Ram Vehicles launched the 2026 Ramcharger pickup this week, its first range-extender electrical automobile (REEV). CEO Tim Kuniskis claims it’s “the final word electrical truck” with as much as 690 miles of vary and may tow as much as 14,000 lbs. In the meantime, Ram continues to place its totally electrical pickup, the Ram 1500 REV, on the again burner.
Meet the 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger REEV pickup
The 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger features a 3.6 L V-6 engine, a 27-gallon fuel tank, and twin electrical motors, one on every axle.
Mixed with a large 92 kWh battery, the pickup can drive as much as 690 miles, or what Kuniskis calls an “limitless” vary.
Powered solely by electrical energy, Ram says the pickup has a driving vary of round 145 miles. After the battery runs out of juice, the fuel engine kicks on to increase its vary.
The Ramcharger is the truck maker’s strongest pickup proper now. Powered by a twin motor powertrain and 400V platform, the REEV pickup packs 647 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of pressure. As compared, the 2025 RAM RHO efficiency truck solely has 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque.
Ram expects the Ramcharger to speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, simply beating the RHO’s 4.6-second time. Nonetheless, it’s nonetheless beneath the Ford F-150 Lightning at beneath 4 seconds and never even near the Tesla Cybertruck’s (Beast) 2.6 seconds mph time.
Nonetheless, with a towing capability of as much as 14,000 lbs, the Ramcharger beats out the Lightning (10,000 lbs) and Cybertruck (11,000 lbs).
As you possibly can see, the REEV pickup is principally a duplicate of different Ram fashions with up to date badging. The within can be loaded with Stellantis’ newest tech and software program, together with Palms-Free Freeway Help.
Just like the Jeep Wagoneer S, the Ramcharger’s inside will embrace loads of screens, together with a 14.5″ infotainment, a 12.3″ driver show, and a ten.25″ passenger display.
The 2026 Ramcharger will go on sale later this 12 months. Though costs can be revealed nearer to launch, it’s anticipated to price round $65,000 to $70,000, however costs may begin nearer to $80,000.
“With limitless battery-electric vary, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the top of the light-duty pickup truck phase and the final word electrical truck,” Kuniskis mentioned.
In the meantime, Ram’s first totally electrical pickup, the Ram 1500 REV, is delayed indefinitely. Ram’s electrical pickup was anticipated to reach by the tip of 2024, however the firm pulled forward the REEV mannequin resulting from “overwhelming” demand. Stellantis mentioned it might launch the REV in 2026, however even that appears prefer it might be getting pushed again. When, or if we are going to ever see, the totally electrical model stays up within the air. We’ll preserve you up to date after we hear extra.
Supply: The Detroit Information, Stellantis
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