Ram’s long-awaited 1500 Ramcharger electric pickup truck with a range-extending onboard gas-powered generator will now debut as a 2026 model.
The truck, which boasts a 690-mile range and 14,000-pound towing capacity, was scheduled to go on sale as a 2025 model, but the company recently delayed its release until the second half of this year.
Ram calls the Ramcharger the “world’s first-ever range-extended full-size electric pickup truck.” The pickup has a 2,625-pound payload and delivers up to 663 horsepower, according to parent company Stellantis. It goes from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and achieves 615 foot-pounds of torque, the company says.
The powertrain is a combination of a liquid-cooled 92 kWh battery pack, a 130-kilowatt generator and a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. The V6 generates mechanical power, which is converted to electrical power by the generator, according to Ram. “The generator can also increase the power to the motor and gearbox when serious power is needed,” the company says.
Though the battery system provides only 149 miles of range, the gasoline tank holds 27 gallons to fuel the generator when battery power runs low. That comes into play on long trips or when towing increases drain on the battery. The battery can be recharged like other EVs via electrical plug-in, either overnight or at public charging stations. For shorter, around-town driving, the truck could run solely on battery power. If the battery runs low while driving, the V6 will automatically power the generator for recharging.
Preproduction model shown. Actual production model may vary.Ram
The truck’s battery system not only powers the truck but can also charge your gadgets and tools and power your home, if need be. The truck bed is equipped with 4.8 kilowatts of electrical power with the ability to increase that to 7.2 kilowatts with an optional power panel. Ram says the truck can also power your home for 30 days with its “device power rationing.” The company says it provides 10 kilowatts per day with a full battery and full gas-powered on-board generator.
Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has said the Ramcharger will cost slightly more than the average price of an internal-combustion-engine pickup. Price details and truck availability dates have not been released.
Preproduction model shown. Actual production model may vary.Ram
- Hands-Free Active Driving Assist – Uses sensors, cameras and radar to maintain a set speed and safe distance from vehicles ahead. When the system is engaged, the truck controls the steering.
- 24 total inches of touchscreen display area. That includes a 14.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen for entertainment, navigation and comfort controls. The front passenger gets their own dash with 10.25-inch interactive touchscreen for listening to music, streaming shows and watching movies.
- Available digital key with a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch to access and start the truck without removing the phone from a pocket. “Digital keys can be shared with other compatible Apple devices, while the owner retains full control over access,” Ram says. “A near field communication based smart card is also provided as a backup and can be used to unlock and start the truck. While traditional key fobs remain standard, digital keys provide more flexibility and ways to access the truck.”
- Wireless phone charging for both driver and passenger.
- Optional power tailgate that opens and closes via your key fob, a button in the overhead console or the tailgate handle.
- Optional Ram Box Cargo Management System – lockable, weatherproof storage bins on the driver side of the bed with a 115-volt, 400-watt auxiliary power outlet.
- Parksense Automated Parking System.
- Automated safety systems: Active Lane Management, Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Assist System, Drowsy Driver Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition.
