The Ram 1500 Ramcharger is a

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and extended-range electric vehicle full-size light-duty

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based on the fifth-generation Ram, announced in November 2023.

Background

The truck has electric motors for both the front and rear axle. The front axle motor is rated at , while the rear is rated at . The 3.6L

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V6 gasoline engine is mated to a generator which recharges the battery and extends the truck's range, but has no direct linkage to the wheels. When additional power or traction is not needed, the front motor automatically disconnects from the wheels to improve efficiency.

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expects the truck to have an

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of and a range of when the gasoline engine is used. The fuel tank has a capacity of 27 gallons (102 L). Trucks will be equipped with a CCS connector for

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, enabling of all-electric range to be added in approximately 10 minutes. It also expects the truck to produce up to and of torque, a

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time of 4.4 seconds, a towing capacity of up to , and a payload capacity of up to . Unlike the regular Ram 1500 that uses standard rear coil springs, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger features an air suspension in the rear as standard equipment.

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