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  4. We got an up-close look at the Ram 1500 REV, an electric truck with a 500-mile range set to take on the F-150 Lightning and Cybertruck

We got an up-close look at the Ram 1500 REV, an electric truck with a 500-mile range set to take on the F-150 Lightning and Cybertruck

Tim Levin   

We got an up-close look at the Ram 1500 REV, an electric truck with a 500-mile range set to take on the F-150 Lightning and Cybertruck
The 2024 Ram 1500 REV.Tim Levin/Insider
  • We got an early look at the 2025 Ram 1500 REV.
  • The electric pickup hits streets in 2024 and challenges EV trucks from Ford and GM.

Ram is a bit late to the electric-pickup game, entering after rivals like Ford and General Motors, but it's making up for the delay with a truck that's downright impressive.

Ram is a bit late to the electric-pickup game, entering after rivals like Ford and General Motors, but it
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The brand revealed details about the Ram 1500 REV, its battery-powered pickup truck that's going into production in 2024.

The brand revealed details about the Ram 1500 REV, its battery-powered pickup truck that
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

It showed off the truck at the New York International Auto Show this week, where we got an early glimpse at the F-150 Lightning (and eventual Tesla Cybertruck) competitor.

It showed off the truck at the New York International Auto Show this week, where we got an early glimpse at the F-150 Lightning (and eventual Tesla Cybertruck) competitor.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The most eye-popping detail released this week was the REV's targeted maximum range of 500 miles.

The most eye-popping detail released this week was the REV
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The longest-range Tesla travels 405 miles on a charge, while the top offering from startup Lucid Motors, the current range king, has an EPA rating of 520 miles.

The longest-range Tesla travels 405 miles on a charge, while the top offering from startup Lucid Motors, the current range king, has an EPA rating of 520 miles.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

All the electric pickups on roads today — the F-150 Lighting, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV — offer a bit over 300 miles.

All the electric pickups on roads today — the F-150 Lighting, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV — offer a bit over 300 miles.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The decision to go big on range came from conversations with current Ram customers, who are concerned about running out of juice too early and often, Brant Combs, head of Ram 1500 marketing, told Insider.

The decision to go big on range came from conversations with current Ram customers, who are concerned about running out of juice too early and often, Brant Combs, head of Ram 1500 marketing, told Insider.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

"One of the main compromises that truck customers felt like they were making was range anxiety, particularly while towing," he said.

"One of the main compromises that truck customers felt like they were making was range anxiety, particularly while towing," he said.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The 500-mile model will come with a 229-kWh battery pack, which is about triple the capacity of a Tesla Model Y SUV.

The 500-mile model will come with a 229-kWh battery pack, which is about triple the capacity of a Tesla Model Y SUV.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The truck will come standard with a smaller battery pack that can provide up to 350 miles of driving, Ram said.

The truck will come standard with a smaller battery pack that can provide up to 350 miles of driving, Ram said.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

That also blows the rest of the EV truck world out of the water. But we won't know how good a deal it is until Ram releases pricing.

That also blows the rest of the EV truck world out of the water. But we won
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Since the REV will be able to charge using the most powerful public plugs (those rated at 350 kilowatts), it should add 110 miles of range in 10 minutes.

Since the REV will be able to charge using the most powerful public plugs (those rated at 350 kilowatts), it should add 110 miles of range in 10 minutes.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

According to Ram, the REV will be able to tow up to 14,000 pounds and carry 2,700 pounds in its bed.

According to Ram, the REV will be able to tow up to 14,000 pounds and carry 2,700 pounds in its bed.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Packing 654 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque, the REV should scoot to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, Ram estimates.

Packing 654 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque, the REV should scoot to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, Ram estimates.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The bed has power outlets that owners can use to power their home, another vehicle, or tailgating accessories like stereo systems.

The bed has power outlets that owners can use to power their home, another vehicle, or tailgating accessories like stereo systems.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

If that isn't enough storage, owners can plunk extra cargo in the front trunk, which offers 15 cubic feet of space.

If that isn
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

That's about the same size as a Toyota Camry's trunk. Optionally, buyers can add extra power outlets there, too.

That
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

And if you need even more storage space — this is a truck after all — there are integrated cubbies built into the bed.

And if you need even more storage space — this is a truck after all — there are integrated cubbies built into the bed.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

From the outside, the REV looks a whole lot like a standard, aggressive truck — but sleeker and smoother.

From the outside, the REV looks a whole lot like a standard, aggressive truck — but sleeker and smoother.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Its slim, LED lights lend a futuristic look.

Its slim, LED lights lend a futuristic look.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Inside, the REV feels massive, just like other full-sized trucks.

Inside, the REV feels massive, just like other full-sized trucks.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The Tungsten model on display will be the fanciest, most expensive REV. And it was super cushy and comfortable.

The Tungsten model on display will be the fanciest, most expensive REV. And it was super cushy and comfortable.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

It had a 23-speaker Klipsch stereo system …

It had a 23-speaker Klipsch stereo system …
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

… lots of carbon-fiber accents …

… lots of carbon-fiber accents …
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

… rich leather upholstery …

… rich leather upholstery …
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

… and a giant glass roof.

… and a giant glass roof.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

It had a secondary 10.25-inch screen that passengers can use for entertainment or navigation.

It had a secondary 10.25-inch screen that passengers can use for entertainment or navigation.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Plus, there's a generous digital gauge cluster behind the steering wheel.

Plus, there
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Front and center you'll find a large touchscreen that's available in 12 and 14.5-inch versions.

Front and center you
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

When it hits the market, the Ram 1500 REV will compete most closely with the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, and GMC Sierra EV.

When it hits the market, the Ram 1500 REV will compete most closely with the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, and GMC Sierra EV.
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

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