Jeep has quietly revised one of the headline specifications for its all-electric 2026 Recon, giving the rugged SUV a higher official horsepower rating just as the brand prepares to establish its electric off-road credentials.
The Recon was originally announced with 650 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, while its powertrain was also listed at 500 kW. Converting 500 kW produces approximately 670 hp, which closely matches Jeep’s revised figure. There is no indication that Jeep has introduced different electric motors or made a hardware change that would explain a genuine 20-hp increase.
The Recon uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system paired with a 100.5-kWh battery pack and a 400-volt electrical architecture. Jeep rates the SUV at 620 lb-ft of torque, with a claimed 0–60 mph time of 3.6 seconds and a 112-mph top speed.
The powertrain is also designed around the Recon’s off-road mission. The SUV incorporates Jeep’s Trail Rated hardware, terrain-management systems and an electronically locking rear differential. Its electric motors provide immediate torque delivery, which can be advantageous when controlling traction at low speeds.
Range figures have also changed from Jeep’s earlier projections. The latest specifications put the launch Recon Moab at 222 miles of EPA-rated range, below the previously cited 250-mile estimate.
The revised horsepower figure therefore should not be treated as a conventional performance upgrade. The more accurate interpretation is that Jeep has aligned the horsepower rating with the Recon’s existing 500-kW output.
At 670 hp and 620 lb-ft, the Recon remains a high-output electric SUV, but the specification change itself does not appear to indicate additional performance from the underlying powertrain.