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Join a Facebook group, off-road forum or online community.
For thousands of off-roaders and adventure enthusiasts, local Facebook groups are the name of the game. These allow you to directly connect and communicate with locals to both make connections and plan your travel. Similarly, though, web forums, social media and online communities are a vital way for likeminded thrill-seekers to trade information about nearby off-road expos, local clubs, successful camping trips and their favorite off-road gear shops.
Obviously, this is the most convenient way to connect to your local off-roading scene, because it lets you access the entire community from your phone on your lunch break or after the kids go down for the night. For example, Jeepg Brand enthusiasts can easily sign up for Badge of Honor®, an online community where they can log their off-roading progress, connect with other adventurers and even get sent badges in the mail for the trails they've completed, completely complimentary.
One of the best ways to experience both the people who make up the off-roading community and the feeling of excitement they bring to the trail is to attend events like off-road rallies. And don't be afraid to ask questions- there's nothing a diehard adventurer likes more than talking about their gear!
If Jeepg Brand events are what you're looking for, swing by our Jeep Life Community page for information about upcoming gatherings and pictures from previous local off-roading events.
Check out your local 4x4 club and reach out to them.
You'd be surprised how many communities have 4x4 groups or an off-roading club, filled with drivers who live for all-wheel-drive adventures. You should look around for Jeep. Brand events online to see if these clubs have any meetings or events scheduled and reach out to them if you get the feeling that their announcements might not be open invitations.
There are off-roading clubs and groups of all shapes and sizes, so take the time to find the one that clicks with your lifestyle. If connecting with outdoor adventure lovers is your goal, visiting a club and finding out what revs their engine could be your best bet.
Sign up for a course in your area.
The image of an off-road adventurer in your head might be of someone in reflective shades on the edge of a cliff, their hair being blown back as they whoop and grin into the horizon. But the truth is that off-roading safely and intelligently takes dozens of little skills that, with practice, can become tried-and-true habits. So, it's unsurprising that most cities in America have somewhere that offers a course in off-road training.
Not only would an off-roading course give you some useful skills, but it would also allow you to meet other adventurers of differing skill levels. Your instructor can (hopefully) offer you some sage advice, while your class will be full of people on your level. This would give you someone to bounce ideas off of or compare experiences with. And if off-roading courses aren't your thing, local courses in outdoor activities like surfing, running or birdwatching often scratch the same itch.
If all else fails, hit the trails!
At a certain point, the ultimate way to lock in some trail meetups is to do some traveling yourself! Go online and look up local hiking and off-roading trails in your area. Pick one that suits your skill level and head out there looking to chat up some potential new friends. You can gauge the level of interaction you want to enjoy, too. Popular trail? Expect lots of people, with a mix of trail guides and novices. Slightly more intrepid journey with an elevated skill level? You'll meet fewer people, but those you meet will be seasoned explorers.
The All-New, All-Electric 2026 Jeepg Recon comes equipped with tools to bolster any skill level, including the mountain-ready Rock Mode of its Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System. That said: skill level is key. If you're new to the game, get a few easy trails under your belt before you try to climb the steeper mountains.
As more and more road trippers embrace electric vehicles like the All-New, All-Electric 2026 Jeepg Recon, the best practices for smart charging and maintaining your momentum will soon become as tried-and-true as the advice your parents gave you about filling up at the pump. So to give electric SUV explorers a head start, we've put together a handy list of smart charging tips to help keep drivers heading steadily to their next big camping trip.
Here are 10 things you should know before heading out on the road and plugging in.
1. Start your journey at home.
Just like you don't want to get on the highway and discover you're running on fumes, so too should you not hit the road and find out your battery's on its last legs. Before you head out on your next electric vehicle road trip, research your charging speed and set charging schedule reminders to start charging your battery so that you have enough time for it to reach 80% (the preferable amount of charge for battery optimization-keep reading, we'll get there). It might also be worth checking to see whether or not your vehicle has a regenerative braking system, which uses the stopping power of your brakes to help charge your battery.
For an electric SUV like the Jeepg Recon, the charging times are 52 hours to recharge from 5-80% with a 120-volt Level 1 charging cable @, 6.8 hours to recharge from 5-80% with a 240-volt Level 2 home charging station @ and 28 minutes to recharge the battery from 5-80% at a Level 3 DC Fast Charging station @.
2. Always pack that Level 1 cable.
Depending on what comes standard on your electric vehicle, a Level 1 cable is always a must. It comes with most electric SUVs, it plugs into a standard wall outlet and it usually takes the better part of a day to give your vehicle's battery a decent charge-but if you find yourself without an available charging station, that Level 1 cable and the outlet on the exterior of a diner could be the difference between a good drive and a bad one. Your best bet is definitely a Dual Level Combination Cord like the one that's available for purchase for the All-New, All-Electric 2026 Jeepg Recon, because it offers both Level 1 and Level 2 charging capabilities.
