Where is the Wrangler 4xe charge port?

The manual says the vehicle uses an industry standard SAE J1772 charge inlet (vehicle charge inlet) for both AC Level 1 (120 V) and AC Level 2 (240 V) charging. Open the charge port door by pushing near the rear outer edge of the door, near the center, to unlatch it; to close it, push on the rear outer edge near the center.

It also says to only use UL-certified (UL 2594) charging equipment to charge the vehicle, as failure to do so may result in safety hazards.

From the 2026 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual (High Voltage Charging Operation, SAE J1772 Charging Inlet, Vehicle Charge Inlet Location), read November 8, 2026.

Level 1 charging with the included cordset

The vehicle comes with a 120 Volt AC, SAE J1772 Level 1 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), which the manual calls the Portable Charging Cordset (EVSE). It is stored in the rear cargo area below the load floor. Level 1 charging requires a conventional NEMA 5-15R 120 Volt AC grounded wall outlet along with the cordset. The manual's steps are:

1. Insert the cordset's AC plug into a 15 A or 20 A, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, grounded wall outlet first. Do not use an extension cord, outlet/plug adapter or a worn outlet; the manual says the cordset should be plugged into a dedicated circuit.
2. Check that the cordset is ready to charge by reviewing its indicator lights.
3. With the vehicle in PARK, connect the charge connector to the vehicle's charge inlet. You will hear a click when it is inserted correctly.
4. When the vehicle starts charging, the green indicator light turns on.
5. To stop charging, disconnect the cordset from the vehicle first, then from the wall outlet. Push the button on the connector to release it.
6. Close the inlet door when the cordset is not connected.

From the 2026 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual (AC Level 1 Charging; Portable Charging Cordset (EVSE) Installation And Operating Instructions), read November 8, 2026. The manual also says it is good practice to keep the ignition OFF during Level 1 charging, because additional electrical loads extend the charging time, and that the cordset should not be used on circuits with two-prong outlets or in buildings that use fuse-based circuit protection.

Level 2 charging at home or in public

The manual says AC Level 2 (240 V) charging requires a 240 V, Level 2 EVSE charging station, and recommends a Level 2 EVSE charger with up to 48 amps for home installation.

At a public station, make sure the station is ready to provide charge and the vehicle is in PARK before plugging the Level 2 connector into the charge inlet; you will hear a click when it is coupled. To stop, press the STOP button on the station or the button on the Level 2 connector, remove the connector, and put the charge handle back on the station with the cord coiled on its holder rather than lying on the ground.

From the 2026 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual (AC Level 2 Charging), read November 8, 2026.

How long does a Wrangler 4xe take to charge?

The manual's estimated charge times are based on charging a high voltage battery that shows less than 1% State Of Charge (SOC) in the instrument cluster:

It says charge time depends on the battery's current state of charge, the type of EVSE used, ambient temperature and whether the ignition is in RUN during charging, and that times may be longer if a thermal self-protection reduces the charging current. If the ignition is in ACC or RUN, the charge indicator may not show more than 99% SOC and the vehicle will keep charging because of the vehicle loads.

From the 2026 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual (Charging Times), read November 8, 2026.

Reading the charge indicators

The instrument cluster shows the high voltage battery State Of Charge as a percentage, and a green plug telltale appears when charging. Four State Of Charge lights on the top center of the instrument panel light up when the vehicle is plugged in: the 1st light blinks at 0 to 25%, the 2nd blinks at 26 to 50%, the 3rd blinks at 51 to 75% and the 4th blinks at 76 to 99%. The lights scroll one at a time while the vehicle waits for a charging schedule, and the outer two lights blink if there is a charging error.

The LED at the charging inlet is blue while waiting for a scheduled recharge, flashing green while charging, solid green when fully charged and blinking red for a fault in the charging system.

From the 2026 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual (Vehicle Charge Indicators; Instrument Panel State Of Charge Indicator; Charging Inlet LED Location), read November 8, 2026.

If the Wrangler 4xe will not start charging

The vehicle should start charging automatically. If it does not, the manual says to check the charging station's indications, or the cordset's status lights (green signals correct operation, red signals a failure in the charging system and yellow signals a failure with the outlet), and whether the wall outlet works.

Also check whether a charging schedule is enabled. If the vehicle is outside its scheduled time and day, you can override the schedule for that charging event by plugging in the charge connector, unplugging it and plugging it back in, completing the double plug sequence within 10 seconds.

From the 2026 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual (Portable Charging Cordset (EVSE) Installation And Operating Instructions; Troubleshooting Using The Status Indicator Display; AC Level 2 Charging), read November 8, 2026.

Wrangler 4xe service at Elgin CDJR

If your Wrangler 4xe shows a charging fault or the cordset is damaged, the manual recommends contacting an authorized dealership, and our Jeep service center can check the charging system. Our service department is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Sunday. Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W. Lake St. in Streamwood. Get directions.