Preview: 2025 Ram 1500 REV Packs 500-mile Range, 14,000-lb. Tow Capacity

Ram is wise to stick with an evolutionary exterior and interior design. Over the years, the styling has been a key appeal for Ram trucks. Keeping the truck conventional, rather than wild like the door-stop-shaped Tesla Cybertruck, mirrors the strategy from its chief rivals at Ford and General Motors. 

But Ram looks to be the last to market with a full-sized electric truck. The good news is that demand for such pickups will continue to grow as the technology improves and consumers become more familiar with EVs. 

We hope it preserves the good ride quality of the current truck. That it uses an independent rear suspension and will be available with an adjustable air suspension is promising. 

The body is recognizable as a Ram, with its muscular hood and upright cabin. Even the side mirrors and wheel arches look familiar. The front badge, lower grille, and sculpted LED lighting distinguish this as an EV. 

There is storage under the hood, giving it 15 cubic feet of front trunk (aka “frunk”) space. 

The charge port is on the driver’s side, by the door. It can connect to Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers. 

The bed can be fitted with a lockable, weatherproof RamBox, with a 115-volt plug for charging power tools. 

Under the body is an independent rear suspension that should aid ride quality. The available adjustable air suspension has several modes: entry/exit (aka kneel), aero (lowers on the highway to boost efficiency), normal, and two off-road choices.

The truck can be accessed using a smartphone as a key. Among the conveniences of this tech is the ability to share a digital key with another driver, while retaining control over access. There is also a backup access card and traditional key fob. 

The 1500 REV has screens galore, with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.5-inch center screen. For deeper digital immersion, it will be available with a 10.25-inch passenger-side screen, rearview video mirror, and a head-up display. The passenger screen has three core functions: navigation, entertainment, and exterior camera views. It can be used to connect a device via HDMI to play audio and/or video.

Moving up through the trims brings a higher level of interior appointments, working up to the Tungsten with perforated and ventilated leather upholstery, metal accents, suede headliner, massaging seats, metal pedals, and a premium Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system with 23 speakers.

The 1500 REV will be offered in two configurations, each with 654-hp and all-wheel drive. The standard 168-kWh battery pack is targeted to have a 350-mile range. The optional 229-kWh battery pack is aimed at a staggering 500-mile range. Ram is claiming a 4.4-second 0-60 mph time. 

That massive battery pack will take considerable time to recharge at home. But the clear upside is that even with the significant impact towing a heavy trailer can have on range, the Ram should be able to travel farther than its rivals—until they make future upgrades, of course. 

Both versions will be able to add 110 miles of range in 10 minutes using an 800-volt DC fast charger. (Of course, speeds in the real world will vary.)

The 1500 REV can provide vehicle-to-home power, like the Ford F-150 Lightning, to serve as a backup during power outages. It can also be used to route power back to the grid or charge another vehicle. 

A panel in the bed allows the truck to provide power for camping or at a job site. 

Ram claims the 1500 REV will have a maximum payload capacity of 2,700 pounds and maximum tow capacity of 14,000 pounds—big numbers for this class. 

Only the upcoming Cybertruck claims to have similar capabilities, with up to 3,500-pound payload capacity and matching 14,000-pound tow limit.

The Ram will have the traditional active safety features that are common today, such as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, in addition to driver-assist technology like adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitoring, and traffic sign recognition. 

It will also offer hands-free automated driving that combines adaptive cruise control and lane centering assistance, facilitated by cameras and radar to ensure safe operation.