What Happened to the Ram Electric Truck? The 2027 Ram 1500 REV Explained

The 2027 Ram 1500 REV is a range-extended electric pickup, not the battery-only EV originally announced under the REV name. That distinction matters for New Hampshire truck shoppers who may remember earlier plans for a fully electric Ram 1500.

The current REV combines plug-in electric operation with an onboard gasoline-powered generator, giving drivers another way to extend their travels beyond the energy stored in the battery. For shoppers interested in electrification but still concerned about long trips, towing, or charging access, it presents a very different alternative to a traditional battery-only electric truck.

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What Happened to the All-Electric Ram 1500 REV?

The Ram 1500 REV name originally belonged to a battery-electric pickup unveiled in 2023. That version was planned as Ram’s first fully electric light-duty pickup.¹

At the same time, another electrified Ram 1500 was being developed under the Ramcharger name. Instead of relying exclusively on battery power and external charging, the Ramcharger paired a rechargeable battery and electric propulsion with a gasoline-powered onboard generator.

Those plans changed in September 2025. Stellantis discontinued development of the full-size battery-electric pickup, citing slowing demand for full-size BEV trucks in North America. The range-extended Ramcharger remained in the product plan and took over the Ram 1500 REV name.²

That is why older coverage of the Ram 1500 REV may describe a substantially different truck from the model now moving toward production.

Is the 2027 Ram 1500 REV Fully Electric?

The 2027 Ram 1500 REV is classified as a range-extended electric vehicle, or REEV.

At the heart of the system is a liquid-cooled 92-kWh battery pack paired with a 130-kW onboard generator. A 3.6L Pentastar V6 produces mechanical power that the generator converts into electrical power.³

The battery can also be charged by plugging in the truck.

That combination separates the REV from both a conventional gasoline pickup and a battery-only EV. Electric propulsion is central to how the truck operates, while the onboard generator provides another source of electrical energy when needed.

For shoppers comparing electrified trucks, the practical takeaway is straightforward: the REV can be plugged in and driven using battery energy, while gasoline provides a way to generate additional electrical power for extended travel.

What Happened to the Ram 1500 Ramcharger Name?

If you followed Ram’s electrification plans before 2025, the current REV may sound familiar.

The range-extended truck was previously called the Ram 1500 Ramcharger. When development of the battery-only REV ended, Ram transferred the REV name to the Ramcharger rather than introducing the range-extended truck under its original name.²

So references to the Ramcharger and the current range-extended REV are generally describing the same underlying vehicle program at different points in its development.

How Far Can the 2027 Ram 1500 REV Go?

The preproduction Ram 1500 REV has a manufacturer-estimated total driving range of up to 690 miles.³

That total range reflects the truck’s combination of stored battery energy and additional electrical power generated onboard. Actual driving range can vary with temperature, driving style, towing, payload, terrain, accessory use, and other conditions.

For a New Hampshire truck owner, that flexibility could be useful well beyond the daily commute. A pickup may spend much of the week driving around Tilton, Laconia, or Concord, then be asked to cover considerably more ground on I-93 or head farther into the Lakes Region and northern New Hampshire.

The REV’s range-extended design provides another option for drivers who want to plug in when convenient without making public charging their only source of energy on a longer trip.

How Fast Can the Ram 1500 REV Charge?

The REV supports multiple charging options, including Level 1, available Level 2 charging, and Level 3 DC fast charging.

With 400-volt DC fast charging at up to 145 kW, the REV can add up to 50 miles of all-electric range in approximately 10 minutes under the specified charging conditions.³

Drivers can also manage how battery energy is used through different operating modes. Electric+ Mode prioritizes energy from the battery pack, with the generator engaging when needed. E-Save Mode lets the driver preserve battery energy by controlling when the generator operates.³

That gives owners more flexibility to match the truck’s energy use to the trip.

How Much Can the 2027 Ram 1500 REV Tow?

The REV is being developed with full-size pickup capability firmly in the picture.

Current preproduction specifications include:³

• Up to 647 horsepower
• Up to 610 lb-ft of torque
• Up to 14,000 pounds of maximum towing capability
• Up to 2,625 pounds of maximum payload
• Manufacturer-estimated total driving range of up to 690 miles

Final capability will depend on vehicle configuration and equipment. Towing and payload ratings can also be affected by passengers, cargo, options, and other factors.

For a shopper who needs a truck for a trailer, equipment, outdoor recreation, or a combination of work and everyday driving, those projected figures make capability an important part of the REV conversation—not simply its electric powertrain.

How Does the REV Fit Into the 2027 Ram 1500 Lineup?

The REV adds an electrified choice rather than replacing the conventional Ram 1500.

The 2027 Ram 1500 lineup continues to offer familiar gasoline-engine choices, including the 3.6L Pentastar V6, available 3.0L Hurricane engines, and an available 5.7L HEMI V8. That means shoppers will be able to compare very different approaches to powering a full-size Ram truck.

For some buyers, a traditional gasoline powertrain may continue to make the most sense. Others may be interested in plugging in regularly while retaining an onboard source of extended-range electrical power.

The important question is not simply whether a truck is “electric.” It is how its powertrain fits the way you commute, tow, travel, charge, and use a pickup throughout the year.

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When Will the 2027 Ram 1500 REV Be Available?

The 2027 Ram 1500 REV remains a preproduction vehicle, with projected availability in 2026. Current official Ram electric-vehicle materials identify the preproduction truck as a 2027 Ram 1500 REV.⁴

Because production specifications, equipment, and timing can change before launch, shoppers interested in the REV should use final production information when comparing configurations or making a purchase decision.

Nucar Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Tilton can help New Hampshire truck shoppers follow the REV as additional production and availability details become available.

2027 Ram 1500 REV FAQs

Is the 2027 Ram 1500 REV fully electric?

The REV is a range-extended electric vehicle rather than a battery-only EV. It uses a rechargeable 92-kWh battery and electric propulsion along with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 and onboard generator that can produce additional electrical power.³

What happened to the original electric Ram 1500 REV?

The original REV was planned as a battery-electric full-size pickup. Stellantis discontinued development of that truck in September 2025 and transferred the REV name to the range-extended pickup previously called the Ram 1500 Ramcharger.²

Is the Ramcharger now called the Ram 1500 REV?

Yes. The range-extended truck originally introduced as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is now called the Ram 1500 REV.²

What is the estimated range of the Ram 1500 REV?

The preproduction REV has a manufacturer-estimated total driving range of up to 690 miles.³ Actual range will vary according to driving conditions and vehicle use.

Can you plug in the Ram 1500 REV?

Yes. The REV can be plugged in and supports multiple charging levels, including DC fast charging at up to 145 kW.³

Follow the 2027 Ram 1500 REV in New Hampshire

The new REV gives Ram truck shoppers a different route into electrification. Plug-in capability can support everyday electric driving, while the onboard generator adds flexibility for the longer distances and varied uses that often come with owning a pickup.

For drivers around Tilton, Laconia, Concord, and the Lakes Region, Nucar Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Tilton can help you compare the latest Ram trucks and follow the 2027 REV as it moves toward production.

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