Jeep is hitting pause on the Wagoneer S for the 2026 model year, a surprising move for a vehicle that was supposed to help carry the brand deeper into the EV era. The electric SUV is not going away for good, though. Stellantis has confirmed that the Wagoneer S is being prepared for a return in 2027, giving Jeep a chance to regroup and sharpen the formula rather than pushing ahead with a product that clearly lost momentum.

From Jeep’s point of view, this looks like a reset more than a retreat. Stellantis has said it is pacing production to support future improvements in battery performance, software, and overall capability. That wording tells you plenty. In today’s EV market, being merely good is not enough, especially in a segment packed with fast-improving rivals. When the Wagoneer S comes back, it is also expected to adopt the North American Charging Standard port, which would open the door to Tesla’s broader Supercharger network and make the vehicle far more convenient for buyers who still worry about public charging access.

The timing also makes sense when you look at the sales picture. After moving 10,426 units in the first nine months of 2025, Wagoneer S sales reportedly dropped to fewer than 1,000 over the last six months covered by the report. That is a steep fall for a nameplate that arrived with real expectations, and it suggests Jeep is better off refining the product than letting it drift further out of the conversation. In a market that has become less forgiving, a short break can be smarter than forcing a weak hand.

For now, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will remain available for purchase and lease at dealerships, so the model is still technically in play even as its future gets reshuffled. The bigger question is whether the 2027 version returns as the EV Jeep originally promised or just as a better-timed second attempt. Either way, the switch to NACS and the promise of updates under the skin may give the Wagoneer S a much better chance of finding its footing when it comes back.