I love it. Almost 700 miles of range is just awesome. The only thing that will stop me is the ridiculous prices.

@patriot9455

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree on price.

@scottwilkins

4 ай бұрын

All trucks are ridiculously priced these days.

@patriot9455

4 ай бұрын

@@scottwilkins even late model used ones

@sarrum7696

4 ай бұрын

@@scottwilkins agree, the only way it stops is if we stop buying new vehicles.

@JD-yx7be

2 ай бұрын

@@sarrum7696 that will bring up prices of used vehicles, everyday cars get totaled or rusted out so supply will dwindle raising prices

Best part. It looks like a normal truck. Doesn't look goofy

@hellkitty1014

7 ай бұрын

Very much agreed. And they were smart to offer a true work truck version since it will have an electrical setup similar to Ford's Pro Power. If the execution and price are palatable, Ram may have a serious winner on its hand.

@chileshemubanga3594

7 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see how the set up works in real life,as in see the battery range deplete then use the power from the ice to power the motors & at the same time charging the batteries.

@Darkpill-2

7 ай бұрын

Not priced like a regular truck. $$$

@imathreat209

7 ай бұрын

@@Darkpill-2 I'd imagine it's probably 100k easily

@traciweisenbachCITB

7 ай бұрын

Are y’all kidding me? This looks like an inbred car/kia soul looking thing. The Chevy / GM truck lineup is by far the best looking trucks in the universe, and that is a FACT.

This truck will bridge the gap for contractors and tradespeople who simply cannot rely on electric power alone to get to wotk and job sites. This is sorely needed.

@kevincinnamontoast3669

3 ай бұрын

No,those guys will stick with gas.

Won't be thinking about this truck for at least 2years to see all the problems that might arise

Bravo 👏 to Stallantis. This truck was designed to help buyers, who would never consider looking at EV truck. The three big complaints were 1. Range, 2. Towing, 3. Locations to charge, while hooked to a trailer. A lot of consumers would say that you can't do truck things with EV's, however this truck will address those concerns.

@rogerrussell9544

7 ай бұрын

There was another big draw for the Ram truck, the Hemi.

I’ve seen other KZread videos calling this a really bad idea due to the complexity, weight and added failure points with both concepts combined. However, that V6 they use is a workhorse, very reliable and I do see this as a perfect toy/trailer hauler as well as a great option for contractors and fleet operations…. With the caveat of price point for each of those of course. Great video bud!

@kobayashimaru8114

4 ай бұрын

Compared to a traditional hybrid the Ramcharger is actually LESS complex. I don't really see why anyone would be against it, it's brilliant.

@rxonmymind8362

29 күн бұрын

It's nothing more than a bone being thrown to dealerships service department. Keep that oil and spark plug changing.

I really like this format, please do more in the future, thanks

And it's a electronic truck I will finally buy so thank you Ram and THANK YOU to yall at truck king for letting me and everyone else know about it

@ashirrelevent1062

4 ай бұрын

I look forward to seeing it with all the kinks worked out around 2027 or 2028. I wouldn't want to be a Guinea Pig for the 2025 release😅

So is this the same technology behind the Chevy Volt? Sort of an electric vehicle that charged itself with an ICE as it drains the battery and yet can be plugged in at home as well.

Good idea, now just have to see how well it's executed.

Now we need a diesel electric

The only improvement i would add is a low RPM diesel generator in place of gas v-6.

@jorgebarraza8104

6 ай бұрын

Bingo

Hell yes , my next truck will be this one !

New potential silent hunting truck for me

It works very similar to a locomotive except it’s gas instead of diesel. I’m interested to know mileage. Mileage is getting more difficult to calculate given the plug-in portion of the hybrid system as well as the use of gasoline.

Ramcharger may really be a 3/4 ton truck, good point, heavy-duty. Much better than the PHEV powertrain in the Pacifica and Jeep 4xe vehicles, which has a small 17 kWh battery. Maybe increasing that battery capacity substantially would breathe new life into those PHEVs as well.

