The 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Will Cost 'Slightly More' Than $65,000

Expect to see it on dealer lots in the 2nd half of this year​

• We have an idea of how much the 2026 Ramcharger will cost.
• Ram's plug-in hybrid pickup trick will be on sale in the second half of this year.
• Expect a starting price of $70,000 to $75,000 and an estimated range of 690 miles.

At a technical presentation this morning Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said that the 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger will cost "slightly more" than the average transaction price of a full-size pickup truck. The average transaction cost of a full-size pickup truck right now is around $65,000, so expect the base model of the new Ramcharger to come in at around $70,000 to $75,000 when it arrives in the second half of 2025.

Because Ram has decided to delay the 1500 Rev, Ram's fully electric full-size pickup, the Ramcharger is the first battery-powered Ram we'll see. If that's confusing, we get it. The Ramcharger works like an EV because there is a 91.8-kWh (69.7-kWh usable) battery that powers a pair of electric motors (one on each axle). The reason for the large gap in the usable and gross battery capacities is because, Ram's engineers say, Ram wants to ensure consistent power delivery across all conditions. A battery's power delivery starts to fall off as the battery begins to deplete, so the Ramcharger always keeps its battery state of charge between 16.75% to 97%. That limiting should also help preserve battery life to some extent because the battery will never have to go through a full cycle of being completely dead and having to be fully charged back up.

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However, there is also a 3.6-liter V6 under the hood that powers a generator for the battery pack. Fans of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and other brands from this family will know the V6 well as the tried-and-true Pentastar V6 that's been in everything from Wranglers to old Chargers and Challengers. There are no significant changes to the engine itself except for the fact that it doesn't have a starter motor because the generator will act as the starter. While there are other engine options in the Stellantis family, the Pentastar was chosen because it was the simplest solution that fit the requirements for the Ramcharger. Ram also says the engine doesn't have to work very hard, is quiet, and keeps vibrations and harshness to a minimum.

The V6 and the generator can put out a maximum of 202 kW each, and together they have three main use cases in the Ramcharger. When in Electric+ mode, the V6 will remain off while the battery powers the electric motors and the battery has enough energy to power the wheels. When the state of charge is low enough, the engine will automatically kick on and charge the battery to help maintain or replenish the state of charge. The Ramcharger's E-Save mode will keep the battery at or above 50% depending on what the driver decides.

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Lastly, the V6 and generator can essentially bypass the battery. For example, when the battery is very cold and can't output adequate power, the V6 and generator will power the drive units directly. Even though there's no mechanical connection between the two, the V6 is essentially powering the wheels in this case.

The V6 and generator pull from a 27-gallon fuel tank and are a big part of the Ramcharger's claimed 690 miles of total range. If you were to just deplete the battery without ever turning on the V6, the Ramcharger only gets 145 miles of range. Together they can go much farther, and Ram says you never have to plug it in — the V6 will happily serve as the only power source for the battery. The Ramcharger also has vehicle-to-load capabilities and Ram says it can power your house for over a day in the event of a lengthy power outage.

Article Written Courtesy of Nick Yekikian and Edited by Kathleen Clonts of Edmunds.com

 

[Dark Knight G45]

This truck makes much more sense than the full EV.

Hope it does well. It’s not for me but I respect it.

 

[bitdrive]

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Expect to see it on dealer lots in the 2nd half of this year​

• We have an idea of how much the 2026 Ramcharger will cost.
• Ram's plug-in hybrid pickup trick will be on sale in the second half of this year.
• Expect a starting price of $70,000 to $75,000 and an estimated range of 690 miles.

At a technical presentation this morning Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said that the 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger will cost "slightly more" than the average transaction price of a full-size pickup truck. The average transaction cost of a full-size pickup truck right now is around $65,000, so expect the base model of the new Ramcharger to come in at around $70,000 to $75,000 when it arrives in the second half of 2025.

Because Ram has decided to delay the 1500 Rev, Ram's fully electric full-size pickup, the Ramcharger is the first battery-powered Ram we'll see. If that's confusing, we get it. The Ramcharger works like an EV because there is a 91.8-kWh (69.7-kWh usable) battery that powers a pair of electric motors (one on each axle). The reason for the large gap in the usable and gross battery capacities is because, Ram's engineers say, Ram wants to ensure consistent power delivery across all conditions. A battery's power delivery starts to fall off as the battery begins to deplete, so the Ramcharger always keeps its battery state of charge between 16.75% to 97%. That limiting should also help preserve battery life to some extent because the battery will never have to go through a full cycle of being completely dead and having to be fully charged back up.

