More than three years after it was previewed in near-production form, the Jeep Recon electric off-roader has now been fully revealed.

Already confirmed for Australia when it was previewed, the Recon is a go-anywhere four-wheel drive like we’re used to from the Jeep brand, but it’s all-electric with a dual-motor drivetrain fitted as standard.

The Recon has been purpose-built to deliver the level of off-roading capability the brand is renowned for and has even earned the same ‘Trail Rated’ certification as the legendary Wrangler. Underneath is the ‘STLA Large’ platform that’s also used by the more luxurious Jeep Wagoneer S.

Power comes from a 100kWh battery that has steel underbody protection and will offer an estimated range of up to 450km, which is a long way off the 650km the new electric Jeep Compass can reach, but that car is far less off-road capable. 

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The Recon’s dual motors work together to deliver four-wheel drive, 478kW of power, 840Nm of torque and 0-100km/h in a very fast 3.7 seconds, meaning this Jeep is very nearly as quick as the latest BMW M5.

Instant torque is one of many advantages electrification offers, but Jeep says it’s calibrated the throttle pedal to make power delivery feel controlled and precise, which should help when rock-crawling or tackling other types of tricky off-road obstacles.

The Recon benefits from large-diameter half shafts and other beefed-up components to ensure all its torque gets to the wheels, plus an electronic locking differential at the rear. At the same time, the front e-motor can be disconnected to help boost the car’s efficiency on-road.

The Recon’s ‘Selec-Speed Control’ system can maintain a set speed on challenging inclines and declines, plus there are specific drive modes for Snow and Sand, as well as Auto and Sport. The Moab version shown in these press images will also feature a special Rock mode too. 

All four doors on the Recon are removable, as are the rear quarter glass and rear windscreen, for that ‘wind, mud and sand in the hair’ driving experience. Apparently it just takes a few minutes to remove them and doesn’t require any tools. A dual-pane sunroof is standard, but an openable power top will be available as an optional extra.

Wearing a set of 33-inch off-road tyres, the Recon has 239mm of ground clearance, plus off-road enthusiasts will appreciate a 34-degree approach angle, 34.5-degree departure angle and 23.5-degree breakover/ramp angle. Those are on par with the current Land Rover Defender.

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The Recon’s interior has been designed to be “functional and forward-thinking”, featuring durable yet sustainable materials throughout, storage solutions just about everywhere and lots of tech, starting with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and 14.5-inch touchscreen.

There are no physical climate controls but there are proper buttons for activating some of the off-road functions and other stuff. The bright red panel on the centre console is where you’ll find the chunky switches for the drive modes and locking differential.

On the dashboard is a modular accessory rail that can be used for mounting cameras, additional GPS or even a rubber duck holder (collecting ducks has become a bit of a Jeep thing). Meanwhile the modular door panels have removable elastic straps and there are some interchangeable storage solutions, while underneath the centre console is enough space for a large tablet.

We don’t yet know exactly how large the Recon is but Jeep claims it offers up to 1866 litres of space when the rear seats are folded down, and there’s an additional 85 litres of storage under the bonnet.

The Jeep Recon will go into production early next year in Mexico and will hit the streets in North America soon after before heading to more global regions towards the end of the year.