RAM is making a lot more correct decisions these days. Have "all of the above" options is really a game changer for the automotive market. Full Gas/Diesel, Hybrid or full EV. Whatever floats your boat. I'm excited about the RAM Charger myself, only hold back is that I would still prefer to be pure EV for simplicity's sake. But until the grid is ready for that this really fills the void.

This is the way to go

Right call. I would have liked to have seen a diesel engine specifically designed to run the generator. If they fine tune a motor to run at a specific load and rpm it could be very efficient.

With locomotives they call it 'dual mode' or 'bi-mode' when the electricity source is onboard generator and other (overhead wire, battery, FC, ...). The generator does not charge the battery as it is recharged at the end of the journey. A hybrid uses generator or fuel cell to recharge the battery.

3:00 It's an LPHEV - a locomotive PHEV... ;)

I'm going to be the first black man in my hometown to own this awesome truck

@kobayashimaru8114

4 ай бұрын

LOL I'll try to be the first asian man in my hometown

I like that this RAM Truck haves both opt to use. Just wash they would make the extend longer range, like 48 hrs.'

This is Smart by RAM... i said to myself after owning Chevy Volt if someone comes out with this technology im in.. 2019 Chevy dropped the Voltec Technology when they should have put it in all there vehicles.. The Volt comes with 16KW battery and backup ICE motor 1.4 Litre... I get 65 kms electic it switches to generator gives me another 500 kms. nothing changes it still drives like a full electric car with the odd engine noise up and down as the generator pushes and pulls power as needed... now Ram is gonna win on this you now get 145 Miles to charge vs my Volt at 35 miles to charge. That will cover almost all my local driving needs. Then i still got long distance driving for the cabin or when i go hunting etc. Well done RAM! Also my Chevy Volt is extremely efficient when running On Gas Generator i range 3L per 100 km up. 5.5L per 100 kms thats around 80 MPG to 65 MPG roughly. And when you punch the car if I so 60 MPH or 90 MPH the fuel mileage doesn't drastically change... So I kmow its a very efficient syatem . I definitely want this RAMCHARGER my only worry is the pricetag.....! I should also say my monthly Fuel bill before the volt was about $800.00 ... Running the Volt monthly Fuel Bill is around $150.00 It has saved money and we all know how tight things are getting for most every dollar counts.....

This is a game changing truck for my Canuckian lifestyle. I travel a lot for sledding and atv'ing and the cost is prohibitive now with our gas prices. Something like this would be a welcome change...but the estimated cost of this thing is already scaring the heck out of me.

This relieves a lot of stress for buyers. I do want to see true range review when towing 2500-5000 lbs. Should beat competitors hands down. The catch is how well the charging does while driving or just waiting around.

@jmrdrgz

7 ай бұрын

135 kwh charge for a 95 kwh battery. I think it will do just fine.

Is that a black ram truck on your desk? Where did you get it? Thank you for this video, too!

Awesome Truck way to go RAM

This company has mastered the art of making hot garbage. Their quality is in the tank and has been for years. The thought of this much technology in one vehicle made by THIS company is horrifying.

Looks ok for battery powered

I'm loving the concept. If it is a quality vehicle, I may take the plunge...

I think the good payload comes down to the frame and chassis being developed for a full EV pickup. This ReX should be a bit lighter being it only has 1/3 the battery weight to carry, and even with the ICE should still be quite a bit lighter than the 230kwh pure EV model.

@JohnSmith-ev1sm

7 ай бұрын

Exactly, this chassis is not the same as the current 5th gen chassis, it's a completely new bottom up design, it's not a traditional latter on frame. It just happens to look like the same truck from the outside (and interior).

@rogerrussell9544

7 ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ev1sm That sounds like the kind of thinking the arrogant European makers would want to impose on us barbaric Americans. No full frame on a truck that people expect to work? You know, tow and load and bounce around on dirt roads in the mud and snow?

3rd in line with my local dealer for this

It makes perfect sense to replace a 200 pound transmission with a battery and generator weighing thousands of pounds, making it weigh the same a large diesel pick up that can carry or pull 3 times the weight, doesn't it?

