 kilometers (160 miles) on a full charge.
This figure is notably lower than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) projected range of up to 357 kilometers for the 2026 Jeep Recon Moab, which is equipped with a 94 kWh battery. During the test, the Recon averaged only about 2.7 kilometers per kilowatt-hour (kWh), placing its energy efficiency among the lowest tested by the publication.
In comparison, the heavier GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, with its much larger 205 kWh battery, achieved around 467 kilometers in the same test. Even when compared to its platform sibling, the Wagoneer S, which also uses a 94 kWh battery, the Recon's efficiency is less than half. The Wagoneer S reportedly traveled approximately 451 kilometers, achieving about 4.8 kilometers per kWh.
The Recon, weighing around 2808 kg, is reportedly designed with a primary focus on off-road capability rather than daily road driving, similar to its gasoline counterpart, the Wrangler. It features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system with a combined output of 670 horsepower and retains the Wrangler's signature open-air design with removable doors and glass panels.