Ram 1500 REV: The 500-Mile Electric Truck That Roars
Ram 1500 REV brings 500-mile EV range, 14,000 lbs of towing, and 654 hp. This all-electric pickup might just redefine full-size trucks in America.
Ram’s electric gamble packs 654 horsepower, up to 500 miles of range, and 14,000 pounds of towing muscle. The catch? You’ll need to wait.
Why does this truck matter right now?
Because it’s the first full-size electric truck that doesn’t whisper its intentions. The Ram 1500 REV doesn’t apologize for being massive, powerful, or proudly American. In a market dominated by marketing slogans and half-baked rollouts, Ram’s offering brings brutal utility wrapped in clean electric promise. It’s what happens when you give a Detroit brawler a jolt of lithium and tell it to beat Tesla at its own game.
On paper, the numbers are ridiculous, in a good way. Up to 500 miles of EV range. Towing capacity that rivals heavy-duty diesel trucks. Charging speeds that leave your espresso machine looking slow. And all of it wrapped in a body that still looks like a Ram, not a spaceship with daddy issues.
It’s not just a pickup. It’s an electric event.
How does it compare to rivals?
Let’s start with the obvious: Ford’s F-150 Lightning topped 300 miles of range in best-case trim. The Silverado EV aims for 450. Ram? It casually strolls in with two battery options a 168 kWh pack good for 350 miles, or a monstrous 229 kWh pack promising 500 miles. That’s not just best-in-class. That’s category-defining.
Horsepower and torque? The REV delivers 654 hp and 620 lb-ft, and will launch from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. All-wheel drive is standard, with a motor on each axle. It’ll tow up to 14,000 pounds, carry 2,700 pounds of payload, and wade through 24 inches of water like it’s going for a brisk swim.
And then there’s the frunk. Yes, a 15-cubic-foot front trunk that’s watertight, lockable, and power-operated, because even truck people want their groceries to stay dry.
Compared to the Lightning, the REV wins on range and towing. Against the Hummer EV, it’s more usable. Versus the Rivian R1T, it’s more traditional, this is a truck that doesn’t need to be explained.
And while Tesla’s Cybertruck still argues with itself in mirrors, the Ram 1500 REV looks like what it is: the future of full-size trucks that actually work.
Who is this for, and who should skip it?
This isn’t for the Patagonia-wearing tech bro with a solar roof and an espresso machine in his garage. This is for the person who hauls, tows, or road-trips long distances,and wants to do it without range anxiety or fossil guilt.
Contractors will love the 7.2 kW bed power and 3.6 kW frunk outlets, making job sites and tailgates smarter. Weekend warriors get torque-vectoring AWD and air suspension for serious off-road capability. And the premium buyers? Ram’s new Tungsten trim offers 23-speaker Klipsch audio, a suede headliner, and more stitched leather than a cowboy convention.
That said, this isn’t the truck for bargain hunters. No MSRP has been officially released, but with that kind of battery and tech, expect it to eclipse six figures in top trims. And it’s not for the impatient. The REV has been delayed, first teased for 2024, now set for late 2027, likely as a 2028 model.
If you need your electric truck now, look elsewhere. If you can wait for what might be the best, Ram’s promise is worth circling on your calendar in pencil.
What’s the long-term significance?
The Ram 1500 REV could redefine what Americans expect from an electric truck. Most EV pickups have made compromises, less range, odd styling, or poor towing under load. Ram’s approach is refreshingly simple: give truck buyers everything they already love, and then give them more.
It also signals a shift in Stellantis’ EV strategy. Ram won’t just offer a BEV. It’s rolling out the Ramcharger, a plug-in hybrid with a gas generator to solve the infrastructure issue. That flexibility may give Ram an edge in rural markets where charging still means “good luck.”
With 800-volt charging architecture, the REV can add 110 miles of range in 10 minutes, a crucial stat for road warriors. It’s also being built in Michigan, right alongside the gas-powered Ram, making it a key piece in keeping American truck buyers on home turf.
No gimmicks. No polarizing design. Just a Ram that roars, quietly.
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