Will irt still have the interior RAM Bins and the Multi Function Tail gate, use regular gas or mid-grade or better for the gas engine, and lastly will this vehicle be previewed at next years Auto Shows in the U.S. and Canada?

Between the ramcharger and maverick hybrid, that's 2 game changers in the truck industry in a seriously short amount of time. I get the impression that the ramcharger won't have the value proposition that the maverick offers. Great vid 🍻

If the battery is depleted, can the gas engine power the generator to produce enough amperage to give the truck equal performance as it would with a fully charged battery ?

@TheAntinowherelane

7 ай бұрын

This is the biggest question. I doubt it will. Wonder if it'll even be enough to power the battery to pull a full load safely.

@ALMX5DP

7 ай бұрын

The generator is said to have a max output of 190kw (~250hp). So theoretically if the battery is completely depleted all you’ll have is 250hp to get up the climb you may be towing up to. That being said I’m sure the management will attempt to keep some reserve for short bursts of full power so that situation may not be a real issue unless you’re towing heavy up a long steep hill and already starting out with low battery charge.

@JohnSmith-ev1sm

7 ай бұрын

The truck will probably not put you in a situation (while towing anyway) that allows you to deplete the battery. It will just kick on the engine sooner.

@Lq32332

7 ай бұрын

Ya I think the only way it gets depleted is if you manually turn off the engine or you were towing uphill for like 4 hours straight.

@CharlesAnsman

7 ай бұрын

Can the engine generator keep up with the loss of power out of the battery?

Thanks for the info! Not the truck I wanted from RAM, the wait continues.

@GospelofGabriel

6 ай бұрын

Why can't they just do a half ton diesel parallel? 50+mpg in the right configuration.

@z987k

2 ай бұрын

@@GospelofGabriel With all the emissions on diesels now, they're not worth it. I agree, if it didn't have DEF, DPF etc etc.

Haters will hate but this is the best electric truck ever thank you

Yes, I'm happy with Stellantis. Making an affordable, reliable and surely very easy to work on RamCharger....

@rogerrussell9544

7 ай бұрын

How is their Hornet selling? Price and reliability are two reasons.

The tradesman version looks nice, no chrome, maybe the price will be affordable for us blue collar users, and one more thing, liking that the transmission has been eliminated

Chevy had a hybrid suburban years ago that flopped. The gas mileage was barely better. This is def not the first hybrid truck. But it definitely is the most promising. I’m excited to see what the real world range and towing is.

Ford lighting needs this

I will be getting this to replace my Volt. Its pretty much a chevy volt but as a truck with a bigger battery '

@leedanielson7452

7 ай бұрын

It’s almost exactly the same as a Chevy volt..😂😂😂

@Darkpill-2

7 ай бұрын

Depends on how many they can make if you can get one.

Almost 700 miles range is insane.

@traciweisenbachCITB

7 ай бұрын

That isn’t nothing

Comparison question. If this 2025 Ramcharger has an extended range of 670-miles with a 27-gallon gas tank, and 2 electric engines. What would the range of a gasoline truck be with a 27-gallon gas tank, alone??

@JD-yx7be

2 ай бұрын

the highway mpg will likely be 1-2 mpg less than the non hybrid with the same engine. the city/combo should be where the hybrid will get the most mpg gain.

This should really appeal to the consumer who wants an electric daily driver with the ability to tow and/or go on long trips without having to deal with electrical charging stations. Essentially taking advantage of the awesome torque capabilities, carbon efficiency, and daily operating cost savings of an electric vehicle without the infrastructure and range limitations of electric vehicles. A great bridge for someone wanting the best of both worlds but it will come at a steep price. I would expect other companies to follow suit, especially considering this propulsion system is time tested within the locomotive industry. Hopefully, Dodge will take advantage of their first to market status and do a good job on their research and design taking time to ferret out the bugs before releasing it to market. I am ready to buy right now but will likely see what other companies develop and wait until a second or third edition hits the market. Just the same, pretty exciting stuff!

My wife and I have bought 3 Tradesman pickups. To get the 2600# payload, the Tradesman will be the model to do it.

