2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: Jeep’s EV Future Starts Strong

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S is what happens when a brand built on mud, torque, and mechanical honesty wakes up one morning and decides the future smells like lithium and silent judgment. This isn’t a Wrangler with a plug awkwardly dangling out of it, nor is it a nostalgia cosplay exercise in fake wood and chrome. The Wagoneer S is Jeep trying—earnestly, maybe a little nervously—to prove it can do fast, premium, electric, and still feel like it belongs in the same family as vehicles that once climbed rocks for fun. It’s quick in a way old Jeeps never were, smooth in a way they never tried to be, and carries the unmistakable tension of a company stepping onto unfamiliar ground while insisting, with a straight face, that it meant to be here all along.

Up front, the Jeep Wagoneer S wears its EV intentions plainly—but not apologetically. The traditional seven-slot grille hasn’t vanished so much as it’s been digitized, rendered as a sleek, illuminated motif that glows with quiet confidence instead of shouting heritage. It’s framed by razor-thin LED headlights that look less “trail-ready” and more “executive after-hours,” giving the nose a clean, tech-forward expression. In white, the front fascia reads especially sharp, the contrast highlighting how tightly everything is packaged—no fake vents, no unnecessary aggression, just a smooth, aerodynamic face that suggests speed more than toughness. It’s Jeep, but with its boots cleaned and suit tailored.

Along the side, the Wagoneer S leans hard into proportion. The long wheelbase and relatively low roofline—accentuated by that black contrast roof—give it a planted, almost wagon-like stance rather than the usual tall-SUV swagger. The blacked-out pillars create a floating-roof effect that works well here, visually lowering the mass and giving the profile a sense of motion even when parked. Flush door handles keep the surfaces clean, while the character lines are subtle enough to avoid looking fussy. It’s restrained in a way Jeep designs rarely have been, and that restraint feels deliberate—like someone finally told the designers to stop trying to impress everyone at once.

At the rear, things get more interesting. The full-width LED light bar stretches across the tailgate, visually widening the vehicle and tying it neatly into the front’s modern theme. There’s a hint of fastback attitude here—not a full coupe-SUV betrayal, but just enough taper to suggest efficiency without sacrificing identity. The rear bumper is clean, almost minimalist, and refreshingly free of fake exhaust outlets or plastic cladding cosplay. In white, with the black roof capping it off, the Wagoneer S looks composed and premium—less “weekend off-roader,” more “quietly quick electric family hauler that knows exactly what it is.”

Step inside, and the Wagoneer S immediately makes a strong case for itself. The dashboard design is clean, wide, and convincingly well-finished—horizontal lines stretching door to door, giving the cabin a sense of calm and width that modern EV interiors love to chase. Materials are mostly on point: soft-touch surfaces where your elbows land, solid-feeling trim pieces, and a general absence of cost-cutting tells that plague too many first-generation electric interiors. Nothing feels flimsy, nothing rattles, and the whole thing comes across as thoughtfully assembled rather than hastily futuristic.

Those red seats deserve special mention, because they do more than just add visual drama. Against the otherwise dark, minimalist cabin, they inject personality—bold without veering into gimmick territory. More importantly, they’re genuinely supportive, with proper bolstering that holds you in place without punishing you on longer drives. Jeep clearly understood that “sporty EV” can’t just be a spec-sheet claim; it has to feel right where you sit, and here, it does.

The digital gauge cluster is one of the highlights. It’s crisp, well laid out, and refreshingly information-rich without being overwhelming. Speed, range, power usage, navigation prompts, driver-assist status—it’s all there, logically organized and easy to read at a glance. This is the kind of display that makes you trust the car, because it never makes you hunt for basic information or second-guess what the vehicle is doing.

Then there’s the infotainment system—and unfortunately, this is where the experience unravels. The screen itself looks promising, but the execution is frustratingly poor. Responses lag, inputs don’t always register, and the whole interface feels like it’s perpetually one step behind your fingers. Touch-sensitive buttons, which are supposed to look sleek and modern, too often miss presses entirely or require multiple attempts, turning simple tasks into minor annoyances. It’s the kind of system that breaks immersion—not because it’s confusing, but because it’s uncooperative. On the bright side, the front passenger gets their own dedicated screen, allowing driver and passenger to interact independently—an idea that’s genuinely useful, even if the software powering it still needs serious refinement.

For all its sleek EV proportions, the Jeep Wagoneer S doesn’t forget that it still has to do real family-hauler duty. Behind the rear seats, you’re looking at roughly 30 cubic feet (850 litres) of cargo space—solidly competitive for a midsize electric SUV and more than enough for strollers, grocery runs, camera gear, or a weekend road trip without playing luggage Tetris. Fold the rear seats down and that number expands to about 61 cubic feet (1,730 litres), creating a long, flat load floor that’s genuinely usable rather than theoretically spacious. The opening is wide, the floor is low, and the shape is square enough that you’re not fighting the design every time you load it.

