Ram Introduces A New Hybrid Vehicle: The Ramcharger Pickup Truck
A brand new pickup is going on sale next year (2024) and that is the Ramcharger which is known as an “electric” truck, but it’s a hybrid with a gas engine. The Ramcharger will go on sale around the same time the Ram REV will be going on sale as a fully electric truck. Ramcharger trucks can travel 145 miles if the batteries are fully charged before having to rely on gasoline.
The biggest reason why the Ram brand wants to sell both the Ramcharger and Ram REV trucks at the same time is because they can give customers two different options. Unfortunately, the cost is unknown for either of these trucks but the hybrid Ramcharger will cost a little less. Let’s take a better look into the Ram 1500 REV electric truck to see what else it has to offer.
2025 Ram 1500 REV
Ram will debut its first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck at the New York International Auto Show. This new vehicle is the 2025 Ram 1500 REV, and customers can’t wait to get their hands on it. The truck comes with two all-electric options, which include a 168-kWh battery pack with a distance of 350 miles and a 229-kWh large battery pack with a distance of 500 miles.
“The all-electric Ram 1500 REV is a monumental milestone on our continued journey to offer the industry’s best-electrified solutions and further fortifies our award-winning lineup. We believe in bringing the right range of powertrain solutions to our customers and will continue to redefine the pickup truck segment. Our all-new Ram 1500 REV pushes past the competition in areas customers care about most, including range, towing, payload, and charge time.” -Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO – Stellantis.
More impressive capabilities include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, 654 horsepower, 620 lb-ft of torque, 14,000 lbs of towing, and much more. The 2025 Ram 1500 REV has five trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited, and Tungsten. This new electric truck is a part of the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 plan to help bring a clean, safe, and affordable way to transition towards electric vehicles. Drivers will feel comfortable knowing this vehicle has Hands-free Active Driving Assist, ParkSense Automated Parking System, and updated technology features. This electric truck has a muscular exterior look, LED headlamps, an R-A-M badge, and 20 or 22-inch all-terrain tires.
As for the interior, passengers can ride in a luxurious and comfortable vehicle because the materials are made of leather, carbon fiber, and metal. There is a Uconnect 5 system with a 14.5-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch passenger screen, digital rearview mirror, and more. More features include Lane Departure, Lane Keep Assist, adaptive cruise control, and drowsy driving assist. Even a smartphone can be used as a key to get into the truck by downloading the Ram app on any smartphone.
The Waiting Continues
The hybrid Ramcharger will be here before you know it, so when the time comes, don’t hesitate to put those orders in. Meanwhile, come on down to Vision Automotive Group to check out any of the other impressive Ram trucks today at the CDJR Dealer in Rochester.