We know a Full EV Pickup Truck range usually drops in half when pulling or carrying a large load. Say Ram REV gets 500 miles unladen then you hook up your 5000 lbs Travel Trailer that reduces your range to 250 miles in a Range Extended EV you have 700 miles so carrying the same load it cuts your range in half that is 350 miles which is normally the max range most ICE 1500 today get unladen. Will it take time to recoup the costs Yes but it will be far more economical in the long run IMHO. Most EV will take anywhere from 5-10 years to recoup the initial investment depending on the cost of the vehicle before it becomes profitable.

@bradj9870

7 ай бұрын

There's no way it's more economical in the scenario you describe. Converting gas to electricity is less efficient than simply using gas to power a vehicle. If you charge/gas up and run 690 miles to empty you will get worse efficiency than running the same ICE only truck the same distance.

@kobayashimaru8114

4 ай бұрын

@@bradj9870 While that's true, you have the option to plug-in the Ramcharger. So in theory, you would never need to use gasoline at all for daily trips around town.

Btw I like this option they are offering

I wonder if it’s better to lease it or buy it. Im not sure if it’s worth paying $100k+ for a truck and once that warranty goes out on the battery it’s not going to be worth replacing. Maybe by then battery costs will come way down. Who knows I’m still ify on the whole truck EV.

@mattpike7268

7 ай бұрын

New model from Mopar. In the name of all that is holy, lease it. Then walk away hopefully unscathed at lease end.

PSHEV (Plugin Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle) as a new category of vehicle?

If they used the big battery ..the 229 kwh instead of the 90 kwk battery they would close to 1000 miles

@ThEUNchaRtedmAN

7 ай бұрын

Too heavy

how big is the gas tank?

A better concept than a pure EV, for sure, but useless if unavailable with a 6+' bed.

I want it!

I remember Jay Leno doing a review of a Chevy truck like this that used the same design as the Chevy Volt. I don't know why that was never built. Chevy has also stopped making the Volt.

I wonder what the fuel tank size is

Series vs Parallel doesn't change the fact that it's still a Plug-In Hybrid.

This should have full power all the time, unlike a normal plug-in hybrid, and the battery should soak up all the small trips and so most of the cold starts, so the gas engine's longevity and reliability should be even better than normal, not to mention it's only going to see a fraction of the truck's miles.

@kobayashimaru8114

4 ай бұрын

In theory kind of. The charge level will depend on your driving/charging habits. I believe there is a low-output mode when the battery isn't being charged enough to sustain full power like when towing extended distances. As for longevity, also true in theory. Obviously maintenance still needs to be kept up with and the motor should be used somewhat regularly to keep everything moving well and avoid fuel spoilage.

I might be more excited if this was coming from someone like toyota or honda but i wont be a beta tester for stellantis electronics

As we all know EV vehicle batteries are "finite" in their life span. Rated for X number of charges. How many charges is the Ramcharger battery rated for, AND how much $ is a NEW battery if needed. I think the Ramcharger is a fantastic idea. Just need important questions answered.

@JD-yx7be

2 ай бұрын

the very worst batteries you can get are rated for 1000 charge cycles so if you only have a 100 mile range that is 1000x100=100,000 miles to 70% of original capacity

Id trade my 2023 ram 1500 sport and pay the rest for one of these in a heart beat. The 1100 km range is awesome, I just wonder if the motor charging the batteries can keep up with the power demand of towing. If I need to tow my camper say 800 km and its towing range is 500-600 km, and I deplete the battery entirely, will the gas engine charge quicker than I consume? Could I continue my road trip after fueling up with no hesitation? That would really be my only concern.

@flyfishingtim

4 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see some towing range numbers when these trucks are out on the market

I might legit switch to RAM for this truck.

