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Stellantis Shelves All-Electric Ram 1500 Amid EV Demand Drop

9/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

Stellantis has canceled the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup due to low demand for full-size EV trucks in North America.
The Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) will be renamed from Ramcharger to Ram 1500 REV, featuring a V6 engine as a generator for a total range of up to 690 miles.
The all-electric Ram 1500, initially set for a 2024 launch, is now shelved indefinitely.
Stellantis is shifting focus to hybrids and gas-powered vehicles amid declining EV sales and changing federal policies.
New CEO Antonio Filosa is reassessing product strategies to restore profitability.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 aimed to reduce oil dependence by promoting fuel-efficient vehicles. In response to shifting consumer preferences, Stellantis has pivoted from its planned all-electric Ram 1500 to hybrids and gas-powered models, reflecting broader challenges in the electric vehicle market, where sales have notably declined in recent years.

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Story summary

Stellantis has canceled the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup due to low demand for full-size EV trucks in North America.
The Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) will be renamed from Ramcharger to Ram 1500 REV, featuring a V6 engine as a generator for a total range of up to 690 miles.
The all-electric Ram 1500, initially set for a 2024 launch, is now shelved indefinitely.
Stellantis is shifting focus to hybrids and gas-powered vehicles amid declining EV sales and changing federal policies.
New CEO Antonio Filosa is reassessing product strategies to restore profitability.

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