If pure EV is played out someone should talk to the other manufacturers introducing new BE models. Those investors in new charging networks and expanded coverage of existing locations should also be notified. Ram is still planning to introduce a mid-size truck based on the ST-Large platform with a battery electric drive. Then again that model runs counter to my claim because nobody is asking for such a thing. The length is right, but the weight and price will be stratospheric like the other pure BE models using that platform.
According to the original Mopar Insiders article of November 7, 2023: "The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger boasts a cutting-edge performance system, combining a liquid-cooled 92 kWh battery pack with a Pentastar V6 engine. This powertrain drives 250-kW front and 238-kW rear Electric Drive Modules (EDMs), which integrate the motor, gearbox, and inverter, and enable all-wheel-drive capability." Another Mopar Insiders article on July 6, 2024 states: "The 2025 Ram 1500 REV promises robust performance with dual 250 kW electric drive modules (EDMs), delivering all-wheel-drive capability. A 168 kWh battery pack comes standard, offering an estimated range of up to 350 miles ..."
It must be pointed out that the long range battery pack option was cancelled after the date that article was published. It should also be pointed out that the mileage range numbers Ram claims for the Ramcharger just don't add up. Using 55% of the battery capacity for only a 50 mile battery only range is just 14% of the mileage range claimed for the pure battery electric REV. The battery only range should be about 192 miles. Most of the other manufacturers are claiming their range extended EVs need only a quarter of the batteries needed over the pure battery electric option for each model.
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