Ram Trucks introduced the 2026 Ramcharger pickup this week, its first range-extender electric vehicle (REEV). CEO Tim Kuniskis claims itβs βthe ultimate electric truckβ with up to 690 miles of range and can tow up to 14,000 lbs. Meanwhile, Ram continues to put its fully electric pickup, the Ram 1500 REV, on the back burner.
The 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger includes a 3.6 L V-6 engine, a 27-gallon gas tank, and dual electric motors, one on each axle.
Combined with a massive 92 kWh battery, the pickup can drive up to 690 miles, or what Kuniskis calls an βunlimitedβ range.
Powered solely by electric power, Ram says the pickup has a driving range of around 145 miles. After the battery runs out of juice, the gas engine kicks on to extend its range.
The Ramcharger is the truck makerβs most powerful pickup right now. Powered by a dual motor powertrain and 400V platform, the REEV pickup packs 647 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of force. In comparison, the 2025 RAM RHO performance truck only has 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque.
Ram expects the Ramcharger to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, just beating the RHOβs 4.6-second time. However, itβs still under the Ford F-150 Lightning at under 4 seconds and not even close to the Tesla Cybertruckβs (Beast) 2.6 seconds mph time.
However, with a towing capacity of up to 14,000 lbs, the Ramcharger beats out the Lightning (10,000 lbs) and Cybertruck (11,000 lbs).
As you can see, the REEV pickup is basically a replica of other Ram models with updated badging. The inside will be loaded with Stellantisβ latest tech and software, including Hands-Free Highway Assist.
Like the Jeep Wagoneer S, the Ramchargerβs interior will include plenty of screens, including a 14.5β³ infotainment, a 12.3β³ driver display, and a 10.25β³ passenger screen.
The 2026 Ramcharger will go on sale later this year. Although prices will be revealed closer to launch, itβs expected to cost around $65,000 to $70,000, but prices could start closer to $80,000.
βWith unlimited battery-electric range, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the pinnacle of the light-duty pickup truck segment and the ultimate electric truck,β Kuniskis said.
Meanwhile, Ramβs first fully electric pickup, the Ram 1500 REV, is delayed indefinitely. Ramβs electric pickup was expected to arrive by the end of 2024, but the company pulled ahead the REEV model due to βoverwhelmingβ demand. Stellantis said it would launch the REV in 2026, but even that looks like it could be getting pushed back. When, or if we will ever see, the fully electric version remains up in the air. Weβll keep you updated when we hear more.
Source: The Detroit News, Stellantis
