Ram Trucks Boss Reveals 1500 EV's Best-Kept Secret

Ram has madesome bold claimsabout its upcoming 1500 EV. Due in 2024, it will go up against the Ford F-150 Lightning andChevrolet Silverado EV; theChevy looked the partat the ongoing Chicago Auto Show when we saw it this week. Ram says its electric truck won't be compromised in terms of durability and capability despite the lack of a conventional powertrain. And, by launching a little later than its main competitors, theRam 1500 EVmay have the advantage of coming to the market as aneven better product. This week, Ram revealed an important version of the upcoming EV with a key feature that could give it a major edge over Ford and Chevy.

Speaking toEV Pulse, Mike Koval Jr., CEO of Ram Trucks, not only said that the 1500 EV will "push past" its rivals, but that it would come with a "class-shattering" range-extender version. It's this variant that could be the most significant difference between the Ram truck and its rivals, theoretically giving it a far superior range.

一个n electric vehicle with a range extender typically has a gas- or diesel-powered engine which acts as a generator to charge the battery. These aren't common, but BMW did offer the option with its quirky i3 hatchback when that car was still on sale. Koval didn't delve into any specifics, but it should make the electric truck a lot more capable.