Ram 1500 Ramcharger
Overview
ManufacturerRam Trucks (Stellantis North America)
Production2025 (to commence)
Model years2025–
Body and chassis
Body style4-door crew cab
LayoutDual-motor, all-wheel-drive
PlatformSTLA Frame
Related
Powertrain
Engine3.6 L Pentastar V6 gasoline
Electric motor
  • 250 kW (340 hp) (front)
  • 238 kW (319 hp) (rear)
  • 130 kW (170 hp) (generator)
Hybrid drivetrainSeries hybrid
Battery92 kWh lithium-ion
Range690 mi (1,110 km)
Electric range145 mi (233 km)
Plug-in chargingCCS: 145 kW, 400 V DC

The Ram 1500 Ramcharger is a series hybrid full-size light-duty pickup truck based on the fifth generation Ram, announced in November 2023.

Background

The truck has electric motors for both the front and rear axle. The front axle motor is rated at 250 kilowatts (340 hp), while the rear is rated at 238 kW (319 hp). The gasoline engine is mated to a 130 kW (170 hp) generator which recharges the battery and extends the truck's range, but has no direct linkage to the wheels.[1] When additional power or traction is not needed, front motor automatically disconnects from the wheels to improve efficiency.[2]

Ram expects that the truck will have an all-electric range of 145 miles (233 km) and a range of 690 miles (1,110 km) when the gasoline engine is used. Trucks will be equipped with a CCS connector for DC fast charging, enabling 50 miles (80 km) of all-electric range to be added in approximately 10 minutes.[3]

Ram says they are targeting 663 horsepower (494 kW) and 615 pound-feet (834 N⋅m) of torque, a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, a towing capacity up to 14,000 pounds (6,400 kg) and payload capacity of up to 2,625 pounds (1,191 kg).[1][4]

References

  1. 1 2 Valdes-Dapena, Peter (November 7, 2023). "The Ram 1500 Ramcharger will be a hybrid like a diesel locomotive". CNN Business. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ Stafford, Eric (November 6, 2023). "2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Avoids the Range Anxiety of EV Trucks". Car and Driver. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Irwin, Austin (November 7, 2023). "2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Plug-in Hybrid: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ Bartlett, Jeff S. (November 7, 2023). "Preview: 2025 Ram 1500 and Ramcharger Pickup Trucks Pack High-Tech and Big Power". Consumer Reports. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
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