Ram has confirmed it will no longer develop its fully electric 1500 pickup, the 1500 REV, first unveiled at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The decision comes amid a slowdown in demand for full-size battery-electric trucks in North America.

“As demand for full-size battery-electric trucks slows in North America, Stellantis is reassessing its product strategy and will discontinue development of a full-size BEV pickup,” Ram said in an official statement.

Instead, the REV name will now be applied to the range-extended plug-in hybrid previously known as the Ramcharger. “As part of this, Ram is renaming its REEV-powered pickup to Ram 1500 REV (formerly Ramcharger),” the company confirmed.

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The 1500 REV combines a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 generator with a 92kWh underfloor battery, powering electric motors at both axles. Total output is 487kW and 834Nm, with a claimed 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) time of 4.0 seconds. Towing capacity is rated at 6350kg and payload at 1190kg. It also supports DC fast-charging up to 145kW and includes a 7.2kW onboard power panel for tools or camping gear.

“This vehicle will set a new benchmark in the half-ton segment, offering exceptional range, towing capability and payload performance,” Ram said. The 1500 REV targets a combined range of 1110 km and is listed as a 2026 model, with a launch date yet to be confirmed.

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Ram recently added the off-road-focused 1500 Rebel to its Australian line-up in September, priced from $141,950 plus on-road costs.

The MY25 Australian-spec model is well equipped with the new 313kW/635Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo Hurricane six-cylinder petrol engine, Bilstein off-road suspension with a one-inch lift, Falken Wildpeak 32-inch all-terrain tyres, underbody skid plates and an electronic locking rear differential.

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