2026 Ram 1500 REV

According to Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, electric trucks only make up about 8% of all pickup sales right now. Even though he expects EV representation to hockey stick upward in the future, he knows they won't be the answer to every new truck buyer's wants and needs. So instead of waiting for demand to catch up with its plans, the automaker has come up with a solution for the here and now. It's called the 2026 Ram 1500 Rev, and it combines a gas engine that acts as a generator, a big battery pack, and two electric motors to make an electrified pickup like we've never seen before.

Wait, isn't the Ram 1500 Rev an EV?

"Ram 1500 Rev" was the original name for an all-electric truck that Ram first showed off in 2023. It was supposed to enter production in 2024, but a series of delays eventually pushed the projected release date to the summer of 2027. In September 2025, Ram announced that development on the long-awaited electric pickup had ceased, and the plug-in hybrid truck previously known as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger would bear the Ram 1500 Rev nameplate. And the vehicle previously known as the Ram 1500 Rev would now be known as the Ram 1500 BEV (for battery electric vehicle), but that doesn't matter much anyway, because it doesn't really exist. Confused? You're not alone. 

Back to the newly renamed Ram 1500 Rev plug-in hybrid. From the outside, it looks a lot like the refreshed 2025 Ram 1500 with extra lighting details on the front and rear. Only the most eagle-eyed would spot the eight-lug wheel hubs and the cutout in the front fender for the charging port. Even on the inside, there are few hints that this is more than just another Ram — in fact, it looks pretty much identical to a top-trim 1500 Limited. It's what's under the skin that makes the biggest difference.

For starters, the 1500 Rev is built on the new STLA Frame platform. That means its ladder frame is 8 inches wider in the middle compared to the Ram 1500's. This is where the 1500 Rev's 92-kWh battery pack lies, feeding two electric motors, one at the front of the truck and one at the rear. Together they make 663 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque.

What powers the Ram 1500 Rev?

The Ram 1500 Rev's party trick is the 3.6-liter gasoline V6 that sits under the hood. The V6 isn't connected to the wheels in any way and as such this isn't a conventional plug-in hybrid. Instead the V6 acts exclusively as a 130-kW onboard charger for that 92-kWh battery pack. (According to Ram, that 130 kW figure is its continuous output, with peak output reaching 190 kW.) It's a different take on an electrified vehicle that Ram says will satisfy customers who need to travel long distances and live in places where charging infrastructure is scarce.

On a fully charged battery, the 1500 Rev has a range of 145 miles. Once the V6 generator kicks in, however, total range balloons to 690 miles. Once the 27-gallon gas tank is depleted and the battery dead (or near dead), you'll need to either plug it into a charger or find a gas station. The 1500 Rev can DC fast-charge at up to 145 kW, adding up to 50 miles of range in just 10 minutes when connected to a charger with that electrical rate.

There are other neat tricks under the skin, too. The 1500's double-wishbone front suspension carries over, and the rear end is a fully independent multi-link setup. Adaptive dampers and air springs will come standard on the 1500 Rev as well. The air suspension provides aerodynamic benefits (lowering the truck at higher speeds), allows you to compensate for the load of a trailer, or simply gives you the option to raise or lower the truck to make getting in or out easier. The 1500 Rev can tow up to 14,000 pounds and has a max payload rating of just over 2,600 pounds.

What's the Ram 1500 Rev's interior like?

The Ram 1500 Rev's interior looks almost identical to the one you'll find in the 2025 Ram 1500. You get the same large screens that dominate the interior (including the optional passenger display). Ram has said it's used more leather in the interior to make the top-spec Tungsten models feel even more premium.

Another benefit of the 1500 is its spacious interior, which should leave plenty of space for you, your passengers, and all their gear. Expect the 1500 Rev to have just one body configuration — a crew cab with a 5.5-foot bed.

What about the Ram 1500 Rev's tech?

As with any modern truck there is a load of tech in the Ram 1500 Rev, most of which is shared with the updated Ram 1500. The middle screen measures 14.5 inches diagonally, and there's a fully digital instrument cluster, too. Two new drive modes give the driver the option to choose how the powertrain acts. One preserves the gas-engine generator until the battery is at a low enough state of charge that it becomes needed, and the other turns on the engine to charge the battery while you drive along. Ram has said the 1500 Rev has been tuned to maximize range, especially when towing.

Edmunds says

The 2026 Ram 1500 Rev might have a silly name, but it's one of the more interesting takes on a hybrid we've seen in a long time. We can't wait to get behind the wheel.

The 2026 Ram 1500 Rev might have a silly name, but it's one of the more interesting takes on a hybrid we've seen in a long time. We can't wait to get behind the wheel.