Projected REV to be out in 2026?

[tron67j]

Yes, I just meant it would be a SUV.

 

[tron67j]

Just would like to see the REV in person someday. I could me driving that. Don't get me wrong, I have had more V8s than I can remember from customized vans to Z-28s to my current truck. Love the rumble and feel. But just time for a change maybe, the boy is going to driving in a couple years and has already laid claim the the spare key and always want to take "his truck" wherever we go.

 

[tron67j]

This is a quote from Ralph Gilles, who has been driving the REV for about 7k miles:

Ram 1500 REV, Dakota, and Rampage: The Complete Truck Lineup​

He said he's also enjoyed every mile he's driven in the upcoming Ram 1500 REV, an extended-range full-size pickup that he drives every day and in which he has logged 7,000 miles. "I haven't lost a traffic light race yet."

 

[crash68]

Ram 1500 REV, an extended-range full-size pickup that he drives every day and in which he has logged 7,000 miles. "I haven't lost a traffic light race yet."

It will pass a Hemi and the gas station but not a tire shop .. LOL!

 

[Docwagon1776]

He said he's also enjoyed every mile he's driven in the upcoming Ram 1500 REV, an extended-range full-size pickup that he drives every day and in which he has logged 7,000 miles. "I haven't lost a traffic light race yet."

I've said repeatedly if I won Power Ball I'd buy a white Ford Lightning, put ladder racks on it, "Joe's Construction" on the side, and embarrass Chargers and Mustangs at stoplights as a hobby.

I did win Power Ball this week, but *only* the Power Ball and $4 wasn't enough to live out my stupid fantasy as it turns out. Guess I should have been clearer with the Fates.

 

[ramffml]

It will pass a Hemi and the gas station but not a tire shop .. LOL!

It's basically a 2500, no reason it's going to burn through tires if the right ones are installed.

 

[tron67j]

It will pass a Hemi and the gas station but not a tire shop .. LOL!

Yeah, I wondered that also, but it only weighs a couple hundred more than mine so with same tires, should be good. That is such a problem for cars, they put those low profile tires on that cost a house for each and don't last. But with new wave of EVs coming with smaller batteries (duh, who needed all that capacity) it will be interesting to watch the show.

 

[crash68]

It's basically a 2500, no reason it's going to burn through tires if the right ones are installed.

it only weighs a couple hundred more than mine so with same tires, should be good

EVs in general wear tires faster than the gas counterparts due to the 100% torque availability from 0 RPMs and also persistent drag from reactive braking.
The REV will also be a dual motor set up meaning both the front and rear tires are subject to the drive/braking wear, one would have to drive around a gasser in 4X4 to inflict similar wear to all four tires.

 

[Docwagon1776]

EVs in general wear tires faster than the gas counterparts due to the 100% torque availability from 0 RPMs and also persistent drag from reactive braking.
The REV will also be a dual motor set up meaning both the front and rear tires are subject to the drive/braking wear, one would have to drive around a gasser in 4X4 to inflict similar wear to all four tires.

I never considered the regenerative braking aspect to tire wear. Do you think it's a significant driver?

 

[crash68]

Do you think it's a significant driver?

When you drag something against an abrasive medium, something is going to wear. Think about how you drive and consider this wear action happening every time you lift your foot off the accelerator. EVs don't coast, they're either driving or regen braking.
The wear from regen might be minute but it's the quantity that it's happening that adds up.

 

[ramffml]

EVs in general wear tires faster than the gas counterparts due to the 100% torque availability from 0 RPMs and also persistent drag from reactive braking.
The REV will also be a dual motor set up meaning both the front and rear tires are subject to the drive/braking wear, one would have to drive around a gasser in 4X4 to inflict similar wear to all four tires.

As I said, no reason it won't be an issue if you use the right tires. We already have very wide differences in longevity between tire brands/formulas, sometimes as much difference as 40k to 50k miles for the same truck on different tires, towing comes into play as well. If we can make tires last for a truck pulling 30k pounds we can make tires last for an EV.

 

[tron67j]

EVs in general wear tires faster than the gas counterparts due to the 100% torque availability from 0 RPMs and also persistent drag from reactive braking.
The REV will also be a dual motor set up meaning both the front and rear tires are subject to the drive/braking wear, one would have to drive around a gasser in 4X4 to inflict similar wear to all four tires.

I am reserving judgement on how these trucks will do for a few reasons. First, OEM tires have never been great on any new vehicles I have had and have enough comparisons with family and friends over the past few decades as well to support that. Second, the trucks use a tire more suitable to heavy loads, compared to cars and SUVs. Third, a couple friends with Lightnings haven't had any appreciable difference in first set of tires than past new trucks. Lastly, personal driving habits are a factor in how well tires last. I regularly see all the EVs around here running like they are on a 8 second ride, no wonder they eat tires.

 

[tron67j]

When you drag something against an abrasive medium, something is going to wear. Think about how you drive and consider this wear action happening every time you lift your foot off the accelerator. EVs don't coast, they're either driving or regen braking.
The wear from regen might be minute but it's the quantity that it's happening that adds up.

Certainly a factor to consider.