Preview: The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Gets a New Electrified Powertrain

When the Wagoneer arrived as an all-new model for 2022, it was, to put it mildly, confusing.

This full-size SUV was made by Jeep, but it wasn’t called a Jeep; Wagoneer was its own new brand. There was a Wagoneer and also a Grand Wagoneer, and they were the same size, just outfitted differently. And trims included a Series I, Series II and Series III, but then the Series I disappeared and other trims cut in between II and III. It could be pretty tough to figure it all out.

All of that has been straightened out with this updated version. It’s now just the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, with trim names instead of series numbers. It gets refreshed styling, including new exterior lighting, an updated front end, and satin finishes instead of chrome. And most notably, you’ll be able to choose between the existing gasoline engine or an all-new range extended electric vehicle (REEV), meaning an EV that won’t leave you stranded as long as there’s gas in its tank.

Exactly What is an REEV?

Jeep already offers an all-electric model, the Wagoneer S, which shares its name but little else with the gasoline Wagoneer; and another new EV, the smaller Jeep Recon, will launch later this year. The new 2026 Grand Wagoneer REEV is the same basic vehicle as the gas-only version but adds electricity to the mix.

The REEV uses a 92-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that feeds two electric motors, one at each axle, to provide all-wheel drive (AWD) and an estimated 647 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque. Up front is a 3.6L V6 engine mated to a 130-kW generator. As with other EVs, the REEV gets plugged in – and while Jeep stresses it hasn’t made an announcement, it’s likely it’ll use Tesla’s proprietary North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, so it can be charged at some of Tesla’s Superchargers. The Grand Wagoneer then drives on that stored charge.

When the charge depletes, the gasoline engine starts up and powers the generator, which makes electricity for the electric motors (that’s the “range-extender” in the name). As long as there’s gas in its 75-litre tank, this electric vehicle will continue to run. Jeep was still waiting on official numbers at the time of this writing but estimates the REEV will get about 241 km on a charge alone, and a combined total of 804 km on a full charge plus a tank full of gas. The REEV will also be able to tow, although the capacity numbers weren't released as of writing.

Why a REEV and Not a Plug-In Hybrid?

Range-extended electric vehicles aren’t new; General Motors (GM) introduced a similar system on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and a range-extender engine was optional on BMW’s i3, but this is the first new application we’ve seen in quite a while. Ram, another Stellantis brand, will debut the same REEV system in a Ram 1500 pickup, also expected for 2026.

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), including the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, work on a similar overall premise that when the stored charge in the battery runs out, the gas-electric hybrid system takes over. (Jeep will use that 4xe name – say it as four-by-E – on all its electrified vehicles, including the Grand Wagoneer.)

The difference is that the PHEV’s gas engine directly drives the wheels. The gas engine in a REEV, however, is only used to charge the battery that drives the electric motors (think of it like a gas-powered generator used to charge the battery), which is supposed to be more efficient than using the gas engine to power the wheels. Why not just use a PHEV system? Jeep says it’s because the REEV is aimed at those who want a pure electric vehicle but worry about charging on a longer drive – the best of both worlds, since gas stations are easier to find than charging stations, especially in remote areas.

What About the Gas-Only Grand Wagoneer?

The Grand Wagoneer carries over its gasoline engine unchanged. That will get you a 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine, dubbed the “Hurricane,” with twin-turbocharging and output of 420 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque, and with towing capacity of as much as 4,536 kg (10,000 lb). That’s currently found in the 2025 Wagoneer, while the 2025 Grand Wagoneer uses a high-output version that spins out 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque. That more-powerful version won’t be offered on the 2026 model, but Jeep’s reps say they “will consider it,” and we’ll be surprised if it isn’t offered soon afterwards.

What About Pricing?

The gas-only Grand Wagoneer will be first on the market with production commencing later this year; and in Canada, it will start at $90,690 including a non-negotiable delivery fee of $2,695. That will get you the entry trim, simply named the Grand Wagoneer. From there, it’s the Limited, a new off-road-enhanced Upland, Limited Reserve, Summit, and Summit Reserve, that last one offering a 23-speaker sound system, front console cooler, and a passenger-side infotainment screen. While we don’t have full pricing on everything, some trims with packages will be the Limited Altitude at $94,190; and the Summit Obsidian at $119,190, both with that delivery fee. Moving up to the long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L in any trim adds $3,500.

The REEV, which is planned for release in the first quarter of 2026, will likely be offered as an option on midrange-and-up trims, with pricing yet to come. The gas-only version will also come as the longer-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L, as is offered on the 2025 models, but so far, there’s no word on whether the REEV system will also be available on the L model.