Stellantis has postponed the launch of its first all-electric Ram pickup, the 1500 REV, to summer 2027, marking another delay in the automaker’s transition to electrified trucks. The model will now be introduced as a 2028 model year vehicle, according to a company memo seen by Crain’s Detroit Business.
The Ramcharger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, which had previously been brought forward in the production schedule, is also delayed and is now expected to reach dealerships in the first quarter of 2026.
Stellantis confirmed the revised timeline, stating the delay is intended to “extend the quality validation period.” A spokesperson added in an email that the company “continues to reassess its product strategy in North America to align it with our competitive advantage with the Range Extended Ram and in light of slowing consumer demand for half-ton BEV pickups.”
The Ram 1500 REV is expected to be offered with a 168 kWh battery providing an estimated range of 350 miles. A larger 229 kWh battery variant, capable of at least 500 miles per charge, is expected to follow. Ram has previously claimed the truck will outperform competitors in range, towing, and charging capabilities.
“I’ve said before that Ram’s electric truck will outperform all competitors where it matters most: range, towing, and charge time,” former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said last year.
The EV pickup segment has faced a broader slowdown in demand across the U.S. market. Ford reported a 7% decline in F-150 Lightning sales through the first quarter of 2025, selling 7,187 units. General Motors, meanwhile, sold 2,383 Chevrolet Silverado EVs, 3,479 GMC Hummer EVs, and 1,249 GMC Sierra EVs in the same period.
As part of its electrification roadmap, Stellantis has recently begun U.S. deliveries of the electric Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona. In the first quarter, the company sold 2,595 Wagoneer S units and 1,947 Charger EVs.