Ram Walks Back The All‑Electric Pickup
Ram just scrapped its first fully electric pickup. In a move that mirrors the broader EV slowdown, Stellantis’ truck brand says the demand simply isn’t there. So what’s next? A hybrid and a comeback.
What’s Replacing The Pure EV
- Ram will launch a midsize pickup in 2027 — re‑entering a segment it left years ago.
- The 1500 TRX — a 700+‑horsepower beast — is set to make a comeback.
- The 1500 REV arrives in 2026 as a range‑extender hybrid instead of a pure EV.
How The 1500 REV Range‑Extender Works
The 1500 REV uses a 3.6‑liter V‑6 to spin a 130‑kW generator that feeds the battery, acting like a portable power station to extend range. Owners get the smoothness of an EV drivetrain without the range anxiety that has slowed full‑electric truck sales.
The Hemi Returns To The Ram 1500
Meanwhile, the 5.7‑liter Hemi V‑8 returns to the Ram 1500 lineup in 2026 after a brief hiatus. For 2025, the 540‑hp RHO edition gives off‑roaders some love with a high‑output Hurricane inline‑six — though it doesn’t quite match the TRX’s 702 hp.
What Stellantis Leadership Is Saying
CEO Antonio Filosa has confirmed the TRX will be back, and a fully redesigned Ram 1500 could arrive by 2030. In short, Ram’s future is a blend of hybrid tech, V‑8 nostalgia, and midsize practicality — not a pure EV.
The Bottom Line
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