American truck brand Ram will move into its electric era within the next few years, and the firm has unveiled a new concept pick-up to set the tone for its first EV, which will go on sale in 2024. Called the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept, the new vehicle hints at the tech in store for Ram’s next-gen models, which will utilise EV componentry from parent company Stellantis.
The exterior presents a radical departure from combustion-engined Ram trucks, with a new LED running light signature at the front and an illuminated Ram logo. With the absence of a combustion engine, the Revolution’s bodywork appears sleeker than contemporary Ram pick-ups, and suicide doors provide access to a space-age modular interior.
The electric truck’s packaging allows for more room than ICE equivalents, and the layout offers a pair of jump seats behind the second row – an industry first, says Ram – and a removable centre console, which can also fold into a flat workspace. The truck can carry objects up to 18 feet long, too, thanks to an extendable load bed which connects to the front boot via openings in the cabin.
The concept’s headlight design is carried through to the ambient lighting on the dashboard, which features a dual screen infotainment system with an upright central display. There’s no physical instrument panel, and driving information is relayed via an augmented reality head-up display instead.
No detailed powertrain specs for the 1500 Revolution have been revealed, but the concept rides on a new STLA Frame architecture, which has been designed for large SUVs and pick-up trucks with electric powertrains. A pair of e-motors are integrated into the body-on-frame construction, and thanks to an 800V electrical system, the 1500 Revolution can charge at speeds of up to 350kW.
A ten-minute top up increases the truck’s range by up to 100 miles, while an active rear diffuser improves its efficiency on the move. To aid low speed manoeuvrability, the 1500 Revolution uses a rear-wheel steering system that articulates up to 15 degrees, and adjustable air suspension has also been fitted.
Given that Ram doesn’t officially sell vehicles in the UK, we don’t expect the firm’s upcoming EV models to arrive on our shores, but the tech is likely to cross pollinate with other Stellantis brands further down the line.
Now read our list of the best pick-up trucks…
