Stellantis, the parent company of the truck brand Ram, declared on Friday that the electric 2026 Ram 1500 REV has been canceled.
“As demand for full-size battery-electric trucks slows in North America, Stellantis is reassessing its product strategy and will discontinue development of a full-size BEV pickup,” the automaker said.
Despite canceling the model, Stellantis confirmed that the Ram 1500 REV name will continue. The company stated it is rebranding its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) Ramcharger pickup as the Ram 1500 REV. In a statement, Stellantis described the updated vehicle as a new benchmark in the half-ton truck category, promising outstanding driving range, towing strength, and payload capacity.

The Ram 1500 REV, unveiled at the 2023 New York Auto Show, was initially slated for release in early 2024. However, Stellantis postponed its launch to 2026, citing a shift in focus toward rolling out the range-extended Ramcharger pickup—though that model also experienced delays.
Unlike a traditional battery-electric vehicle, a range-extended vehicle combines a gas engine with a battery pack. The concept behind the Ram 1500 REV (previously known as the Ramcharger) is that it will operate using electric power from the battery, delivering the driving feel of an EV. However, instead of relying solely on plug-in charging, the battery is recharged by a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. While plug-in charging remains an option, simply refueling the gas tank is enough to keep the vehicle running.

The range-extended pickup is expected to go on sale in 2026. Stellantis’s decision to cancel the fully electric Ram 1500 and redirect its attention to the hybrid 1500 REV highlights the company’s response to evolving industry dynamics. Confronted with hurdles in scaling production and navigating the intricate logistics of EV manufacturing, the brand is repositioning its strategy. The hybrid 1500 REV marks a calculated move to appeal to a wider range of consumers by offering a more accessible and pragmatic alternative in the pickup segment.
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