Up front, Jeep takes advantage of the EV packaging with a small but handy frunk, offering around 3 cubic feet (85 litres) of space. It’s not suitcase-big, but it’s perfect for charge cables, a backpack, or the random items you don’t want rolling around in the main cargo area. More importantly, it’s well-finished and easy to access—no awkward lifting or cheap plastic vibes—making it feel like a deliberate feature rather than a marketing checkbox.

Underneath the clean sheetmetal, the Jeep Wagoneer S is doing something very un-Jeep—and very Stellantis. This AWD version runs a dual-motor setup using 400-volt G2500 electric motors, one up front and one at the rear, giving it true electric all-wheel drive rather than a software cosplay version of it. There’s no driveshaft, no mechanical drama—just instant torque being shuffled front to rear faster than your brain can process traction loss. Jeep claims a combined output north of 600 horsepower, which is a sentence that would’ve sounded like satire in a Wagoneer meeting ten years ago.

Power comes from a 100-ish kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted low in the floor, doing double duty as a structural element and a center-of-gravity cheat code. The result is a big SUV that doesn’t feel top-heavy when you lean on it, and one that delivers torque in that absurd, physics-questioning EV way—silent, immediate, and mildly disrespectful to internal-combustion nostalgia. It’s not just quick off the line; it’s quick everywhere, the kind of acceleration that makes highway on-ramps feel shorter than they should be.

Charging is where the Wagoneer S shows it’s paying attention to the real world. On DC fast charging, it supports rates up to 350 kW, allowing a 20–80% charge in roughly 20–25 minutes under ideal conditions—about the time it takes to grab a coffee, scroll your phone, and wonder why gas stations still exist. At home, Level 2 AC charging (around 11 kW) handles overnight duty without drama, restoring a full charge while you sleep and forget that gas prices are a thing.

What makes the whole setup interesting isn’t just the numbers—it’s the intent. Jeep didn’t electrify the Wagoneer S to be gentle or apologetic. This thing is tuned to feel fast, confident, and slightly overqualified for daily commuting, like it’s constantly reminding you that EVs don’t have to be boring appliances. It’s muscle, reinterpreted through silicon and copper instead of pistons and oil—and it works disturbingly well.

On the move, the Jeep Wagoneer S feels far more dialed-in than its size—or first-gen EV status—would suggest. Steering is genuinely good: well-weighted, accurate, and confidence-inspiring without pretending this is a sports car. Brake performance is equally impressive, with a firm pedal and a clean, predictable blend between regenerative and friction braking, even when driven hard.

Ride quality is mostly composed, striking a reasonable balance between control and comfort, but it’s not without flaws. The suspension does a solid job managing mass over smooth pavement, yet the front end is noticeably loud over sharper bumps, sending a bit too much noise and impact through the structure. It’s not harsh, but it is unrefined in a way that stands out in an otherwise premium-feeling vehicle.

Throttle response, however, is the real problem. In most drive modes, it’s aggressively hyperactive—so much so that smooth, relaxed driving becomes unnecessarily difficult. Small pedal inputs trigger big responses, making the Wagoneer S feel jumpy in traffic. Ironically, Snow mode delivers the best throttle calibration for normal driving, taming the response into something progressive and usable—even if it’s still too aggressive for actual snowy conditions. It is still taming the response into something progressive and usable. It works—but needing a winter mode for normal driving feels like a software oversight rather than a clever workaround.

The frustrating part is how close it all is. The steering, brakes, and chassis are ready for the power. The suspension is nearly there. It’s the throttle tuning—and a bit of front-end noise—that keeps the Wagoneer S from feeling fully finished. Fix those, and this becomes a genuinely excellent electric SUV instead of a very fast one that occasionally trips over its own ambition.

The Jeep Wagoneer S is a strong and surprisingly confident first attempt at an electric performance SUV, nailing the fundamentals while leaving room for refinement. Performance is genuinely impressive, range and charging are competitive, the interior largely feels premium, and practical touches like a usable frunk and generous cargo space show real-world thinking. Where it falls short—throttle tuning, infotainment responsiveness, and some front-end noise—are small but noticeable issues that feel more like calibration oversights than engineering failures. Clean those up, and the Wagoneer S goes from “promising first effort” to a genuinely compelling EV in its class.

Powertrain	Dual-motor EV (front + rear), 400-volt architecture (G2500 front/rear e-drive motors)
Horsepower	600 hp
Torque	617 lb-ft
Transmission	Single-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD (electric, front + rear motors)
Battery	400V Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion; 100.5 kWh (gross) / ~94 kWh (estimated usable)
Estimated Range	Up to ~488 km (Canada) / up to 294 miles (EPA, U.S.)
Charging	DC fast charging: 20–80% in ~23 minutes (claimed, ideal conditions) Level 2 (240V): ~5–80% in ~7 hours (estimate)
Price (as tested)	$94,808 CAD
Website:	www.jeep.ca