We get behind the wheel of the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Edition to see what Jeep's first full-electric vehicle is all about.

Jeep provided a night in a hotel so Ars could attend the Wagoneer S first drive. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition is a cleanly styled, convincingly upscale, and competitively equipped electric SUV. My main complaints are its high price, hard-to-keep-clean screens, and dissatisfying steering. In nearly all other respects, this is a premium EV worth considering.

The only thing I could think when I climbed out of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S was that I was somehow broken. The $73,590 Launch Edition shoved my chest and shoulders so aggressively into the seat back that it quashed any need for an exhaust note—which is saying something,

The $71,995 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition piles on the standard equipment—everything from heated and cooled power front seats, all the digital displays, wireless smartphone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and delicious sound that emanates from a 1,200-watt McIntosh sound system with 19 speakers and a 12-inch subwoofer.

Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition, Jeep’s first luxury electric SUV. Featuring a 600-hp dual motor and impressive off-road capability, it combines sophisticated design with advanced technology.

The first electric Jeep in the US delivers a fresh take on Jeep style while staying true to the brand's heritage.