The Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the most highly anticipated vehicle of 2025. The source of excitement comes from its electric powertrain, which is supplemented by an onboard, V-6-powered gas range extender. While the Ramcharger promises lots of capability, it’s also extremely heavy, with a manufacturer-quoted curb weight of 7,507 pounds.
That makes the Ramcharger the heaviest 1500-series truck from Ram, ever. The only trim that likely comes close is the all-electric 1500 REV, though Ram has yet to release an official curb weight for that truck. The next closest model is the supercharged V-8-powered 1500 TRX, at 6,866 pounds.
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It’s not terribly surprising to hear that the Ramcharger pushes four tons. Under the skin you’ll find a 91.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack supplying two electric motors, supplemented by a 3.6-liter V-6. Factor in the 27-gallon fuel tank, the air suspension, and all of the cooling needed for the V-6 and the batteries, and you can see where all that weight comes from. This is despite the fact the engine has no mechanical connection between the engine and the wheels; it exists only to act as a generator to charge the battery.
That heft comes with some serious capabilities, at least. Ram says the Ramcharger makes 647 horsepower and 610 pound-feet of torque, enough for a claimed 0-60 time of just 4.5 seconds. Towing capacity is 14,000 pounds, while payload capacity in the bed is 2,625 pounds—both the highest of any Ram 1500.
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Eagle-eyed readers will notice those power numbers are a bit less than Ram estimated when the truck was first revealed in 2023. The power was cut to ensure the Ramcharger could achieve its maximum range of 690 miles, according to the brand. That range is calculated using the battery pack and all of the onboard fuel.
Ram has yet to reveal the most important part of the Ramcharger puzzle: pricing. Rumors suggest it could start in the mid-$60,000 range, which would make it highly appealing to a wide range of buyers. Deliveries are expected to start in the second half of 2025, so we won’t have to wait long to find out.
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