GM crosstown rival Stellantis recently unveiled the all-new Ram 1500 REV, the brand’s very-first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck. The new all-electric truck made its world debut during a 60-second commercial that aired during Super Bowl LVII.
The new Ram 1500 REV is built on the automaker’s latest STLA architecture, and according to Ram, was “designed to set the bar in terms of capability, range, towing, and payload.” Full specs are still forthcoming. In terms of styling, however, the Ram 1500 REV features a fascia design that is somewhat familiar to that previewed early last month by a concept model, and includes an illuminated Ram badge front and center. The design also incorporates LED headlamps with large horizontal lighting signatures that extend from the middle of the fascia into the fenders.
In the corners, we see a set of large two-tone multi-spoke wheels, while a Ram badge was placed lower on the front door. The charge port is on the front fender just above the wheel arch, and incorporates a charging status meter to monitor charging progress. In back, there are large L-shaped taillights that run up and into the tailgate.
Inside, the Ram 1500 REV features a large tablet-style center screen complemented by an array of hard buttons. A frunk provides additional storage opportunities as well. As for the powertrain, Ram says that the onboard battery pack can redirect electricity to power a home, such as in the event of an outage, or to another vehicle, or to other devices.
Interested customers can now place a reservation for the Ram 1500 REV via the REV Insider+ program. The program requires a one-time $100 refundable fee, and, in addition to an opportunity to reserve the new pickup, also includes exclusive access to events, news, and information about the vehicle. Production of the new Ram 1500 REV will get under way next year, while the pickup is expected to launch in Q4 of the 2024 calendar year to rival the Chevy Silverado EV.
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Wow, a complete letdown from what the concept presented. A slightly different front and rear, otherwise it looks just like a current Ram.
They keep talking about how they’ll surpass everyone when this becomes available in a couple years. Based on what they presented, that will likely be just as much of a letdown.
Maybe they think adding a third screen for the front seat passenger is revolutionary.
They think doing a light ing makeover 5 years later is going to be revolutionary? When this ships the next light ing that’s a ground up EV, like the Silverado, will be right around the corner.
Late to the party, and relying on a range extender. Not good signs for Ram. Also, horizontal screens are FUGLY
Such an unexpected reveal based on what was talked up with the concept. To give Ram credit, the current ICE 1500 really created come interesting competition in the segment and it got a lot of accolades. The Revolution concept showed Ram was serious about bringing some innovation and leveraging the advantages of an electric platform. The aggressive design, massive cabin, three rows of seating, modular seating based on a rail system. I was really thinking GM didn’t do enough with the Silverado EV and Sierra EV. The Revolution concept had me thinking Ram was coming in swinging with a big EV competitor. But then this… nothing like the concept. This is the most competitive space in the electric race right now, and they appear to be 2-3 years behind everyone else at this point. I guess good news for GM!
I just can’t agree with the 4 (main comments) above me. The first thing to keep in mind is that Ram has come so far and become a true force to be reckoned with. I think the hard-core Chevy (GM) and Ford guys were caught with their pants down thinking that Dodge was not competitive. They were wrong and the Ram is a fantastic truck. I have family and friends who were total Chevy guys who now drive Rams. Some were Ford owners and now own Ram. Second, I think Ram is totally smart for keeping the looks of the REV very close to the ICE truck. Just like I give Ford credit for the Lightning looking like the regular 150, I give Ram credit here. There is zero need to make a truck look so different just because it’s an EV. Lastly, offering this as EV with a backup gas powered engine for longer range and towing is totally smart. This will give them an edge for those who may be wanting to go EV but have range/towing range anxiety.
I say rack one up for the Ram boys! If I were buying a new truck and wanted an EV, this would be it.
Looks like a conversion like the Ford.
The only thing here is if they can keep the price the same as ICE.
Revolutionary Concept then this turkey. The old bait and switch – show me Turlington, give me Roseanne.
Disappointing but hopefully it brings competition to drive EV truck prices down as people will still buy it.
IF I was interested in EV trucks (which I am not), I would take this Ram over that goofy Avalanche-looking heap that Chevy put out. The Ram looks clean much like the Lightning…they stay true to their forms.
Premature electrification? Looks like late comers to me.
I guess we will see, GM has not started building Silverado EV’s, that seems late to the party and model year to me as well. Last I checked the MY for most vehicles starts late in the summer of the prior year. Certainly 2023’s are usually available day 1 of the MY they are identified as.
The Silverado EV is a 2024.
The hole EV industry is premature. After Trump is reinstated, it’s over. Long GM, short TSLA.
Well, I will agree on the EV industry being premature. It’s definitely not ready for prime time, not even close.
Reinstated, even the Dumpster doesn’t believe that! Premature, A few years back I heard all of the old manufactures saying the same thing. Now most are saying they will stop making ICE vehicles by 2030 to 2035. There is not one thing better with ICE vehicles. The only exception right now is charging and that is getting better every day. Even that most people would be able to plugin at night and wake up in the morning with a full charge. Dragged yelling and screaming even Toyota has had a change of heart.
Except for headlights and taillights, it is not close to the Revolution concept at all, and it is a very disappointing design. If it’s going to be made in such a different design, why did Lam show us Revolution concept? Stellantis makes EVs in the worst way they can. This Ram doesn’t seem attractive at all, neither as an electric car, nor as a truck.
So ugly!
