In a recent Car and Driver highway range test, the 2026 Jeep Recon EV managed just 160 miles on a single charge. That is well short of the EPA's 222-mile estimate for the Moab trim, which uses a 94 kWh battery pack. The result makes the Recon one of the least efficient EVs the publication has tested, with an efficiency of only 1.7 miles per kWh.
The Recon's inefficiency stands out even when compared to much heavier EVs. The 9,640-pound GMC Hummer EV, for example, achieved 290 miles in the same test using a 205 kWh battery, at about 1.4 miles per kWh. More tellingly, the Wagoneer S, which rides on the same STLA Large Platform and uses the same 94 kWh battery, managed 280 miles at roughly 3 miles per kWh — nearly twice the Recon's efficiency.
The gap comes down to design priorities. Jeep built the Recon for off-roading, with higher ground clearance, 33-inch tires, and a boxier shape, all of which hurt aerodynamics and efficiency. The Wagoneer S, by contrast, is tuned for on-road driving. The trade-off is clear: the Recon offers off-road capability and removable doors, but buyers should expect significantly less real-world range than the EPA rating suggests.