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HARDCORE OFF-ROAD JEEP RECON EV TO HIT UK IN 2026

New electric 4x4 will be of a similar size and similar capability to the Wrangler

Recon has been designed with proper off-roading in mind
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The Jeep Recon will be launched in the UK and mainland Europe late next year as the unofficial electric equivalent of the Wrangler. The rugged SUV is the first electric Jeep to be built primarily for off-road use, following the Wagoneer S SUV and Avenger supermini.

Indeed, Jeep claims the new Recon is the only fully off-road-capable EV on the market, although some will also regard the Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ as fitting that description.

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