Spoken like a true Chevy Ford dealer!
Tell me that the Ram Brand will fall behind Tesla in EV Pickup Trucks without actually telling me.
Like who in their right mind will buy this Turd at the END of 2024 with most likely a very small output of vehicles.
What a total Joke this was. Stellantis might be getting bailed out by our Tax money yet once again. This is totally unacceptable and Taveres should be fired for this ASAP!!!
They need new leadership just as Toyota just announced. Talk about not reading the room man.
Hey Tavares the future is BEV’s, if you cannot handle that then move along sir and go away!!!
eh, I would say I would buy this one over the Moon mobile all day every day. but certainly they would do best if the next year they more closely followed the concept and called it the Rev and this one the Rev Classic. I certainly think there are plenty of Truck owners that want the old school look over the next stylized thing….the sheer number of people poopooing the Silverado because of the one piece body and midgate is astounding. GM has GMC to cover the more truck like old school appearance and I think the lightning worked as well as it did initially was because of the same reasoning.
@JD
I hear what you are saying but Ram coming with an ICE truck shoved full of batteries anywhere they can fit them and by the end of 2024 in limited supply will just not cut it.
Tesla (and I understand it is not for everyone) will be selling 250K per year by the time Ram can get up to 100K Ramp of that thing.
And don’t forget Ford might have their clean sheet design F-150 by 2025/2026
The usual haters hating and running their mouths like their opinion even has merit.
It really is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Anonymity brings out the best in people doesn’t it? Kind of like the behind the mike heroes of the CB days fifty years ago.
Some crap never changes…..
I love it and just the other day I did get an e-mail about getting on the Reservation list to get the latest information and announcements. A $100 refundable is like you can’t lose. My only concern is my present RAM lease is up in Sept’24 and no one has been on time with the initial sales dates for many reasons when it comes to EV’s. Q4 2024 release has a good chance to be delayed a few months into 2025.
I like the looks with just enough front end to distinguish it from the ICE version. The dash has no change to the current RAM and it shows the power of a screen to make changes without redesigning all the hardware that could slow up development and keeping the buttons makes it a truck. The RAM’s interior is one of the best around and it is obvious that Stellantis put the development money into the drive train. Why mess a good thing.
As far as all EV”S why is the charge port always on the drivers side? If the future is going to have charge stations at curb side, it be a stretch to make the power cord reach over the vehicle.
Do you finish your username with antos?
I’m in with the $100 deposit to order, but I am completely let down with the differences in the production model vs the concept that was revealed last month. Why bother with the concept if you knew the truck would be so vastly different except for the headlights? Classic bait and switch.
If the pre-production version of the RAM is what they end up going with, I’ll pass on the order and wait until Chevy or GMC makes enough to start meeting the demand. At least they have the guts to change the design.
A cheap looking pickup..
Well, I put down the $100. Reading the terms you have once chance for the refund when it is your turn is up to order. With an order the $100 is non refundable and not applied to the price of the truck. Time will tell, however, if it has only a black interior, 👎🏻.
Wow. What a waste and disappointing truck. Everyone is all into electric. This truck has always been about balls and stuff. Whats going to happen if you go offroading in this truck and you go through a river or puddles. Please tell me it will be 100% cover or resist? There is nothing like the roaring sound of a real engine. Just like the new electric jeep wrangler too…..have you guys realized how much is it to fix or buy this kind of electric batteries??? Yeah…and the government is trying to help us by going green…..right!
I’m retired and only drive 6000 miles a year. Never go off road and never snows in Florida. Days of towing are over but having a pu bed is about the handiest thing to have. If I have to drive long distances for a vacation, the wife’s Murano will work just find. Worse case I’ll rent a vehicle. Just this past week I drove 200 miles to FT Lauderdale and the longest I’ve drove in years. I might drive 50 miles in one day so going EV will not be a problem.
I hear all kinds of crying about he the cost of the battery! Why don’t they compare the price of an equivalent ICE replacement engine. My nephew was driving down the freeway and kicked up a rock that punctured the oil filter after the light came on and he could pull over he lost a $15,000 engine. on his ford Dulley. I’m not sure about all EV’s but if not all then 99% would make it through most puddles A gas truck could make it through. Do you really think they are made as poorly as most of the smart phones on the market. Do you really think they don’t make them waterproof! You really need to do some research before you talk about something you don’t know anything about. A couple of the one’s are not just EVs, but you will get the point.
Electric vehicles in water YouTube
What happens do all the electric essentials and gadjet in YOUR car, Mauricio, if you go through a river or puddles? And the revving hot engine, suddenly in cold water?
You know that you can’t even start your engine without an electric motor and battery…
Other than the dash and over the tailgate tail lights it’s not all that bad. I’m 110% Chevrolet, always have and always will be, but I’m not going to bash the Ram. One thing I have to give Ram credit for is Innovation. If I were a Ram fan I don’t see anything that would stop me from purchasing one. Due to personal preference alone you can find something you dislike about all three US brands. All things considered, personally I think it looks pretty good for a EV.
“latest STLA architecture”???
It is still ALL NEW. This is, if I am not compeltely mistaken, the VERY FIRST car on one of the new platforms or architectures, nameley the “STLA FRAME” which is for a body-on-frame architecture, as the name suggests.
The other three are STLA SMALL, STLA MEDIUM, and STLA LARGE.