Diesel-Electric Locomotives have been around been around for years

I am happy to see this. The more options the better! A more traditional plug in hybrid paired with the SST engines would also be a massive win and would be more well suited to most peoples commuting needs.

proper idea if you can afford it

Some KZreadrs are saying at the gas engine power of the motors at certain times

Seems like they waited and watched the competition, and figured it out. Living in a world of trucks being sold for a hundred thousand bucks or more I can see the trim level Tungsten being bumped by dealers. They have already said it's a level above the limited. I really don't understand why they will not put a fuel vaporizer in vehicle's today. Its a process that does not have liquid but injection of gas fumes. Liquid gas is not what burns,it's the vapor air combination that fires. SuperChargers do something similar but add air to the normal injectors via the intake. With the technology we have it seems plausible to just compress vapor directly into firing chamber. It was done in the 1970s with 0 emissions utilizing 100% of the gas. The process was bought out. The problem with the people using gas can vapor being vacuumed in,is that it would be difficult to gage the fuel air along with a control on accelerating the vehicle.it is dangerous as well,but get a hundred miles per gallon as crude as it is. If you had a gas vapor generator capable of maintaining a charge on the batteries it would lesson the need for a ansolary gas engine to move the truck. The more cycles a battery goes through the quicker it go's bad, a working separate charging system would extend the battery life. Let's hope they do not use Chinese batteries. Quality golf carts use Japanese Lithium batteries,and they are costly, but much lighter weight than lead acid.😮

This Ramcharger is the only way to go. I've been driving a phev Honda Clarity because it has the best battery range in the size car my family needed. Only thing wrong with it could have been double the battery range. I have 40 miles of battery and would set back and laugh when makers came out with the measly 25-35 mile range battery????? Why waste your time.

Thanks for pointing out that the V6 is not connected to the axle. No one else is clear on that. So just to confirm, the purpose of the V6 is solely to produce power to recharge the battery or keep them charged while driving?

Plug-in Series hybrid

Id call it a gas-electric like how you have the diesel electric trains and earth movers. I hate EVs, I like this. Hopefully its easy to plug it into a panel box with a transfer switch

Well, finally someone uses their head and does a hybrid in an intelligent way. A series hybrid is a good idea, but, as usual, Dodge is taking the wrong road. First, why a huge pickup promoting its towing ability? The bigger market is in SUVs. Why not an SUV version of a series hybrid? Second, why do they use a 6-cylinder engine to recharge the battery. Clearly, a 4-cylinder engine would work as well, tuned for maximum efficiency since it runs only at one speed. Dodge/Stellantis should get its act together.

Plug-in is the only way to go. Let people use the battery when they want, unlike Ford's worthless options.

I'm confused. If the battery is completely dead (0%), will the gas engine still provide enough power to drive the truck since it's not directly connected to the wheels?

@paullee4698

4 ай бұрын

this truck has 130kw generator. and around 90kw battery. and can drive 150mile with only battery. so, i think, if drive 80mile speed during 1hr, it will use around 70%battery, but generator will make 130kw per hr, that’s enough for keep driving. so, never can not make 0% battery. may be haha

@reissallan

4 ай бұрын

@@paullee4698If your math was correct, then Ram's advertising wouldn't be a range limit of 690 miles. It would be "infinite".

Isn't a v6 OP for recharging batteries?

@Zee216

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely. But they are probably pretty good at manufacturing this particular V6 and it's probably gotten pretty cheap for them to make

@kobayashimaru8114

4 ай бұрын

That's what I thought too. However, I believe there are scenarios in which even the V6 can't supply enough electricity to run the motors at full power. For example, long range towing. Once the charge gets too low the motors will operate in low-output mode from what I understand. I'm not sure if this is due to the V6 not being enough or the generator/alternator component not being beefy enough.

Ram your Geniuses...this is how to build a Truck 👌

My question if the wanted to make it highly efficient on fuel why didn’t they use the 3.0 liter diesel instead of the gas guzzling penestar v6 range with the diesel would’ve been closer to 1000 miles

@jmrdrgz

7 ай бұрын

$$$

What the blue blaze s?😮

So I don't have to plug it in? The engine will run a generator to charge the thing?

@JD-yx7be

2 ай бұрын

you don't have to plug it in but then why would you pay the large price premium just to have the base v6 engine that uses more expensive fuel

@teddonley9594

2 ай бұрын

@JD-yx7be I was just wondering if the engine would charge the battery and then shut back off. If it did that I'd maybe consider a vehicle like this. After 2 or 3 years of bug fixes

very interested in a Ramcharger, BUT would you buy a first year all new concept Ram??? Think they sorted everything there first try?? Hmmmm.....

