Set to hit the market in late 2024, Ram’s electrical pickup will supply two battery pack choices and as much as 654 HP
by Michael Gauthier
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by Michael Gauthier
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV made a splash in the course of the Tremendous Bowl, however now we’re studying the nitty-gritty particulars because the truck has been unveiled on the New York Auto Present.
Since we’ve already seen what it appears like, we’ll skip proper to specs they usually actually don’t disappoint because the truck comes customary with a really large 168 kWh battery pack. This guarantees to ship a variety of as much as 350 miles (563 km).
That bests each the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T, which max out at 320 miles (515 km) and 328 miles, respectively. Nevertheless, it falls wanting the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV, that are each slated to have a variety in extra of 400 miles (644 km).
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To take care of them, Ram is providing a fair larger 229 kWh battery pack that annihilates the competitors with an estimated vary of as much as 500 miles (805 km). That’s an insane determine and among the many finest supplied by any electrical car.
Moreover giving the truck some severe bragging rights, the 229 kWh battery pack ought to allow the Ram 1500 REV to be a ‘reputable’ tow car. As you’re undoubtedly conscious, towing takes a big toll on electrical automobiles and this implies the vary can simply be lower in half. That being stated, half of 500 miles (805 km) is 250 miles (402 km) and that may nonetheless be fairly darn good.
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If 500 miles (805 km) isn’t sufficient, a Ram 1500 REV XR will comply with with a “class-shattering vary.” The corporate didn’t elaborate, however it’s presumably the range-extended variant.
A Twin Motor All-Wheel Drive System With 654 HP
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Whereas the Ram 1500 REV can go the gap, it received’t be the quickest or strongest truck available on the market. Nevertheless, it’s no slouch as it’ll function 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS) electrical motors entrance and rear.
The electrical drive modules include a motor, gearbox, and inverter. Nevertheless, that’s not all because the entrance EDM has an automated wheel-end disconnect that enables the entrance wheels to spin freely in sure circumstances to maximise effectivity. The rear unit additionally incorporates just a few tips together with an out there electronic-locking rear differential.
By way of efficiency, we will anticipate a mixed output of 654 hp (448 kW / 663 PS) and 620 lb-ft (840 Nm) of torque. This can allow the mannequin to rocket from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in a mere 4.4 seconds. These are some insane figures and it simply beats all the pieces within the Ram lineup apart from the bonkers TRX, which has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 growing 702 hp (523 kW / 712 PS) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque.
That being stated, the Ram 1500 REV is outgunned by range-topping variations of the Silverado and Sierra EV. Each are slated to have a mixed output of 754 hp (562 kW / 764 PS) and 785 lb-ft (1,063 Nm) of torque, which is able to enable them to speed up from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in lower than 4.5 seconds. There’s additionally the GMC Hummer EV, which provides as much as 1,000 hp (746 kW / 1,014 PS) and may hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in round three seconds.
Placing the competitors apart, the Ram 1500 REV has an 800-volt structure and a 350 kW DC quick charging functionality. This can allow the truck to stand up to 110 miles (177 km) of vary in as little as 10 minutes. Ram didn’t point out some other charging specs however, given the battery capacities, anticipate prolonged recharging occasions at house.
On the subject of charging, the truck has vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-home, and vehicle-to-grid capabilities. This implies it could energy your property in an emergency and cost different EVs in a pinch. It may well additionally interface with {the electrical} grid and ship energy to utility corporations. The latter functionality means the truck may probably be charged when charges are low, after which promote that vitality again to the facility firm when charges are greater and there’s extra demand on the grid.
The truck can be used as a battery when tenting, tailgating, or working. Particularly, the onboard energy panel within the mattress can present as much as 7.2 kW of juice to energy all the pieces from lights to TVs. Clients can even get an optionally available frunk onboard energy panel that gives as much as 3.6 kW.
A Physique-On-Body EV That Can Tow Up To 14,000 Kilos
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When you suppose unibody vehicles are weak sauce, you’re in luck because the Ram 1500 REV rides on the all-new STLA Body structure. Because the title suggests, it options body-on-frame development and was “designed particularly for full-size electrical automobiles.”
