Is Ram Coming Out With an Electric Truck?

The Ram 1500 is one of America’s favorite full-sized pickups. With a versatile design that comes with various cargo bed lengths, cabs suitable for a family trip or the job site, and a strong engine lineup, there’s a lot to like about the 1500. Ram is preparing to modernize its range by releasing an electric truck in the near future. Our Ram experts here at Dan Cummins in Paris can fill you in on what we know about the automaker’s plans so far.

What Will Be Ram’s First Electric Truck?

Ram is planning to bring out a Ram 1500 EV for the 2024 model year. Stellantis, Ram’s parent company, made the announcement as part of its aim to electrify a wide range of vehicles across its entire brand lineup from Jeep to Chrysler.

The all-new EV truck is expected to give you an impressive driving range of 500 miles when fully charged. It will also have rapid zero to 60 mph acceleration and a strong towing capacity. Unlike other automakers who have tried to make their electric trucks or crossovers look similar to their gas-powered predecessors, Ram appears to be taking a more creative approach. The teaser images released for the Ram EV show a futuristic design concept.

Alongside the full-sized Ram 1500 EV, the automaker has shown its determination to appeal to a broader customer base by creating an all-new mid-sized pickup as well. Not much is known about the plans for that yet, which suggests that it will follow the successful release of Ram’s full-sized EV truck.

What Will the Ram 1500 EV Be Like?

Although we don’t have the new Ram EV in our Kentucky showroom yet, we have a reasonably good idea about some of its key features. Stellantis previewed this new vehicle at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show, which prompted a surge of interest for the latest addition to the EV market.

The Ram 1500 EV’s electric motor is likely to be positioned low enough to create space for a “frunk”, giving you more useful storage space at the front. Pictures indicate that there’s room for three electric motors, although only two have been shown so far. In addition, a spare tire could be located beneath the rear bumper.

If you want to influence how the Ram 1500 EV is built or the final feature lineup it will offer, Ram has launched a customer feedback program precisely to encourage your input. Ram Revolution gives you the opportunity to share your views about what you’d like to see in Ram’s first-ever electric truck. The scheme may also continue after the vehicle’s launch, letting the automaker gather your views to inform the adjustments it makes to the Ram 1500 EV over subsequent model years.

What’s it Like To Own an EV?

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and there are multiple reasons for this. A key factor is that EV prices are becoming more affordable as a larger number of automakers enter this segment of the market. Also, there is a growing network of EV charging options across the country, which is helping to reduce some buyers’ concerns about the convenience of recharging their vehicle’s battery.

If you decide to purchase a Ram 1500 EV when it’s released, one of the first things you’ll need to familiarize yourself with is your charging options. EV owners typically have three types of charging available to them: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 1 charging is when you plug your vehicle into a standard 120-volt household power outlet. This option isn’t really practical for most vehicle owners because it takes a long time to recharge the battery. An average-sized car or SUV can take up to 40 hours to fully charge using Level 1 charging.

Level 2 charging is available at public charging stations, but you can also install this type of charger in your own home at your own cost. Level 2 charging is much faster, fully charging your vehicle’s battery in approximately 10 hours.

Your final charging option is Level 3, which is also sometimes called fast charging. These DC chargers are only available at public charging sites. They’re typically more expensive than Level 2 chargers, but they can recharge your electric truck much more quickly. Depending on the vehicle you’re driving, a Level 3 charger can fully restore your battery in one to two hours.

Ram 1500 Top Features

The gas-powered Ram 1500 has built up a loyal following in Kentucky over the years, and this is partly down to its great range of cargo and passenger options. The Ram’s latest design gives you a choice of cargo bed lengths: a longer one of 6 feet 4 inches and a shorter one of 5 feet 7 inches. If you want the Ram 1500 as a work truck, you can opt for the Ram 1500 Classic. This is based on a model that was phased out in 2019 and gives you the option of an 8-foot-long bed for extra storage.

The Ram 1500 also offers you two cab options. The smaller is called the Quad Cab, and it includes seating for up to five people. Adults can ride in both rows, although they’ll be most comfortable if you’re only taking a short drive. If you regularly have adult passengers in the rear row and you plan on traveling longer distances, you’ll probably prefer the Crew Cab. This larger cab offers almost 10 inches of additional legroom in the rear row.

We don’t know yet how closely the cargo bed and cab dimensions in the Ram EV will match those in the gas-powered Ram 1500. As more information about Ram’s all-new electric truck is released, you’ll be the first to know about it from our pickup experts here at Dan Cummins Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Paris.

If you have questions about Ram’s electric truck plans or want to know anything else about Ram pickups, don’t hesitate to contact us today . Our sales team in Paris will be happy to take your call or chat to you in person if you stop b

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