Ram Delays Electric Truck Launch to 2026, Focuses on Ramcharger

Ram 1500 REV Launch Delayed to 2026

Stellantis has announced a postponement of the all-electric Ram 1500 REV truck’s release, now scheduled for 2026. This decision, revealed on Wednesday, is attributed to a deceleration in consumer demand for full-size battery electric pickup trucks.

Originally, the automaker intended to begin customer deliveries of the electric truck during the first six months of 2025.

Focus Shifts to Ram 1500 Ramcharger

Instead, Stellantis will prioritize the launch of the Ram 1500 Ramcharger. This vehicle offers an extended range, estimated at 690 miles, achieved through a unique system combining a battery pack with a gasoline generator.

This approach, while innovative, isn’t entirely new within the automotive industry.

Industry-Wide Trend of EV Adjustments

The shift reflects a wider pattern among established automakers facing slower-than-anticipated adoption rates for fully electric vehicles, especially those carrying a higher price point.

Companies like Ford and GM have similarly scaled back investments and moderated their ambitious EV production timelines.

Consumer Demand Drives the Change

Stellantis stated that the decision to prioritize the Ramcharger was motivated by “significant consumer interest.”

Consumer orders for the Ramcharger will open in the first half of 2025, preceding the Ram 1500 REV’s launch in 2026.

Ram Ramcharger: A Unique Powertrain

The Ram Ramcharger operates differently than a conventional hybrid truck.

It features a 92-kilowatt-hour battery providing an estimated range of 145 miles, coupled with a 3.6-liter V6 engine powering a 130 kW gas generator.

How the Ramcharger's System Works

The V6 engine produces mechanical power, which is then transferred to the generator.

This generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical power, used to either recharge the 92 kWh battery or directly power the two electric drive modules (EDMs).

These EDMs, incorporating the motor, gearbox, and inverter, also provide all-wheel drive functionality and are positioned on both the front and rear axles.