He was unveiled to great fanfare during the Super Bowl last February. Electric RAM 1500! in pickup truck competition in the United States, this is a duel of the “Big Three”. Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and RAM (formerly Dodge RAM) 1500. With electrification, the nature of competition has changed and alternative electric offerings have emerged. As F-150 Lightning for Ford and Silverado EV for Chevrolet. But RAM was left behind in this race, being the third competitor and a big gap. Because no electric model in the same style as the Silverado EV and F-150 Lightning has been introduced. So the 1500 was useful, but we wanted to open it up from all angles.

100% RAM, but much more modern

Now it is done, its serial version was presented at the New York Auto Show. At first glance, we see the trickery of RAM models. Its tuning fork headlights are attractive characteristic type of RAM which will be present on all future models of the brand. They have the peculiarity of being fully LED with Matrix technology. At the back, the lights change their vertical design a more original “L” shape. Thanks to this, it has a strong, but less soft silhouette than some pickups his curves and graceful features. The UConnect function is on board large central touch screen, with a choice of 12 or 14.5 inches. Even the passenger has his own screen, limited here to 10.5 inches. A head-up display is offered for the driver, which completes this technological device. Overall, its very American dashboard has a rather massive design, with protruding edges and geometric shapes. To remain the “heavy duty” we know.

Real utility

The main innovation of the 150 REV is its STLA Frame EV platform, which is a significant technical advance. This electric platform, in the form of a ladder frame, especially suitable for trucks and the heavy loads they must carry. The next pickup of the brand and 4X4 models will be equipped with it. The power unit is equipped with a Electric motor with a capacity of 654 horsepower and 840 Nm of torque. The battery level includes a unit with a capacity of 168 kWh for a range of 560 kilometers. Another package will appear, from a with a capacity of 229 kWh for 800 kilometers of autonomy. The use of 800 V architecture ensures an exceptionally short recharge time. He recovered 175 kilometers in ten minutes ! He accepts Fast charging with direct current up to 350 kW. This is needed to overload a car of this size, which must carry 1200 kilograms and tow 6300! Now that its production version is here, the only thing missing is the price ! They will be presented in the coming months, sooner its entry into the concession during 2024.