Ram steps into the EV game in a huge way

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The Kraken
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Ramcharger entering production next year, pulled ahead of Ram REV which was bumped to 2026.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2024/12/18/stellantis-delays-all-electric-ram-to-launch-range-extended-pickup-first/77064900007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3AK1Wn71QVZ-0JzBpo-9R09Q-8lznceA6M0CGJT1cRDOJRB-wqff1nZdw_aem_L9UKTh_fBkR9UtaQVWWwLA#dvf5qxq77hnkgvhscpzt7cls2v69p5ka

GarlandAg2012
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I am leaning more and more towards a Ramcharger being my next truck. I'm sure there will be some early adopter penalties, and it is a Stellantis product so it may burn my house down, but the mix of power, range, efficiency, and capability is really appealing to me.

Anyone know when orders might start? I did the Insider+ thing but as far as I can tell I basically just threw $100 bucks away.
BurnetAggie99
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Trump plans to rollback the EV mandates and strip the rebates & cut federal subsidies. Also going to cut the EPA regulations as well. Put tariffs on China EV materials.
DallasAggie89
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GarlandAg2012 said:


Anyone know when orders might start? I did the Insider+ thing but as far as I can tell I basically just threw $100 bucks away.


I feel the same way. Did the $100 and haven't received a single email.

You would think they could easily email the information from the article at the bare minimum.
GarlandAg2012
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DallasAggie89 said:

GarlandAg2012 said:


Anyone know when orders might start? I did the Insider+ thing but as far as I can tell I basically just threw $100 bucks away.


I feel the same way. Did the $100 and haven't received a single email.

You would think they could easily email the information from the article at the bare minimum.
Maybe check your spam? I have gotten a few emails, last one was sent August 5 though so if you signed up after that. It has been disappointing that they haven't done more.
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Also threw away $100 and have seen nothing. But I vaguely remember it saying they would refund the price at anytime? Probably too lazy to search for that though. Maybe over the holidays if I get really bored at the in-laws I'll search all my emails for the refund terms.
DallasAggie89
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Roger350 said:

Also threw away $100 and have seen nothing. But I vaguely remember it saying they would refund the price at anytime? Probably too lazy to search for that though. Maybe over the holidays if I get really bored at the in-laws I'll search all my emails for the refund terms.


I think I read you could get a refund up to the point they let you know it's available for you to order.
Roger350
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Didn't take long to find on the website, I'll have to come up with a better excuse to avoid paying attention to my in-laws.

You may cancel your membership by contacting Ram REV Insider+ Headquarters Customer Support at 800-763-2142. After your cancellation request is approved, please allow up to 7 business days for your refund to be processed. You will receive an email confirming your cancellation. The membership fee is refundable up until you are notified that the Ram 1500 REV or the Ram 1500 Ramcharger becomes available for early access preorder communicated by the Ram Brand via the email provided at sign up.
'03ag
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Ramcharger has moved ahead of Rev in production. I suspect that's why they've been so quiet. Been reading the market and trying to decide what to do. Plus the chaotic situation with Stellantis leadership right now.

Ramchargers are supposed to be hitting media hands late Jan/Feb. I would think you'd hear something about ordering around then.

If you want one I'd give it a few more weeks before pulling your $100
MaroonDontRun
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Tavares is gone so there is a glimmer of hope that they can remain in business.

  • Ram REV 1500 is dead.
  • Hemi 5.7, 6.2 & 6.4 will all be back in 2025.
  • There is likely to be a Challenger/Charger replacement called Cuda.
  • You will see a Ram 1500 Hellcat (or whatever they will call it).
  • Prices across the board will be reduced by 35% in 2025 (it will be interesting to see what Ford and GM do to answer this).

Buyer beware because Tavares made so many bone headed decisions (they may not be able to overcome his bad, bad decisions), he has really hurt quality. It will take a while for this to recover.
mefoghorn
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With this design, if I'm using as a daily driver, I think I'm gonna go around on half a tank most of the time to reduce the weight and improve the efficiency. And then I'll fill up the tank for a long trip or towing.

Also, it seems like we've reached some sort of milestone when is cheaper to have the EV power train only, with a smaller battery and adding a gas engine generator. I guess cheaper is not the right word here. But the value proposition is all the performance of a EV powertrain, but also being able to utilize the stored portable energy,of a gas fuel tank.
'03ag
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Rumor with the Scout is the range extended models will be priced the same as the pure EV. With the reduced battery size offsetting the cost of the ICE. Which is surprising given the engineering cost of integrating the ICE late in the development process.

With the RAM already able to accept an ICE and the volume of pentastars available... The math is probably even more favorable
'03ag
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An idiot discusses the Ramcharger a bit

 
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