- Stellantis has quietly launched the production version of the RAM 1500 REV extended range electric pickup.
- The original version of the truck, called the Ram 1500 Ram Charger, was unveiled in 2023.
- The now renamed Ram 1500 REV is expected to go into production in the second half of the year as a 2027 model.
The extended version of the Ram 1500 electric pickup truck is real, despite being revealed back in 2023 and seemingly constantly delayed. Initially called the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, it has now been renamed Ram 1500 Rev He made a surprise – albeit low-key – appearance this year Detroit Auto ShowTh.
It’s the first public appearance of a production-ready unit of the long-range truck, and it comes with another slight delay as an asterisk. As revealed MoparInsidersThe US-made model is now expected to go into production at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights assembly plant in Michigan in the second half of the year as a 2027 model. Previously, Ram 1500 Rev It was expected to roll off the assembly line in the first half of the year as a 2026 model.
This is three years after the original truck debuted, but it still means it ram It will be the first American automaker to sell a long-range pickup in the United States. Despite multiple delays, the Ram 1500 REV will arrive at dealerships before then Gas-assisted scouting modelswhich is scheduled to go on sale next year.
This type of powertrain, which combines an electric chassis with a gas engine that acts as a generator, is expected to attract more buyers than traditional electric vehicles simply because there is a gas tank, and drivers can fill up the gas tank and forget about worrying about range and a charger. excellent It has a maximum range of 690 miles on a full charge and a full tank of gas, but it’s worth noting that the Ram 1500 REV is primarily an electric vehicle that just happens to have a gas generator on board. In EV mode, the battery offers an estimated range of 145 miles.
The truck is powered by a massive 92 kWh battery located between the frame rails. It doesn’t protrude inward, leaving the floor completely flat, and sends power to a pair of electric drive units – a 250-kilowatt unit at the front and a 248-kilowatt unit at the rear. Combined, the long-range Ram 1500 generates 647 horsepower and 610 pound-feet of torque.
The 2027 Ram 1500 REV has a CCS1 charging port, not the NACS port on the Tesla model.
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Since it’s an electric car at heart, it has a CCS1 charging port on the front left that can accommodate up to 145 kilowatts of power from a DC fast charger, adding up to 50 miles of electric range in 10 minutes. However, if there are no chargers around, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 kicks in and drives a 130-kilowatt generator to send power to the battery and keep you moving, but there’s no mechanical connection between the engine and the wheels.
The REV version of the popular full-size truck is distinguished from its gas-powered counterparts by an illuminated grille, custom front bumper, and a host of REV badging spread throughout the exterior and interior. There’s also a charging port door, and the wheels are secured with eight lugs instead of the six-lug setup found on a traditional pickup.
The 2027 Ram 1500 REV will be offered exclusively as a four-door crew cab with a 5-foot, 7-inch bed. With the Class 5 hitch, Ram is targeting best-in-class towing of up to 14,000 pounds, while maximum payload is expected to reach 2,625 pounds.
The extended Ram 1500 will be offered in multiple trim levels, but pricing has not yet been announced.
