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    2025
    Ram 1500 REV

    EPA Range: 500 miles

    Ram 1500 REV First Drive
    Summary

    Introduction

    2025 Ram 1500 REV Packs 500-mile Range, 14,000-lb. Tow Capacity

    Full-sized pickup looks to be the electric evolution of today’s Ram pickup

    Overview

    The upcoming 2025 Ram 1500 REV full-sized electric truck design is a bit more conventional than the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept, looking very much like a next-generation Ram pickup truck. It is based on a body-on-frame platform designed for full-sized vehicles. This will no doubt be used on other Stellantis models in the future.

    There is a single 654-hp electric powertrain, with a choice of standard (350-mile range) or large (500-mile range) battery packs. The electrical system is compatible with 800-volt DC fast chargers for rapid replenishment at up to 350 kilowatts, and it can route power to a house, the grid, or supply a work site.

    It will be offered in five trims, including Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited, and Tungsten, a new trim. A long-range XR will be added later.

    Here is what we know so far.

    It competes with the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning, GMC Hummer EV Pickup, GMC Sierra EV, Rivian R1T, and Tesla Cybertruck.

    Impressions

    The body is recognizable as a Ram, with its muscular hood and upright cabin. Even the side mirrors and wheel arches look familiar. The front badge, lower grille, and sculpted LED lighting distinguish this as an EV.

    There is storage under the hood, giving it 15 cubic feet of front trunk (aka “frunk”) space.

    The charge port is on the driver’s side, by the door. It can connect to Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers.

    The bed can be fitted with a lockable, weatherproof RamBox, with a 115-volt plug for charging power tools.

    Under the body is an independent rear suspension that should aid ride quality. The available adjustable air suspension has several modes: entry/exit (aka kneel), aero (lowers on the highway to boost efficiency), normal, and two off-road choices.

    The truck can be accessed using a smartphone as a key. Among the conveniences of this tech is the ability to share a digital key with another driver, while retaining control over access. There is also a backup access card and traditional key fob.

    The 1500 REV has screens galore, with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.5-inch center screen. For deeper digital immersion, it will be available with a 10.25-inch passenger-side screen, rearview video mirror, and a head-up display. The passenger screen has three core functions: navigation, entertainment, and exterior camera views. It can be used to connect a device via HDMI to play audio and/or video.

    Moving up through the trims brings a higher level of interior appointments, working up to the Tungsten with perforated and ventilated leather upholstery, metal accents, suede headliner, massaging seats, metal pedals, and a premium Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system with 23 speakers.

    The 1500 REV will be offered in two configurations, each with 654-hp and all-wheel drive. The standard 168-kWh battery pack is targeted to have a 350-mile range. The optional 229-kWh battery pack is aimed at a staggering 500-mile range. Ram is claiming a 4.4-second 0-60 mph time.

    That massive battery pack will take considerable time to recharge at home. But the clear upside is that even with the significant impact towing a heavy trailer can have on range, the Ram should be able to travel farther than its rivals—until they make future upgrades, of course.

    Both versions will be able to add 110 miles of range in 10 minutes using an 800-volt DC fast charger. (Of course, charging speeds in the real world will vary.)

    The 1500 REV can provide vehicle-to-home power, like the Ford F-150 Lightning, to serve as a backup during power outages. It can also be used to route power back to the grid or charge another vehicle. A panel in the bed allows the truck to provide power for camping or at a job site.

    Ram claims the 1500 REV will have a maximum payload capacity of 2,700 pounds and maximum tow capacity of 14,000 pounds—big numbers for this class. Only the upcoming Cybertruck claims to have similar capabilities, with up to 3,500-pound payload capacity and matching 14,000-pound tow limit.

    The Ram will have the traditional active safety features that are common today, such as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, in addition to driver-assist technology like adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitoring, and traffic sign recognition.

    It will also offer hands-free automated driving that combines adaptive cruise control and lane centering assistance, facilitated by cameras and radar to ensure safe operation.

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