Ram Trucks is preparing the all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup for delivery. According to CEO Christine Feuell, Ram's first electric van is expected to arrive in US dealerships early next year. Here's what to expect.
The Ram 1500 REV is almost ready for customer delivery. Feuell (via Car News) said Ram's first electric van will begin arriving at US dealerships in early 2025.
Even before unveiling the Ram 1500 REV during the Super Bowl last February, the company boasted that the electric pickup would outperform the competition.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in 2022 that the Ram 1500 REV will “surpass all competitors” with superior range, towing, payload, and charging times. Last April, Ram revealed more details during its world debut at the New York International Auto Show.
Ram said the 2025 1500 REV will have two battery options – 168 kWh or 229 kWh. The former has a target range of 350 miles, while the latter targets up to a driving range of 500 miles.
The company also claims its all-electric pickup can tow up to 14,000 lbs with a 2,700 lbs max payload. With 800V fast charging, the Ram 1500 REV can get a range of 110 mi in about 10 minutes.
By comparison, Ford's 2024 Lightning, with an extended pack battery (131 kWh), offers a range of up to 320 miles EPA-est and a towing capacity of up to 10,000 lbs. Rivian's R1T has a range of 420 miles and a towing capacity of 11,000 lbs.
Ram's first electric van is coming to US dealerships
Tesla's Cybertruck, which is taking the US market by storm, has an estimated driving range of up to 340 miles and can tow up to 11,000 lbs.
In accordance with S&P Global Mobility's latest data, 5,175 Tesla Cybertrucks were registered in the US in July, nearly outpacing all other EV pickups combined with 5,546 registrations.
Will Ram's first electric pickup find its place in the US market? We'll find out early next year. Ram hasn't revealed pricing, but the electric pickup is expected to start at $60,000. The 2024 Ram 1500 (gas-powered) starts at $41,415.
Following the REV 1500, the company will introduce the 2025 Ramcharger 1500, an extended-range (gas-powered) model. The Ramcharger is a hybrid vehicle with a 3.6 liter V-6 engine.
After that, Ram is expected to launch a mid-size electric van. However, production has been delayed at its Belvidere, IL plant until 2027.
Ram owner Stellantis announced an investment of more than $406 million last week to retool three Michigan EV manufacturing plants. Stellantis has confirmed that its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the first in the US to build an all-electric vehicle, the Ram 1500 REV.
Stellantis also invested nearly $100 million in its Warren Truck Assembly plant to prepare the world's first Jeep EV, the Wagoneer S. It will be one of four Jeep EVs to be introduced by the end of 2025.
Source: Motor News, Stellantis
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