Ramcharger specs are out

[driveby]

I watched a couple YouTubes this morning on the Ramcharger specs. Yes, as of now, it's a city truck but imagine a Rebel version! I do hope RAM does this ASAP as it probably satisfies 90% of the off pavement tow crowd. 690 miles non towing range, 2500+# payload in a 1500 sized package. Figure out how to stuff some 37's under their with out killing too much payload and hmmm......

 

[rruff]

I remain skeptical regarding the weight and price, which are not mentioned.

The All-New Ram 1500 Ramcharger delivers innovative performance with a liquid-cooled 92-kilowatt-hour battery pack paired with a 130-kilowatt generator. The 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine generates mechanical power, which is converted to electrical power by the onboard generator for maximum efficiency. The generator can also increase the power to the motor and gearbox when serious power is needed.

TARGETED DRIVING RANGE (MILES)
690

TARGETED TOTAL HORSEPOWER
663

TARGETED TOTAL TORQUE (LB-FT)
615

TARGETED 0-60 MPH (SEC)
4.4

TARGETED BEST-IN-CLASS MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY (LB)
2,625

TARGETED BEST-IN-CLASS MAXIMUM TOWING CAPABILITY (LB)
14,000

 

[driveby]

Yup marketing is doing their thing for sure. But on the Truck King YT video he did mention you could skip charging and just keep filling the gas tank and use the 3.6 as the sole source of new energy. Kind of a dumb way to do it but I imagine a scenario like my life:

95% of miles are local in city. EV for the win.
4% highway miles getting to the off road bits - gas only for the win.
1% of actual off pavement camping. EV when I can (silence is golden) and gas when the electrons run dry. Absolute worst case is I bring a jerry can of gas or 2.

*if* they come out with a Rebel and *if* it's a real one and *if* marketing isn't pushing the truth limits too far on range then this could be a win. Yeah, lots of *ifs*.....

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Scout is doing the same thing with what they call the Harvester package. It’s a gas powered range extender. I prefer this idea over a pure EV. @driveby kind of nailed it with his analogy.

 

[deserteagle56]

We all know that weight is a major consideration for any vehicle used off pavement. I've yet to find a definitive figure for how much this new Ramcharger actually weighs.

 

[crazysccrmd]

We all know that weight is a major consideration for any vehicle used off pavement. I've yet to find a definitive figure for how much this new Ramcharger actually weighs.

7507 pounds is what Ram stated in the last few weeks.

 

[rruff]

7507 pounds is what Ram stated in the last few weeks.

For a 1/2 ton...

 

[crazysccrmd]

For a 1/2 ton...

Yeah, but only kinda a half ton. I owned a 3/4 ton (‘18 Ram 2500 diesel) with a lower payload at 1950lbs vs the anticipated 2600lbs of this 1/2 ton.

 

[driveby]

But that's a win for towing. 7500# towing 10=14K is a decent ratio IMHO. 1500 size with 2500 payload/towing. About the only downside is 5th wheel capability. Short bed, shorter wheelbase = bad 5th wheel use case. Bumper pull is awesome tho. Put a cap and bed slide on and off you go.

 

[rruff]

Yeah, but only kinda a half ton. I owned a 3/4 ton (‘18 Ram 2500 diesel) with a lower payload at 1950lbs vs the anticipated 2600lbs of this 1/2 ton.

GVWR of >10k lbs.

Why is this a 1500? Seems very odd. Looks like they are using that chassis, but it's ~2,000 lbs heavier than the V8 1500.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

For a 1/2 ton...

Not really. Payload and towing specs seem more 2500...3/4 ton

 

[ThundahBeagle]

By the way, is this going to be an SUV like the circa 1980 Ram Charger, or is this another repurposed name, though fitting for an electric or hybrid?

 

[crazysccrmd]

By the way, is this going to be an SUV like the circa 1980 Ram Charger, or is this another repurposed name, though fitting for an electric or hybrid?

It’s a Ram 1500.

 

[NevadaLover]

By the way, is this going to be an SUV like the circa 1980 Ram Charger, or is this another repurposed name, though fitting for an electric or hybrid?

It's a combo of ram and chargeable.

 

[deserteagle56]

7507 pounds is what Ram stated in the last few weeks.

So with a couple people and camping gear, easily over 8,000 lb....better keep it on firm ground.