"The first-ever battery-powered Cayenne boasts up to 400 miles of range on Europe's WLTP cycle, 400 kilowatt fast-charging and wireless charging, a slick interior with a curved digital dashboard, and over 1,000 horsepower in Turbo form. And then there's the 2026 Jeep Recon. That one headlines this week's episode of the Plugged-In Podcast. The Recon's design is spectacular. Removable doors on an EV? Hell yes. And it looks like much more of a proper Jeep than the nothing-burger that is the new gas-powered Jeep Cherokee."
"But the Recon falls down in terms of specs. A big 100-kilowatt-hour battery only yields 250 miles of range, at most, thanks to those rugged tires and off-road pretenses. That's a lot to ask for around $65,000. It could've been the EV reset that Stellantis needs after the tepid reception to the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger EV. But now? Hard to say, to put it gently."
The Porsche Cayenne Electric offers up to 400 miles WLTP range, 400 kW fast-charging, wireless charging, a curved digital dashboard, and over 1,000 horsepower in Turbo form. The 2026 Jeep Recon features striking removable doors and authentic Jeep styling but pairs a 100-kWh battery with roughly 250 miles of range due to rugged tires and off-road tuning, making its about $65,000 price less compelling. Multiple recent studies show EV battery degradation and failures have become much less pronounced than a decade ago, reducing replacement frequency and cost. The robotaxi sector made notable advances in 2025, setting expectations for further developments in 2026.
Read at insideevs.com
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