Just like Dodge, Ram is pushing into the electrification game with its first all-electric model, the 1500 REV. However, some last minute shuffling means the larger battery pack Ram promised before will be dropped from the new model line, shocking many. It’s a curious move for sure and could indicate something is amiss inside the halls of parent company Stellantis.

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After all, the 229.0-kWh battery was supposedly going to give the EV truck 500-plus miles of range. Now, anyone who opts for the Ram 1500 REV will have to go with the smaller battery, allowing only an estimated 350 miles of range.

We all know what happens to range on a gas, diesel, or electric truck when a heavy load is put in the bed or there’s a trailer hitched up. Many tests and real-world examples show range drops even more dramatically for EVs, so taking away the larger battery option for a vehicle that’s designed to tow and haul stuff sure is a curious move.

This shocking shift was confirmed with Ram by Mopar Insiders and has a lot of people talking. We wonder how many customers who were interested in the REV will now cancel their orders or just opt to get a gas-powered 1500.

Supposedly, the brand is shifting its focus to the Ramcharger, a plug-in hybrid truck. By combining an electric motor, smaller battery, and a 3.6-liter V6 engine, owners can get up to an estimated 690 miles of range, far exceeding the larger battery option for the REV. Plus, output is a mighty 663-horsepower and 615 lb.-ft. of torque.

It would seem Toyota’s claims that plug-in hybrids are the way forward is gaining momentum in the auto industry, at least in certain enclaves. We know the EV fanboys don’t like developments like this and are once again predicting the downfall of Ram and every other brand that doesn’t do what they want. We’ll see how this new approach works, then draw conclusions.

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By Steven Symes

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