Last week at the New York auto show, Ram impressed with a new target for electric trucks: a target range of 500 miles for its Ram 1500 REV 2025.
That range number, introduced by Ram Brand CEO Mike Koval Jr., could make the 1500 REV the king of the EV hill in the area most important to many shoppers and second only to clean air sedan’s 516 miles. But to get there, this burly truck will need a battery pack that’s more than twice as powerful as the Lucid, at 229 kWh.
While Ram 1500 REV has an evolutionary design and not continue with the radical look and groundbreaking packaging of Concept Ram 1500 Revolution BEV, its all-new front-end design makes EVs easily recognizable compared to petrol Rams. The electric truck also features a single-pedal driving mode, the front motor unit can be disconnected when not needed to increase efficiency, and aerodynamic measures under the vehicle to help achieve drag coefficient. 0.34 declared.
With 654 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque, a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, wading depths of up to 24 inches, towing capacity of up to 14,000 pounds, and ultimate payload 2,700-pound, 1500 REV is by far impressive compared to gas-powered trucks in most if not all other measures. It includes power output up to 7.2 kW from the electrical panel and 3.6 kW from the electrical outlet, and it is ready for bidirectional charging for home systems and even the ability to connect vehicles to electricity grid (V2G) in the future.
With the production basics of the 2025 Ram 1500 REV announced, Green Car Reports sat down with Koval and asked about the manufacturability of a 20-foot wooden stick, charging robot, etc. should be interesting.
Is it possible that real pattern breakers with even more scope will emerge? Read below for everything Ram’s CEO has revealed about the 1500 REV series, broken down into a few key points:
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What is the range of Ram 1500 REV XR?
To tease the idea that there’s more to it for those planning to tow their trucks, the brand notes that the Ram 1500 REV XR version—its EV Extends Range—will provide “class breaking range.”
While it’s probably safe to assume that the XR will offer even more range than the REV’s 500 miles, as Koval suggested earlier this year, he won’t answer this question—not even yet. must be a baseball field. “I will be sharing more about the actual technology—it’s proprietary technology—at the XR rollout later this year,” he said. “But the devil will be in the details, that’s all I can tell you today.”
It’s still a mystery what specs Ram is choosing for the XR, a choice that will require weighing between battery size, engine capacity, fuel tank size, etc., all taking into account capabilities. drag in the real world.
However, the Ram also claims a potential appeal for many contemplating electric trucks: a 168 kWh single-class package with a target range of up to 350 miles.
Ram has confirmed that the XR will be primarily an EV with a charging port, so it’s fair to expect some of the same charging properties. But Koval, echoing what Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said earlier this year, said this is not a plug-in hybrid.
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Base Ram 1500 REV will be widely and publicly available
When asked if Ram would actually offer a simplified base version of its 350-mile truck for personal and fleet use — the question hints at Ford’s pricing F-150 Lightning and GM’s electric truck rollout stalled, delayed—Koval seems ready to rush in with energy.
“Absolutely right, I’m optimistic, I think we can do both,” he said. “I think there are some really practical reasons for that for fleets and small businesses, not just for trucks but for full-size pickups.”
He added: “We are going to have a version of the Tradesman, which is a team work truck, commercial oriented trim level, with a 168 kWh battery pack that gives you a range of 350 miles.
Furthermore, Ram says the 1500 REV will be offered in five different versions: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie and Limited, along with a new Tungsten version. Standout features include a windscreen display, Klipsch Reference Premiere audio, a massive 14.5-inch central touchscreen, and a 10.3-inch touchscreen for passengers.
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What about the portable wireless charging robot teased with the CES reveal of the Ram Revolution concept?
It was revealed that the unit was more than just a stuntman. As Green Car Reports reported in January, the robot was developed by EFI Automotive over five years, led by Stellantis, and incorporates AI.
“If you put the pieces together, it’s about eliminating friction,” explains Koval. “There’s so much, and change is hard… It’s a great, creative development for Ram, but yeah, we’re trying to get that product to market as quickly as possible.”
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Free2Move will handle all hardware
Koval at several points in the interview mentioned the odd, portability-focused Stellantis Free2Move operations, launched in North America in 2017 and initially led with ride-sharing and ride-hailing as a means of bringing electric vehicles from former company PSA into the United States. Currently, it offers car-sharing and rental of Stellantis models (including jeeps) in Denver, Madrid, Paris, Portland, and Washington, D.C.
Koval says that through Free2Move, Ram wants to ensure that there are turnkey solutions that all charging hardware owners can ask for—to be able to ensure a more defined role for the organization. Mystery in the United States
“Just know that as a consumer, when I go to my local Ram dealer, I will have a solution for you based on your needs and wants, and I will take care of everything for you. —car to car, car to home, and, if you have the right hardware, the vehicle will connect to the grid,” he says.
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The Ram 1500 REV’s smaller pack also charges at 800 volts
One point that last week’s release made clear on the Ram 1500 REV is that it can recover a 110-mile range in about 10 minutes via a 350 kw CCS connector, thanks to 800-volt charging for both package configurations.
While Ram hasn’t explicitly stated that in any release, Koval made it clear: The optional 229 kwh pack is a two-tier plan, the other a single-layer. The truck has a 350-mile range regardless of having two decks.
The fast-charging smaller pack is likely to be a major differentiator from GM’s upcoming Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV, which charge at 400 volts for their standard packages and to charge 800 volts for the two configuration. floors, their longest range.
Koval says being a latecomer in the field has helped—not just in terms of range but also in terms of battery charging.
“With a full understanding of what our competitors have announced, that allows me and Ralph (Gilles) and our engineers to go back and say, ‘Trucks need towing, they need to specialize. carrying and in the future they will need a competitive rate in the charging period.'”
The concept’s 20-foot transmission could be happening
Watch that channel at the end of the Ram Revolution?
gewgew. Almost 20 feet continuously if you use the tailgate! pic.twitter.com/aqWzYXbOc1
– Bengt Halvorson (@ben_gt) January 5, 2023
The Ram Revolution concept truck provides a passage capable of stowing items from base to stern—allowing a continuous length of 18 feet for lumber and the like, or up to 20 feet when the back door is facing down.
That’s a feature Koval says safety regulations will allow. And, he suggests, it’s one of several features from the concept that are actually going into production.
“I have the engineering solutions to get most of what you see on a concept truck into production—over time,” says Koval. “We talk about lifecycle…features will come out little by little over the next few years, which will be interesting.”
