2024 Ram 1500 EV: Better Late Than Never

WHAT IT IS:Ram's entry in the full-size electric pickup truck segment. Here, our artist has illustrated what the new truck could look like, based on teaser images and our sources.

WHY IT MATTERS:Full-size pickups are big business, and Ram's 1500 is an award-winning choice. But Ram finds itself late to the party when it comes to an electric truck. A 2024 launch puts it behind the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra EVs, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, and the Rivian R1T. Ram must work to stand out when it arrives.

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PLATFORM AND POWERTRAIN:Ram's electric pickups will ride on the new STLA Frame dedicated electric vehicle architecture. STLA will support the Ram 1500 light-duty EV and a Ram heavy-duty electric truck, including a fleet variant that uses a fuel cell to generate its electricity. It might also come with a range extender, which Ram calls the Range Electric Paradigm Breaker.

Electric motors front and back will provide all-wheel-drive capability. Battery packs could range up to 200 kWh to provide the promised 500 miles of range, and the 800-volt architecture will speed up the fast charging. Ram is going for a dramatic, sleek, and modern look to differentiate the EV from the conventional truck lineup. The brand says it will make up for its tardiness with class-besting towing, payload, range, and charge time. And with it being Ram, we expect a top-notch interior with clever features, big screens, and myriad high-quality materials.

ESTIMATED PRICE:$45,000

EXPECTED ON-SALE DATE:2024