What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S?
Plugging your Wagoneer S into a Level 2 setup refills the 106.4 kWh battery in 9.7 hours. That span easily covers a normal night of sleep. You need a 48 amp charger to hit this speed.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.0 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 9.7 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 30 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 74 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.0 miles |
| EPA rated range | 294 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 106.4 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The car accepts a maximum of 48 amps of alternating current. Buying a larger unit will not speed up the charge because the onboard hardware caps the intake at 11.0 kW. The vehicle gets 30 miles of range for every hour plugged into a 48 amp supply. Pumping more current through the line wastes money on hardware the car cannot use. Match the charger to the maximum onboard capacity to keep your overnight turnarounds fast.
What the install involves
A 48 amp charger requires a 60 amp breaker and heavy gauge copper wire. No household receptacle is rated for continuous 48 amp draws, so you must hardwire the unit directly to the circuit. Have a licensed electrician check if your main panel has spare capacity for the new load. They need to pull the line, land it on the 60 amp breaker, and mount the hardware securely to the wall.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Can I use a normal wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging on a standard household outlet takes 74 hours for a full refill. It only adds 4.0 miles of range per hour. You will want a Level 2 setup for daily driving.
- What connector does this car use?
- It uses a J1772 connector. Many units ship with a NACS port and include a J1772 adapter, so you should confirm your specific port before buying hardware.
- What is the EPA rated charge time?
- The EPA rates a full Level 2 charge at 10.0 hours, yielding 29 miles of range per hour. This differs slightly from the peak onboard rate due to standard EPA testing variables.
- Can I use Tesla destination chargers?
- Yes, if you buy a compatible adapter like the Lectron Tesla to J1772 unit. It lets your car plug into Tesla hardware.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.