Although its market launch was initially planned for the first half of 2025, Stellantis has just announced that its production has finally been delayed until 2026.
Given the current situation in the automotive market, Stellantis has decided to modify its launch strategy for the different available versions of the RAM 1500 pickup. Thus, instead of first introducing the version with a fully electric propulsion system, known as the RAM 1500 REV, to the North American market as planned, The company will prioritize the version with range extender, called Ram 1500 Ramcharger.
Thus, those customers specifically interested in the fully electric version of this pickup, They will have to wait at least until 2026 to be able to occupy their parking space with their new RAM 1500 REV, despite the fact that its market launch was initially planned for the first half of 2025.
The RAM 1500 REV was officially presented in 2023 during the New York International Auto Show. This electric pickup has two 250 kW engines each, which together deliver 481 kW of powerIt will also be available with two different battery packs, one with a capacity of 168 kWh and another with a capacity of 229 kWh. According to the manufacturer, with the first It will be able to travel about 563 km under the EPA homologation cycle.while the second It offers an extended range of up to 800 km.. A surprising figure for a pickup truck 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 capacity with double V2L ports. The first of these will be located in the rear box offering up to 7.2 kWwhile 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
Looking at the RAM 1500 Ramcharger, this version that will hit the market next year is positioned as an intermediate solution for all those drivers looking for a greater degree of electrification without completely abandoning the combustion engine. This model combines a 92 kWh battery pack with a 130 kW generator, by which The total autonomy soars above a thousand kilometers -1110 km to be exact-Its performance is also exceptional, thanks to the 250 kW electric motor integrated in the front axle, accompanied by another 238 kW motor 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, since both They are capable of reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in four and a half seconds.Both versions also offer bi-directional charging functionality.