I'm curious of the cost to get 700 miles vs an all gas truck..

@ALMX5DP

7 ай бұрын

Figure the cost of 26 gallons of fuel on top of the cost of what it takes to charge up to 100% (whether charging at home at a lower rate, or DCFC at a higher cost).

@jmrdrgz

7 ай бұрын

Someone already did a rough calculation. Long story short, if you go from everything full to empty at one time it is the same as the F150 Powerboost. The difference here is that you can get 150 miles of electric only. So if you constantly keep it charged up, with minimal fuel usage, that MPG will be much much higher, since electricity is much cheaper.

Dude you missed THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION to ask - At half of max towing capacity what is the range going to be??? 690 miles on an empty truck doesn't mean anything. Who drives a truck empty? Strap a 7000 pound RV on the back and tell me how far you get down 290 headed from Austin to Houston without having to stop for fuel or power.

@JD-yx7be

2 ай бұрын

that is the same for every truck the laws of physics don't change because its a hybrid

I think this is great. Any EV truck loses range when towing. And just imagine you tow your RV trailer with a Ford Lightning somewhere and you do not know if you will make it there and will make it back because of the reduced range when towing. The F-150 V6 Hybrid with the 7.2kW generator is a much better option at this point. But this thing is even better, it can tow your RV trailer and can power it for days with a generator backup.

Previous cars with range extenders shows terrible fuel consumption when battery is empty. Sounds good, doesn't work.

14,000 pounds towing 20,000 something adding vehicle and passengers.

All my f150s where 750mile range with 36gallon fuel tank, 5.0 or 3.5 both about the same, still think my ram had a much better interior.

@JD-yx7be

2 ай бұрын

wow that is the size of my f250 tank, i only get 500 miles range on diesel

Would rather see a 392 Hemi in this truck. You will still have engine maintenance on this !

It’s a Train on the road. The way trucks should have been long ago. Wish it had a diesel though. Would be even more efficient.

I don't know why the confusion over this. It's really simple. It's the average person's reliance on dumb terminology that gets in the way. Btw I'm hoping off-road and towing packages will be available on this. I'm curious how the Ramcharger will fare off-road.

Got excited by the news of a new "ram charger" but disappointed to see its not a "ram charger" lol. Not the kind I was hoping to see at least.

Riddle me this. If this has near a 700hp electric motor, if I am cruising on the highway after I run out of battery, how can a v6 “generator” powers a 700hp motor for the duration of a road trip?

@manuelsmiley7125

7 ай бұрын

The v6 generator will rev up slightly to keep the depleted battery going

@kobayashimaru8114

4 ай бұрын

Also, I'm sure the onboard charging logic is smart enough to start charging the battery before it gets fully depleted in most cases.

Why V6, why not a I4 it just turning a generator. V6 is overkill

It's a beautiful truck. But after some research, I wont take the risk of burning my house and a 10,0000 CAD truck when concerning the battery maybe get fire spontaneously

Liked the truck until you Steve estimated the price!!

I heard Tungsten trim will be priced at 59,000 and tradesmen will start at 39,000 after tax credits and state rebates and I'm a liar,im full of shit.

I'll call it a hybrid. Why make it harder than it needs to be?

How about a hybrid where the fuel engine can be engaged to either charge the battery or power the wheels. I can envision a front drive axle where the electric motors disengage the liquid fuel power system or the liquid fuel system can operate the wheels directly, making it capable of either fuel or electric driven power. it may be possible to have one system help the other if needed Using the front axle as fuel power, which is what Dodge is well known for would allow it to have full electric rear drive switchable between fuel and electric power. Having the front axle be the primary fuel powered axle could allow for a transfer case and rear axle fuel capable option, at additional cost, that could become fuel powered as well as electric. What the buying public will accept is the difference between a nice little concept car and a successful model in the end consumer mind.

Tradesmen at 59k PLEASE.