Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturer, is set to release the 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Tungsten, an electric pickup truck equipped with a gas engine and an electric generator. The vehicle operates as a zero-emissions EV until the battery is depleted, at which point a gas-powered generator kicks in. This innovative feature addresses the issue of range anxiety in electric vehicles, a common concern among potential EV buyers.
The Ramcharger offers a range of up to 690 miles, including both battery-powered and gas-powered driving. It is powered by 250-kilowatt (kW) front and 238 kW rear electric drive modules (EDMs) powered by an on-board 130 kW generator and a 92 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery. The vehicle is built on a new STLA Frame body-on-frame architecture designed specifically for full-size electric vehicles.
The Ramcharger also features bidirectional charging, allowing it to act as a generator to power appliances or even an entire home. This feature, along with the vehicle's impressive range, makes it a versatile option for consumers.
The Ram 1500 Ramcharger is part of Ram's contribution to Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan to lead the way the world moves by delivering innovative, clean, safe, and affordable mobility solutions. The company plans to use the same power system in the Jeep Wrangler small SUV in 2028, and the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer large SUVs in 2025.
The Ramcharger, due in showrooms toward the end of next year, can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. The battery can be charged at home or at a direct-current fast-charging station. As part of its strategy to cut the CO2 emissions of its North American fleet, Stellantis will phase out V-8 Hemi engines and offer six-cylinder combustion engines, in addition to the previously announced battery-electric Ram REV and the Ramcharger.