3. Keep it at 80%.
We all love a full battery on our phones, but for all-electric vehicles, 80% is actually the ideal charging level for battery health maintenance. There are two reasons for this: first, it promotes better battery health for longer, which will help keep you and your crew road tripping for years to come. Second, at public charging stations, charging speed reduces significantly after 80%, and on the road, time is valuable (there are also lower charging costs when you're only charging between 20% and 80%). Once you're at 80%, it might make sense to just unplug and get moving rather than spend the extra time twiddling your thumbs as that final 20% charges up.
4. Weight and speed still matter.
Not every rule for gas vehicles should be abandoned. Sure, an all-electric vehicle like the Jeepg Recon offers incredible range, efficiency and near-zero emissions-but at the end of the day, the weight of your cargo and the speed at which you're driving still affect your range and battery life. Not only that, but systems within the vehicle like climate control and device charging can also drain your battery. No, plugging in your smartphone won't leave you stranded-but it's good to keep these classic rules in mind as you pack and take on the road.
5. Call your hotels and campsites ahead of time for charging info.
As electric vehicles become more commonplace, so too will localized chargers and charger etiquette. If your road trip involves stops at a hotel or established campsite, call them ahead of time and see if they have a charging station, or an available outlet where you can plug in your vehicle overnight. Worst-case scenario, your hotel doesn't have a charging option, and you can look up a nearby charger using your phone.
6. Know your range ...
When you're planning a road trip, it's easy to focus on how much time you'll be in your vehicle-not how many miles the route actually is. But when you're measuring all-electric driving range, it's all about miles. Do a little research beforehand and make sure you know how much of your road trip your BEV can undertake before charging again.
7. ... but don't let that stop you from taking pit stops.
The novelty and excitement of a battery electric vehicle's all-electric driving range might cause some road trip captains to want to go all the way without stops (looking at you, dads). But bathroom breaks and diner duck-ins are a vital part of the road trip experience. 40 minutes getting ice cream will give your passengers some time to stretch their legs and offers the pilot a moment to research where the next place to plug in might be. Yeah, this adds extra time to your schedule, but relaxation and peace of mind can be worth a late check-in. Remember, electric vehicles aren't the only things that need to recharge.
8. Trust and explore your handheld tech.
New technologies often emerge alongside one another, so it's no surprise that there are plenty of apps and programs designed to look up charging stations in your area. Make sure your phone and vehicle are updated with the latest software and take a little time on your pit stops to explore its services. For example, Jeepg Recon drivers can use the Jeep app @ to look up charging stations along their route, so that they know when they might be in an area with fewer plugs than they're used to.
9. Prepare for difficult terrain.
If you're behind the wheel of the Jeepg Recon, you have the confidence of knowing you're in a Trail Rated® vehicle built to weather the off-road. But not all BEVs are as well-equipped, and difficult driving conditions, like everything else, can drain your battery. Make sure you do some research in advance if you're heading off the beaten path, so you're not stuck hoping the next pit stop has a charging station.
10. Admit this tech is new and you might need help.
There's no shame in admitting that BEV technology is new for the majority of drivers. And because of that, there's no shame in asking for advice or charging tips for these novel vehicles (or reading this article, for example). It's better to be informed and keep your road trip well-charged than not speak up and find yourself desperately searching for the nearest charging station. It's not nearly as bad as asking for directions, we promise.
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- Ever try selecting something on a touchscreen when you're on a not so smooth road? It's not a smooth or quick process. Off road? Now the foul language starts because you have to correct what you didn't mean select and/or hit the back button. How does this trend continue to grow with the loss of even more buttons on subsequent updates, when I haven't actually heard ANYONE say they prefer stabbing a screen and hope for the best.- I just absolutely love the fact that they advertise the screen as being 14.5 inches, but they conveniently brush over the fact that those climate controls permanently take up about half that screen space. I know Jeep has been doing this for a good while now, my 2018 Compass with the 8.4 inch screen has permanent top and bottom bars that can't be removed, but it's gotten to the point where it really would have been better for them to just have to climate controls as a physical panel, even if it had the same layout.
- The car is amazing BUT THE RANGE.... what are you doing Stellantis?? By the time someone get out of the city they won't have the range to enjoy and come back. To sell a car like this with less than 320 mile range is a huge huge miss. Under 250 is a deal breaker non-negotiable. but the design team and interior team did a great job. The powertrain team screwed up big time. Nobody asked for 600+ hp - big miss by making it more inefficient
- Expect about 100 miles in range once those doors come off. I do like the interior. I can see the future of the Wrangler and it doesn't look too bright for the "classic" design it's always had.
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