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However, there is also a 3.6-liter V6 under the hood that powers a generator for the battery pack. Fans of Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and other brands from this family will know the V6 well as the tried-and-true Pentastar V6 that's been in everything from Wranglers to old Chargers and Challengers. There are no significant changes to the engine itself except for the fact that it doesn't have a starter motor because the generator will act as the starter. While there are other engine options in the Stellantis family, the Pentastar was chosen because it was the simplest solution that fit the requirements for the Ramcharger. Ram also says the engine doesn't have to work very hard, is quiet, and keeps vibrations and harshness to a minimum.

The V6 and the generator can put out a maximum of 202 kW each, and together they have three main use cases in the Ramcharger. When in Electric+ mode, the V6 will remain off while the battery powers the electric motors and the battery has enough energy to power the wheels. When the state of charge is low enough, the engine will automatically kick on and charge the battery to help maintain or replenish the state of charge. The Ramcharger's E-Save mode will keep the battery at or above 50% depending on what the driver decides.

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Lastly, the V6 and generator can essentially bypass the battery. For example, when the battery is very cold and can't output adequate power, the V6 and generator will power the drive units directly. Even though there's no mechanical connection between the two, the V6 is essentially powering the wheels in this case.

The V6 and generator pull from a 27-gallon fuel tank and are a big part of the Ramcharger's claimed 690 miles of total range. If you were to just deplete the battery without ever turning on the V6, the Ramcharger only gets 145 miles of range. Together they can go much farther, and Ram says you never have to plug it in — the V6 will happily serve as the only power source for the battery. The Ramcharger also has vehicle-to-load capabilities and Ram says it can power your house for over a day in the event of a lengthy power outage.

Article Written Courtesy of Nick Yekikian and Edited by Kathleen Clonts of Edmunds.com

Not a shred of interest til they bring back the 5.7 and 6.4

 

[gonkulator]

This is a perfect truck for me assuming it has payload/towing similar or better than normal 1500. I drive 30-50 miles a day at most with maybe 10 weekends a year I tow a boat or car hauler and the occasional road trip. Daily use I’ll be battery exclusively, charging at night and I have the gas range for road trips and towing when needed. If the 70k isn’t for the tradesman (it will be) I’d buy this as soon as possible because I spend hundreds of dollars a month on gas, most of which would go away. I’ve thought about doing one of the $300/mo Tesla leases to park my truck for daily commute. This truck would be best if both. My guess is the limited/tungsten version is going to be a hundred+ grand and that’s a lot of 87 octane unless you are in the market for a new truck anyways. It likely won’t make sense for me to trade my ‘22 no eTorque hemi as perfect as this truck is for me.

Yes, I may be able to replace both my 2019 Ram and my 2019 etron, pretty intriguing possibility.

 

[dochawk]

so it will supposedly ship at about the same time this year as it was supposed to last year?

The article, though, seems to be all old information other than the simple statement of "slightly more".

I'm still interested, but less than certain that I'll pass (again) on ordering a Powerboost if Ford gets its act together and restores features on job 2 (full recline seats, CCD).

But I've reached "believe it when I see it".

I'll want a luxury trim level, HUD, massaging seats, and power running boards (my wife didn't even want the higher step into a ranger over a maverick for hers!), the 7.2kw generator. And priced more like a Powerboost than a Silverado EV!

And then there's the fact that Ford is several years behind GM & Stellantis, and even the kid up the street, on hands-free driving (therefore, they charge a few times as much!)

 

[skates15]

More lightning, less thunder.

 

[HarryN]

The benefits of a hybrid are for improved fuel efficiency driving around town. Dropping the kids at school / going to the grocery store.

Typically, they don't benefit all that much for highway driving, although there are some exceptions due to how Atkins cycle engines work. ( very little low rpm torque, but high efficiency )

 

[Slusho]

Don’t miss that this is a very different hybrid than the powerboost. In the Ford, there’s a transmission and transfer case driving the wheels, with electric motors helping out. The this is an EV truck with a range extender. You’ll get all the instant torque and smoothness of an EV without the range and recharge time concerns. I’m sad (but not surprised) that it’s going to cost so much, but this is close to a perfect truck for me, at least in theory.