RAM 1500 REV Truck with 500 Miles Range

[Dark-Fx]

I personally don't care for it. They played it way too safe. Lots of comments dragging the truck in the live stream too. I think most of the comments were asking for their reservation money back.

I'm glad it's going to exist, and I'll be happy to embarrass them at every stop light.

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[Dark-Fx]

TFL has some interior shots and this is what the tripmeter says for their trailer trip. 23 mi/kWh? lol.

 

[emoore]

Cross country? Even if the 229kWh battery can achieve towing that style trailer 250 miles I can't imagine how annoying it would be to wait around for the battery to charge back to 100%...or more practically 80% from 10%. So start with 100%, drive 250 miles, charge back to 80% (160kWh assuming DC fast charge and the Ram is 800v) taking ~1 hr in the real world, drive 200 miles, charge 1 hr to 80%, rinse/repeat. Of course that is in a perfect world, which cross country EV charging is not.

that's still 450 miles with only a 1 hour stop. I'm not sure how many people are pulling 5k+ lbs for more than 450 miles in a day. Seems like a lot.

 

[cjones1130]

that's still 450 miles with only a 1 hour stop. I'm not sure how many people are pulling 5k+ lbs for more than 450 miles in a day. Seems like a lot.

That's only on the 1st leg and level 2 wouldn't get you back to 80% overnight.

 

[emoore]

That's only on the 1st leg and level 2 wouldn't get you back to 80% overnight.

Good point. Although my itenerary has been to stay a few days after 300-400 miles before heading on. In that case I could get back up to 80-100%.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I'm glad it's going to exist, and I'll be happy to embarrass them at every stop light.

Like I already do with the TRX.

 

[Craigins]

TFL has some interior shots and this is what the tripmeter says for their trailer trip. 23 mi/kWh? lol.

just default MPG numbers that they didn't change over to electric. Also look at the weird tire position at the right.

 

[Dark-Fx]

just default MPG numbers that they didn't change over to electric. Also look at the weird tire position at the right.

I think that's actually supposed to be the trailer tire pressures. 65 psi sounds way too high for a 1500, even a BEV. Either way, not putting realistic numbers in for that data concerns me, even if it is just a tradeshow demonstrator.

 

[Mathme]

A few random thoughts:
1. That thing will be incredibly heavy
2. It'll take almost forever to charge on a level 2 charger at home
3. The interior looks like an Acura from the early 2000s ... with about 2000 buttons in it
4. I wonder how Bubba in Texas will react to "a real electric truck?"

 

[COdogman]

With that battery and all the features they are promoting, that thing is going to be very pricey.

 

[bgoldber88]

I dont see how this thing costs less than 100k with a battery of that size?

 

[Sgt Beavis]

Watching TFL's coverage. Not gonna lie, I'm now interested if it really has 500 miles of range with 800v architecture.

The design is a bit boring, especially when you consider how awesome the concept looked. However, it is a very practical design. I also like that you get buttons for key interior features. I've never been a fan of putting everything into the touch screen.

Edit: screw it, I reserved one.

 

[COdogman]

From Autoblog:

The battery packs are available in two sizes. The standard one consists of 22 modules and has 168 kilowatt-hours of capacity. Ram says this one will be good for up to 350 miles of range. The larger, optional pack has 30 modules with 229 kWh of capacity. Ram claims the range of this big pack to be up to 500 miles. DC fast charging is included on the Ram, and it uses an 800-volt system that can take advantage of 350-kW chargers. Bi-directional charging is another feature, and there are various power points around the truck. In the frunk, there are outlets supporting up to 3.6 kW of output, and the bed has outlets supporting 7.2 kW. The bed also has a 240-volt socket. Lower wattage outlets can even be found in the RamBox bed-side containers on offer.

Regardless of battery option, only one powertrain is available: a pair of electric motors with standard all-wheel drive. Each of these motors has an output of 250 kW, with total output measuring 654 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque. Ram estimates that the REV will get to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Ram also features a function to disconnect the front motor while cruising for improved efficiency, and there's a locking rear axle option available for better rear traction for off-roading.

https://www.autoblog.com/2023/04/05/2025-ram-1500-rev-reveal-specs-new-york-auto-show/

 

[Sgt Beavis]

With that battery and all the features they are promoting, that thing is going to be very pricey.

Can you imagine what the dealer markups are going to be?
If I get one, I'll probably use Johnston Auto Plaza in Brighton, CO. They have a reputation of never charging more than MSRP.

 

[SANZC02]

A few random thoughts:
1. That thing will be incredibly heavy
2. It'll take almost forever to charge on a level 2 charger at home
3. The interior looks like an Acura from the early 2000s ... with about 2000 buttons in it
4. I wonder how Bubba in Texas will react to "a real electric truck?"

Charging at home would not be an issue for most people, you would not be going 0 to 100% at home. Even if it only was to average 1.5 miles per kW you would get around 15 miles an hour at 40 amps.

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