The platform options high-strength metal and “superior supplies,” which allow it to be “light-weight but stiff and sturdy.” Ram went on to say the structure is “wider within the center to effectively incorporate the battery pack, whereas nonetheless using safety afforded by the body rails.”
This concentrate on energy allows the truck to have a towing capability of as much as 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg) and a payload capability of as much as 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg). These are some spectacular numbers and the truck beats the GMC Sierra EV’s tow ranking by 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) whereas additionally besting its payload capability by greater than double. It additionally beats the F-150 Lightning, which has a most towing capability of 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg).
Talking of capabilities, Ram is promising “class-leading experience and dealing with.” As a part of this effort, the truck has a multi-link impartial rear suspension and a “segment-exclusive, active-level four-corner air suspension with adaptive damping.”
The air suspension will supply 5 completely different settings often known as Entry/Exit, Aero, Regular, Off-Highway 1, and Off-Highway 2. Ram didn’t go into specifics, however the first two settings will probably decrease the experience top for improved aerodynamics in addition to simpler entry and egress. Likewise, the latter two modes ought to enhance the experience top for improved off-road functionality. There’s no phrase on how a lot journey the suspension can have, however Ram stated the truck will be capable to ford as much as 24 inches (610 mm) of water.
Moreover the air suspension, the truck will supply semi-autonomous driving know-how. Particulars are restricted, however Ram stated we will anticipate ParkSense Automated Parking in addition to Energetic Driving Help. The latter combines adaptive cruise management with lane centering to permit for hands-free driving. Ram additionally stated the system makes use of “a number of sensors, together with radars and cameras to dictate applicable roads for the know-how.”
New Tungsten Trim Raises The Bar On Luxurious
The Ram 1500 raised the bar for luxurious pickups and the corporate is making an attempt to repeat that success with the electrical variant. As a part of this effort, the mannequin has “genuine, premium supplies” reminiscent of carbon fiber, steel, and leather-based.
That being stated, the truck is a high-tech affair that provides a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch infotainment system, and a ten.25-inch entrance passenger show. The latter allows the entrance passenger to behave as a co-pilot because it exhibits navigation data and exterior digital camera views. The show additionally sports activities an HDMI enter, which allows it to behave as an leisure machine. Nevertheless, it seems to lack help for streaming video and this seems like an oversight.
Sticking with the tech theme, the truck could be geared up with a digital rearview mirror and a 10-inch head-up show. The mannequin additionally has digital key know-how and a typical 12-inch infotainment system with a split-screen functionality.
Placing screens apart, the truck sports activities a rotary shifter and regen buttons that enable drivers to change between Regular and One Pedal Driving modes. We will additionally see a “trailer steering knob” and a wi-fi smartphone charger that may replenish two telephones directly.
We’ll be taught extra particulars nearer to launch, however Ram confirmed the truck might be supplied in 5 completely different trims together with Tradesman, Huge Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Restricted, and Tungsten. The latter is all-new and “raises the no-compromise benchmark once more for upscale pickup vehicles.”
Ram didn’t say a lot about it, however the Tungsten can have an “ultra-premium” 23-speaker Klipsch audio system. We will additionally see two-tone quilted leather-based seats with distinction stitching in addition to heating and air flow, entrance and rear. They’re joined by carbon fiber trim and a Tungsten badge on the middle console that wears the truck’s VIN.
The Most Aerodynamic Full-Dimension Electrical Truck
Whereas the truck bears little resemblance to the Revolution idea, it options an aerodynamically optimized entrance finish with “tuning fork” LED headlights and an illuminated “Ram” badge. They’re joined by body-color parts, distinctive taillights, and an influence tailgate on the range-topping Tungsten trim.
Ram didn’t go into many specifics, however stated the mannequin is the “section’s most slippery truck with an estimated .340 coefficient of drag.” The truck additionally sports activities 20- or 22-inch wheels which can be wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion all-season tires.
Different highlights embody a powered frunk, which has a best-in-class storage capability of 15 cubic ft (425 liters). They’re joined by RamBox storage compartments, that are lockable and weatherproof.
All of this provides as much as one spectacular truck and it’ll arrive at dealerships within the fourth quarter of 2024.
