2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger's Production Timeline Leapfrogs the EV

[eddiet1212]

2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger's Production Timeline Leapfrogs the EV​

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger plug-in hybrid will now go on sale before the electric Ram 1500 REV.
Ram says it made the change due to waning demand for EV pickup trucks as well as higher interest from customers in the PHEV.
The Ramcharger will be available to order in the first half of next year; that was originally the REV's timeline, but now it's slated to go on sale in 2026.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63229646/2025-ram-1500-ramcharger-launching-before-ev/

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/stellantis-delays-electric-ram-pickup-truck.html

 

[Chuckles]

It makes sense. Dodge has also accelerated the release date of the ICE-engined Charger. You have to build what people want.

 

[TimmyHil08]

2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger's Production Timeline Leapfrogs the EV​

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger plug-in hybrid will now go on sale before the electric Ram 1500 REV.
Ram says it made the change due to waning demand for EV pickup trucks as well as higher interest from customers in the PHEV.
The Ramcharger will be available to order in the first half of next year; that was originally the REV's timeline, but now it's slated to go on sale in 2026.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63229646/2025-ram-1500-ramcharger-launching-before-ev/

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/stellantis-delays-electric-ram-pickup-truck.html

The only good part is that Scout will still be the only one to utilize the technology that the Harvester will bring I believe, beside that Nissan E-power but I think it’s not exactly how the Harvester will work. But I might be wrong.

But if I remember correctly the Ramcharger can boost the amount of power the Electric motors give by generator if more electricity and sending to the wheels.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger's Production Timeline Leapfrogs the EV​

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger plug-in hybrid will now go on sale before the electric Ram 1500 REV.
Ram says it made the change due to waning demand for EV pickup trucks as well as higher interest from customers in the PHEV.
The Ramcharger will be available to order in the first half of next year; that was originally the REV's timeline, but now it's slated to go on sale in 2026.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63229646/2025-ram-1500-ramcharger-launching-before-ev/

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/stellantis-delays-electric-ram-pickup-truck.html

Wow, swapping the production timelines for the two vehicles… This actually seems to be a solid strategy and I’m watching the situation closely as it is a somewhat similar formula to the Harvester as I understand it. The Ramcharger’s proposed 690 mile top end range estimate is nothing to sneeze at. It’s also pretty crazy the retired Ram CEO is back. Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Dodge and Ram are not EV Brands. That’s not what their customer base is. The new Dodge Charger is an overpriced mess. I think with Tim back at the helm, he saw what was going on. Lots of rumors of Hellcat’s coming back, as well as a new gas powered V-8. The Ram Ramcharger really is where they need to start, not full EV.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Dodge and Ram are not EV Brands. That’s not what their customer base is. The new Dodge Charger is an overpriced mess. I think with Tim back at the helm, he saw what was going on. Lots of rumors of Hellcat’s coming back, as well as a new gas powered V-8. The Ram Ramcharger really is where they need to start, not full EV.

Well said!

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Dodge and Ram are not EV Brands. That’s not what their customer base is. The new Dodge Charger is an overpriced mess. I think with Tim back at the helm, he saw what was going on. Lots of rumors of Hellcat’s coming back, as well as a new gas powered V-8. The Ram Ramcharger really is where they need to start, not full EV.

I agree. As far as the new Charger is concerned…the reviews I’ve seen thus far range from “who was this built for?” to “what is this mess?”. Yikes.

 

[CarTechGeek]

The EREV should have always been first, as it's a more unique and flexible option for the market. There are already BEV pickups from Rivian, Tesla, Ford and GM, so a RAM EV 1500 was never going to stand out, like the EREV version can.

 

[KarlT]

The only good part is that Scout will still be the only one to utilize the technology that the Harvester will bring I believe, beside that Nissan E-power but I think it’s not exactly how the Harvester will work. But I might be wrong.

But if I remember correctly the Ramcharger can boost the amount of power the Electric motors give by generator if more electricity and sending to the wheels.

What is unique about the Scout?

 

[CarTechGeek]

What is unique about the Scout?

Generator under the rear, which results in:

Has a Frunk: Pro.
Smaller, possibly undersized generator: Con.

 

[TimmyHil08]

Generator under the rear, which results in:

Has a Frunk: Pro.
Smaller, possibly undersized generator: Con.

Idk about a undersized generation. It will probably be around 95-100hp is my guess and it will either be a boxer or a inline.

But your Pros are on point.

 

[CarTechGeek]

Idk about a undersized generation. It will probably be around 95-100hp is my guess and it will either be a boxer or a inline.

So about 75KW, Which may be a bit weak for towing, that's where the more powerful RAM 130 KW generator will have a significant advantage.

Time will tell. The Harvester Generator power is pretty much the most critical piece of unknown information IMO.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

So about 75KW, Which may be a bit weak for towing, that's where the more powerful RAM 130 KW generator will have a significant advantage.

Time will tell. The Harvester Generator power is pretty much the most critical piece of unknown information IMO.

I couldn’t agree more with this entire statement.

 

[Chaz26]

I've wondered if it could be something like the 1.0 3 cyl engine VW use for the Up! in Europe that could be used as the Harvester engine.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

I've wondered if it could be something like the 1.0 3 cyl engine VW use for the Up! in Europe that could be used as the Harvester engine.

I was unaware of this engine. I thought their 1.0L 3 cylinder was a turbo. I don’t know anything about this VW Up you mentioned, but with a quick search it does in fact appear to have a base NA engine with the turbo being optional. Interesting. I wonder how compact it is and how the dimensions compare to a boxer.