RAM cancels REV long range model

[Pioneer74]

The long-range variant of the Ram 1500 REV, which was set to include a massive 229 kWh battery pack designed to achieve an impressive range of up to 500 miles on a single charge, has reportedly been shelved. This version aimed to provide best-in-class mileage, making it a standout option in the expanding market for full-sized electric trucks.

https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-...l-canceled-as-ramcharger-takes-the-spotlight/

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[TaxmanHog]

Smart decision, let the hybrid take on the challenges of high load and long distances, leaving the L model for mall crawling, local lumber yard and grocery getting.

 

[F150ROD]

Damn

 

[Grumpy2]

Easier to keep the price within more folk's pocketbook and the sales volume reasonable.

 

[Firn]

I never really understood the goals Ram was going for here. If you have a hybrid you don't need massive battery range, that's the point of the hybrid. 100 miles or so is all you need on the battery, that will cover 95% of most of the drives people make.

Frankly, this sounds like a good move

 

[Altivec]

I never really understood the goals Ram was going for here. If you have a hybrid you don't need massive battery range, that's the point of the hybrid. 100 miles or so is all you need on the battery, that will cover 95% of most of the drives people make.

Frankly, this sounds like a good move

Exactly. I own a plug in hybrid car. If you have that size of battery, the engine will never be used which is bad for the engine and fuel. You are also carrying the extra weight of that engine and fuel all the time.

I am not even a big supporter of plug-in hybrids either. I got one because I wanted an EV but was too scared of range anxiety and thought it would be the best of both worlds. I ended up using it as EV almost all the time, which caused the issues I mentioned above. Now that its getting older, problems are arising due to the complexity of having both systems, one hardly used with dried up seals, and the other one with a battery that went through a lot of cycles because its small. Double the problems, double the expenses, and few that will work on them. I always recommend choosing either EV or gas.

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