What home charger does the Jeep Recon need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | all trims | 48 A | 60 A |
The 2026 Jeep Recon takes a 48 A charger on a 60 A breaker. Its onboard charger accepts 11.0 kW, and a 48 A unit supplies all of it.
Why 48 amps and not more
The Recon is built for trails, and its shape costs efficiency, so it adds a modest 23 miles of range per hour even at 48 A. A charger above 48 A won't improve that. A 40 A charger drops it to 19.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 222 mi | 23 | 9.6 h | 3 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
Every 2026 Recon uses the same onboard charger. With 222 miles of range, it takes about 9.6 hours to fill from empty, so an overnight charge covers a full battery.
What the install involves
Pull a permit before the work starts. A new 240 V circuit usually needs one, plus an inspection when it is done. The charger is hardwired to a 60 A breaker, since no household receptacle is rated for 48 A.
- 48 A charger: 60 A breaker, hardwired, because no household receptacle is rated for a 48 A charger.
- Charge port: J1772. From 2025 the industry is moving to the NACS port, and makers switch at different times. Some of these cars have a J1772 port and some have NACS with an adapter, so look at the port on your own car before choosing a charger's plug.
Chargers that fit the Jeep Recon
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
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 the Jeep Recon use a NEMA 14-50 outlet?
- Yes, through a 40 A charger on a 50 A breaker, at 19 miles of range per hour. A 48 A charger must be hardwired.
- How long does a Jeep Recon take to charge overnight?
- About 9.6 hours from empty on a 48 A charger.
- What charge port does the Jeep Recon have?
- Look at the port on your own car, since makers are switching from J1772 to NACS at different times.
- Will a bigger charger make a Jeep Recon charge faster?
- No. The Recon accepts 11.0 kW, which a 48 A charger already provides.
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Jeep Recon, covering 1 EPA listing across 1 model year. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.