The launch of the RAM 1500 REV electric pickup on the North American market is postponed

In light of the current situation in the automotive market, Stellantis has decided to change its launch strategy for the different versions available of the RAM 1500 pickup. Thus, instead of first introducing to the North American market the fully electric version, known as the RAM 1500 REV, as originally planned, the company will prioritise the version with a range extender, called the Ram 1500 Ramcharger.

In this way, customers specifically interested in the fully electric version of this pickup will have to wait until 2026 at the earliest before they can park their new RAM 1500 REV in their garage, even though its market launch was initially planned for the first half of 2025.

The RAM 1500 REV was officially unveiled in 2023 at the New York International Auto Show. This electric pickup features two 250 kW motors, which together deliver 481 kW of power. It will also be available with two different battery packs, one with a capacity of 168 kWh and the other with 229 kWh. According to the manufacturer, with the first one it will be able to cover around 563 km under the EPA homologation cycle, while the second offers an extended range of up to 800 km. A surprising figure for a pickup with a fairly high weight. These battery packs will be integrated directly into the chassis of the STLA Frame platform, designed specifically for electric vehicles.

The future RAM 1500 REV will also stand out for its bidirectional charging capability with a dual V2L port. The first of them will be located in the rear bed offering up to 7.2 kW, while the second with a capacity of 3.6 kW will be located in the front trunk. Owners of this electric pickup will thus be able to power tools, electronic devices and even other vehicles.

The immediate future of the RAM 1500 series

Turning now to the RAM 1500 Ramcharger, this version arriving on the market this coming year is positioned as an intermediate solution for drivers seeking a greater degree of electrification without completely abandoning the combustion engine. This model combines a 92 kWh battery pack with a 130 kW generator, thanks to which the total range soars past one thousand kilometres – 1,110 km to be exact. Its performance is also exceptional, thanks to the 250 kW electric motor integrated into the front axle, joined by another of 238 kW on the rear axle.

Finally, it should be noted that both the RAM 1500 REV and the Ramcharger share some similar technical specifications. One of them is acceleration, as both are capable of reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in four and a half seconds. Both versions also offer bidirectional charging functionality.