Due to ongoing testing, DETROITStellantis is postponing the release of its Ram electric pickup trucks from this year until the first half of 2025.
On Tuesday, CEO Carlos Tavares refused to provide information regarding the reasons for the delays or the precise timing of the electric trucks, which comprise an extended-range Ramcharger that has a gas engine and an electric generator, as well as an all-electric REV model.
During an online media event, Tavares stated, “We just have a very big workload and we want to be very prudent in the way we validate the products, so we take our time and make sure that we manage the peak.” We do not wish to hurry. Taking a few extra weeks to thoroughly validate is preferable to rushing and then making quality-related blunders. Right now, that’s what we’re doing.
Before moving on to the new trucks, Tavares stated that work must be finished on the Dodge Charger Daytona and Jeep Wagoneer S EVs, which are anticipated to be released by the end of this year.
The company’s new STLA Frame platform for its larger trucks and Jeep SUVs will be the foundation for Stellanti’s next electric pickups.It is anticipated to be a multi-energy platform that can accommodate electric models with batteries, fuel cells, and range-extended electric propulsion systems, as well as internal combustion engines and hybrids.
According to Stellantis, the Ramcharger extended-range EV can run emissions-free until its battery runs out and an electric onboard generator driven by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with a 27-gallon capacity takes over to power the vehicle.
In addition to the Ramcharger’s anticipated class-leading range of up to 690 miles, the manufacturer reaffirmed plans on Tuesday for the REV to have a 500-mile range on a single charge.
Tavares stated, “We are managing the peak between the products that we have ahead of us.” In the upcoming months, the U.S. market will see a massive product blitz.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to reduce or eliminate many of the Biden administration’s all-electric car financing and goals, so Stellantis’ U.S. EV push is expected to start at a bad moment for the company.
According to a source last week, as part of larger tax reform legislation, Trump’s transition team intends to eliminate the $7,500 consumer tax credit for EV sales. By doing this, Trump would fulfill his campaign pledge to eliminate such subsidies and EV programs.
Tavares, who has both praised and chastised governments over EV legislation, stated that the company will adjust to any changes implemented by the Trump administration.
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