Jeep’s removable-door electric off-roader promises pure backcountry escapism, but instrumented testing reveals steep pricing and range penalties.
The recipe for the 2026 Jeep Recon EV sounds like tailor-made escapism for drivers beaten down by the urban grind.
On paper, an all-electric trail rig makes romantic sense. The whisper-quiet torque of an electric drivetrain allows off-roaders to crawl through wooded terrain without shattering…
Yet when the Recon moves from the forest trail to instrumented road testing, the romance collides with cold, hard numbers.
Jeep’s removable-door electric off-roader promises pure backcountry escapism, but instrumented testing reveals steep pricing and range penalties.