The Ram 1500 REV. Stellantis brings a fully electric work truck to US driveways

By Nora Whitfield, ad hoc news New Launch Desk. Reviewed June 30, 2026, 12:54 PM ET. Details in the imprint.

Ram 1500 REV is Stellantis' first fully electric full-size pickup, and the first time I saw its bright LED signature pull into a dim Detroit parking garage it looked more like a concept car than a work truck. You still smell gasoline from neighboring rigs, but the Ram rolls in almost silently. For US buyers who grew up with the rumble of a Hemi, this is Stellantis testing how quiet power plays in the center of the pickup universe.

Battery pickup built for US

Ram, one of Stellantis' core US brands, positioned the Ram 1500 REV squarely in the heart of the American truck market: full-size, crew cab, and aimed at both job sites and family driveways. The production version was unveiled at the 2023 New York International Auto Show and confirmed as a battery-electric truck rather than the earlier range-extender concept. Ram says the 1500 REV rides on the new STLA Frame architecture, a body-on-frame platform engineered specifically for full-size EV pickups and large SUVs.

The truck will be offered with two battery packs: a standard 168 kWh pack and an optional 229 kWh pack, with Ram targeting up to an estimated 350 miles and 500 miles of range respectively on a full charge. Those headline numbers put the Ram 1500 REV directly into the conversation with Ford's F-150 Lightning and GM's Chevrolet Silverado EV in terms of long-haul capability for US highway drivers. Ram quotes peak DC fast-charging capability of up to 350 kW on the larger pack, enough, in ideal conditions, to add around 110 miles of range in roughly 10 minutes.

Power, towing and work features

Underneath, the Ram 1500 REV uses dual electric drive modules, one at each axle, for all-wheel drive as standard. Ram targets combined output of up to 654 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque in the top spec, enough to move a 6,000-pound trailer in near silence. The truck is rated for a towing capacity of up to 14,000 pounds and a payload of up to 2,700 pounds, according to Ram's preliminary figures.

On a construction site near Dallas, you can picture a Ram 1500 REV backing up with the electric whine from its motors barely audible over the chatter of air compressors and generators, then quietly powering tools directly from its battery. Ram says the truck offers bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid capabilities, along with multiple 110V and 220V outlets in the bed and cabin. This mirrors Ford's Pro Power Onboard concept but draws power from a larger battery pack optimized for work and emergency backup.

Interior tech and comfort

Inside, the Ram 1500 REV leans heavily into Stellantis' digital cockpit strategy. Top trims feature an up to 14.5-inch center touchscreen running the latest generation Uconnect infotainment system, paired with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Ram also offers an optional 10.25-inch passenger display integrated into the dashboard, allowing the front passenger to stream media or follow navigation while the driver uses the main screen.

The cabin is full of real touch points that matter on a long interstate run: thick leather-wrapped steering wheel, textured metal switchgear, and seat foam dense enough that your back still feels supported after three hours in I-80 traffic. Ram touts a Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system in higher trims, with up to 23 speakers and a 1,228-watt amplifier. For drivers who treat their pickup as a rolling living room, this level of audio hardware is a signal Stellantis wants affluent truck buyers spending time inside a Ram, not just using it as a tool.

Ram differentiates the 1500 REV with features like a powered frunk created by the absence of a conventional engine, offering around 15 cubic feet of lockable storage. The bed can be fitted with RamBox side storage and an available multifunction tailgate, plus power steps to ease entry. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares repeatedly emphasizes usability in EVs, and this truck shows that philosophy in details like one-pedal driving modes tailored for hauling, and air suspension that can lower for loading or raise for off-road.

Pricing, trims and US availability

Ram has started detailing the trim walk for the 1500 REV, with familiar nameplates like Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited, and Tungsten expected to carry over into the EV range. While final sticker prices can vary by dealer and incentives, Ram has signaled that the 1500 REV will launch at pricing broadly in line with other full-size EV pickups, starting in the mid-to-upper $70,000 range for well-equipped models and climbing above $90,000 for high-end versions. That positions the truck squarely in the premium EV work-truck bracket rather than entry-level fleet duty.

The company has said the Ram 1500 REV will enter production at its US plants and reach American dealers in the 2025 model year. US buyers will see it offered initially in select states with stronger EV infrastructure before wider rollout as fast-charging networks expand. Stellantis is prioritizing retail customers who tow and haul regularly, and then fleet buyers, for early allocations.

For shoppers cross-shopping a Ford F-150 Lightning or GM's Silverado EV, Stellantis is betting that range, towing figures and cabin tech will swing key purchases. Ram brand chief executive Mike Koval Jr. has said publicly that he wants the 1500 REV to "outperform" competitors, which is why the larger pack chases a 500-mile number that stands out in spec sheets. On the ground, that means fewer charging stops for long-haul towing and more flexibility for weekend trips with a boat or camper.

EV strategy and investor context

Ram 1500 REV also slots into Stellantis' broader Dare Forward 2030 electrification plan, which targets 50% of US sales to be battery-electric vehicles by the end of the decade. The STLA Frame platform is intended to support multiple large EVs, allowing Stellantis to share engineering and battery investments across Ram trucks and future Jeep and SUV nameplates. For US investors, that shared architecture is one lever Stellantis is using to manage capital expenditure on EVs without abandoning profitable combustion models too quickly.

On the company side, Stellantis N.V. stock (NYSE: STLA) gives US investors direct exposure to Ram 1500 REV as the pickup rolls into showrooms, alongside other EV launches across Jeep, Dodge and Peugeot brands. The truck itself will not define the share price alone, but it is a visible marker of how seriously Stellantis is treating the US EV truck segment.

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