Ram Delays Electric 1500 In Favor Of Hybrid Version   

So, it’s official:  Stellantis says it will pull timing of its range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger ahead of the Ram 1500 REV, the company’s first battery-electric light duty pickup truck. Ram brand originally planned to launch the Ram 1500 REV in the first half of 2025. Now it will launch the Ramcharger first instead, postponing the REV a year.

"You can tell Tim Kuniskis is back running Ram, " said Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds. "He’s a smart car guy and immediately upon his return shoved the electric Ram back in favor of a new hybrid version.  I’m sure Ford’s success with the PowerBoost influenced this decision."

Stellantis says the decision to launch Ramcharger first was driven by overwhelming consumer interest, maintaining a competitive advantage in the technology and slowing industry demand for half-ton BEV pickups.

Ramcharger will be open for consumer orders in the first half of 2025, followed by the Ram 1500 REV launch in 2026.  For a limited time, consumers can go to RamRev.com to reserve a place in line to pre-order the all-new Ram 1500 Ramcharger and Ram 1500 REV models.

Video credit: Stellantis.

Highlights Of The Ramcharger Hybrid Half-Ton Pickup:

• new STLA Frame body-on-frame architecture
• 663-horsepower
• 615 pound-feet of torque
• 0-60 in 4.4. seconds
• 14,000 pounds towing capacity with a payload of up to 2,625 pounds.
• a targeted range of up to 690 miles 
  
• DC Fast Charging capability

Unique exterior design

Unique design features distinguish the 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger from the rest of the lineup. A large, forward-leaning grille features subtle styling differences and it also receives a prominent R-A-M badge.  A modern, body-color front fascia also differentiates it from the rest of the light-duty lineup.

Designers put the charge port on the driver’s side front quarter panel. When plugged in, the R-A-M badge pulsates to indicate the charging status. An audible sound signals the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is plugged in and charging is underway.  The charge port features Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging on the top half and DC fast charging on the bottom half of the charger.

The Ram 1500 Ramcharger's all-new power tailgate and a new, modern, and contemporary R-A-M badge are unique to the lineup. Like the front, the rear of the Ram 1500 Ramcharger features an all-new, EV-specific, premium LED taillight design that spans onto the tailgate.

The Ram 1500 Ramcharger shares its truck bed as its gasoline-powered counterpart with the capability of carrying plywood and drywall with ease. Stellantis says the Ramcharger offers the best lockable bed storage in the segment with the unique and convenient RamBox, featuring a 115-volt outlet. RamBox is illuminated, highly versatile, weatherproof, lockable and includes drain plugs on the bottom of the storage bins.

Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant will continue to be the primary home for Ram 1500 production, both the electrified and internal combustion engine versions. 

Photo:  Stellantis.