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Another electric Jeep SUV is almost here. With its official debut just around the corner, Jeep’s new Recon EV was spotted charging in production form, giving us our best look at the Wrangler-inspired SUV. Will the Recon live up to its legendary predecessor?
With its first all-electric luxury SUV, the Wagoneer S, arriving at US dealerships any day, we are already getting a look at Jeep’s next EV.
The Recon is Jeep’s second global electric SUV. It was first unveiled in 2022 alongside the Wagoneer S and Avenger as part of its new EV lineup. The Avenger was launched in early 2023 in Europe, but it’s not expected to arrive in the US.
While Jeep is preparing for the first Wagoneer S deliveries in the US, many are even more excited for its next electric SUV.
Although we’ve seen the Recon several times as it inches closer to its official debut, the most recent image reveals the electric SUV in production form.
After introducing the concept, Jeep claimed the rugged EV was still built to conquer any terrain but with zero tailpipe emissions. Perhaps even better, it can do it in near silence.
Jeep says the Recon is “inspired by the legendary Wrangler.” It will feature similar options like removable doors and windows.
Jeep’s Recon EV sheds camo charging ahead of launch
Jeep’s former CEO, Christian Meunier, said the Recon EV could tackle the “mighty Rubicon Trail.” For those unfamiliar with the Rubicon, it’s considered one of the most challenging off-road trails in the world. The rocky terrain, narrow paths, and steep hills make the Rubicon tough for even the most seasoned off-road warriors.
The new image from Kindelauto finally reveals the Jeep’s Recon EV in production form while charging at an EVgo station.
As the electric SUV progresses, it looks more and more like a Ford Bronco. The Recon’s rugged, boxy exterior remains close to the concept.
Earlier this month, we got our first look at the interior. The folks at JeepReconForum spotted a prototype in Michigan with the interior almost completely uncovered. You can see a large infotainment at the center with a smaller driver display screen next to it.
The photos also showed that it included Jeep’s signature Selec-Terrain system. You can see “Rock” and “Mud” modes on the traction interface system, while other options like Snow, Sport, and Tow are expected to be included.
Interestingly, the display screen shows a 147-mile range remaining at 66% charge, suggesting a range of around 223 miles.
With the Wagoneer S expected to have a range of over 300 miles, the Recon should provide a similar range based on the same STLA Large platform.
The Wagoneer S will begin arriving at US dealerships in January 2025, starting at $71,995. Jeep launched the electric SUV’s first marketing campaign earlier this week, proving that “Beautiful Things Can Still Get Dirty.”
Jeep’s Recon EV is expected to officially debut in early 2025. Although prices have yet to be confirmed, it’s expected to start at around $60,000. More premium trims, like the Rubicon, could cost upwards of $80,000.
Source: Kindelauto
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Podcast: Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more.
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The 2025 Chevy Blazer will be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model.
GM will retire the gas Chevy Blazer after the 2025 model
GM is killing off another gas-powered model as part of a broader shakeup to its crossover SUV lineup. After the company announced it was ending Cadillac XT4 production in January, GM Authority reported it wasn’t the only Caddie being discontinued.
The report claimed that the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 were also headed for retirement. Now, we are learning that another SUV will be included.
A new report from GM Authority claims “sources close to the matter” told them that GM will end production of the gas Chevy Blazer for the US market after the 2025 model year.
The move comes as GM shifts its manufacturing plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, to produce exclusively electric cars. GM’s Mexico plant currently manufactures the new Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs, Cadillac Optiq, and Honda Prologue.
The gas Chevy Blazer is the last combustion engine model built at the facility. The move makes sense, given Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from Mexico (although it is now on pause).
After peaking at nearly 95,000 in 2020, sales of the current gas-powered Blazer have fallen off a cliff. Last year, GM sold just over 52,500 gas Blazers, down from about 62,000 in 2023.
Meanwhile, GM sold more than 23,100 Blazer EV models in 2024, nearly 8,000 of which were sold in the final three months of the year.
GM launched the 2025 Chevy Blazer EV last year with more range (up to 334 miles) and a lower starting price of just $45,995.
| 2025 Chevy Blazer EV trim | Starting MSRP (includes DFC) | Range (EPA-estimated) |
Horsepower | Torque |
| FWD | $45,995 | 312 miles | 220 | 243 lb-ft |
| AWD | $48,995 | 283 miles (previously 279 mi) | 300 (previously 288) | 355 lb-ft (previously 333 lb-ft) |
| RWD | $56,990 | 334 miles (previously 324 mi) | 365 (previously 340) | 325 lb-ft |
| SS | $61,995 | 283 miles | 595 with Wide Open Watts (previously announced 557) Wide Open Watts mode can accelerate from 0 – 60 in 3.4 seconds | 645 lb-ft with Wide Open Watts |
After selling over 114,400 electric vehicles last year, GM surpassed Ford to become the number two EV seller in the US behind Tesla. Ford sold just under 97,800 EV models in 2024.
With new Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC electric models rolling out, GM secured 12.5% of the US EV market in the final three months of 2024, up from 6.5% a year ago.
Earlier this week, Electrek reported that GM was cutting a shift at its Mexico plant after Honda said it wanted to slow Prologue output.
If you’re ready to test drive Chevy’s electric SUVs for yourself, we can help you get started. You can use our links below to view offers on the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EV models at a dealer near you.
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