2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: Manahawkin Buyers Guide

Jeep's first EV, not a science project

The Wagoneer S isn't a converted gas SUV with a battery bolted underneath — it's built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, and it's a genuinely new nameplate for 2025. Don't confuse it with the gas-powered Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer, Jeep's existing three-row, V8-powered full-size SUVs. Those are different vehicles on a different platform sold alongside this one; the "S" is doing real work in that name. The Wagoneer S is a five-seat, all-electric SUV with a roughly 100-kWh battery pack, dual electric motors, and all-wheel drive standard on every configuration Jeep offers.

For a family cross-shopping a Tesla Model Y, a Ford Mustang Mach-E, or a Cadillac Lyriq, the pitch is that it's still unmistakably a Jeep inside: a 12.3-inch Uconnect touchscreen wrapped in an ambient lighting bar, Selec-Terrain traction management borrowed from the brand's off-road lineup, and the kind of family-hauling practicality Jeep buyers expect, just with an electric drivetrain underneath. Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram sits at 188 Route 72, the last Jeep store before the causeway onto Long Beach Island, and it's still family-owned — the DiFeo family has been in the car business more than 60 years.

Two trims, one real decision

Unlike a lot of Jeep's gas lineup, the Wagoneer S trim ladder is short and the difference between the two is mostly about how much power and comfort you want to pay for. Limited is the value entry at 500 horsepower with a 294-mile EPA range; Launch Edition trades some of that range for a 600-hp, 617 lb-ft powertrain that's projected to hit 60 mph in roughly 3.4 seconds, on a larger performance tire that brings EPA range down to 262 miles. Launch Edition is also a model-year-specific trim — for 2026, Jeep folds its extra power into an optional package on Limited rather than keeping Launch Edition as a standalone trim, so anyone who wants that name badge on their SUV should be looking at 2025 inventory now.

Charging, in plain terms

The Wagoneer S charges through a CCS port at the rear driver-side fender, and on a DC fast charger it can go from roughly 20% to 80% in about 23 minutes at up to 200 kW — enough to make a stop on a run down the Parkway a coffee break, not a lunch stop. On a 240-volt Level 2 home or public charger, figure roughly 9.9 hours for a full charge, which lines up cleanly with an overnight plug-in. There's also a small front trunk, about 3 cubic feet, on top of 30.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row — enough for a beach-day haul without folding a seat down.

What local buyers are saying

The dealership's overall Google rating sits around 4.7 stars across more than 2,000 reviews, and the Wagoneer S has already made its way into that record. Scott W. called his deal "unheard of" and credited salesperson Rich Del Vecchio with getting him "in and out of the building under 2 hours" from decision to driving off Route 72 in his new Wagoneer S. Michael K. picked up his Wagoneer S EV through salesperson Brian Gardner and said the whole team was "smiling, happy and friendly," adding it was his second new Jeep purchase from Manahawkin in six months. Those are the kinds of names still on the sales floor today.

Living with one near the causeway

A Wagoneer S that spends its life within a few miles of the bay deals with the same salt air and sandy parking lots as any other Jersey Shore vehicle, and an EV's underbody hardware, wheel wells, and charge port deserve the same periodic attention as a gas SUV's. The Wagoneer S service & repair guide covers what shore driving actually means for an electric Jeep. For the money side, MSRPs, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and how lease numbers work on an EV, see the Wagoneer S pricing & leasing guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S?

EPA-estimated range is 294 miles on Limited's standard tire and wheel package, or 262 miles on Launch Edition's larger performance wheels — the difference comes from tire choice trading some efficiency for grip, not a smaller battery.

How much does the Wagoneer S cost?

MSRP starts at $65,200 for Limited and $70,200 for Launch Edition, both before the $1,995 destination charge, New Jersey sales tax, and title and registration.

Is the Jeep Wagoneer S being discontinued?

No, the Wagoneer S nameplate continues. What changes for 2026 is the trim lineup: the standalone Launch Edition name goes away, with its extra power offered instead as an optional package on Limited — so 2025 is the only model year to get a Wagoneer S badged specifically "Launch Edition."

Can the Wagoneer S charge on a Tesla Supercharger?

The Wagoneer S uses a CCS charging port, which is the industry-standard connector for most non-Tesla EVs. Whether a given Supercharger location and adapter combination works depends on Tesla's own network rollout for other brands; confirm current compatibility with Jeep or the charging network before relying on it for a trip.

Where can I see a Wagoneer S near Long Beach Island?

Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 188 Route 72 in Manahawkin, stocks the Wagoneer S and is open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday.

Two trims, one clear electric Jeep

The 2025 Wagoneer S keeps the decision simple: pick Limited for value and range, or Launch Edition for power and a trim name that won't be back next year. Either way, it's a Jeep that happens to be electric rather than an electric car wearing a Jeep badge, and both are on the lot at Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram alongside the dealership's used and certified pre-owned inventory.