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Stellantis Kills Electric Ram 1500, Rebrands Range-Extended Truck as REV

Stellantis points to cooling U.S. demand for big battery-only pickups, signaling a near-term focus on range-extended powertrains.

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares (L) and Ram Brand CEO Mike Koval Jr. pose by the Ram 1500 Revolution electric concept pickup truck during a Stellantis keynote address at CES 2023, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
The Ram 1500 Revolution electric concept pickup truck is unveiled during a Stellantis keynote address at CES 2023, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo

Overview

  • The company confirmed it has discontinued development of the full-size battery-electric Ram 1500 REV after multiple delays that pushed the launch from 2024 to 2027.
  • Ram will instead sell the range-extended model formerly called Ramcharger under the Ram 1500 REV name, with production targeted for 2026.
  • The REEV setup pairs a roughly 92 kWh battery with a 3.6-liter V6 generator and dual motors, with Ram citing up to 690 miles of combined range and about 145 miles of electric-only driving.
  • Executives framed the decision around slowing North American demand for full-size BEV trucks, with industry reporting also noting reduced federal EV incentives and high battery costs.
  • The move aligns with a wider Stellantis pivot under CEO Antonio Filosa and Ram chief Tim Kuniskis, and it differentiates Ram with a range-extended half-ton option as Ford and GM adjust their EV truck plans.