Revolutionizing the Pickup Segment: The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept Unveiled at CES 2023
January 06 2023,
The Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept, unveiled at CES 2023, is a revolutionary step for the industry's leading truck brand. This concept has been designed to redefine the pickup segment and demonstrates Ram's commitment to electric vehicle leadership. It is equipped with advanced technology, such as leading-edge technology, a fully connected customer experience, and advanced mobility features to provide an unparalleled experience for drivers and passengers alike. By providing seamless connectivity, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept is set to revolutionize the way we interact with our vehicles.
The all-new Ram 1500 BEV Concept reflects the future of trucks, providing a stunning and ultra-modern exterior design with features like animated “R-A-M” badging, full LED “tuning fork” headlight design and saloon-style opening doors that emphasize the occupant space without sacrificing flexibility. Inside, occupants have room to configure a workspace with a removable center console and fold-flat surface - plus, an industry-first feature of third-row jump seats is made possible with the powered mid-gate.
The new Ram 1500 BEV Revolution Concept is an impressive feat of engineering, pushing the boundaries of what qualifies as a full-size electric vehicle. It features a body-on-frame architecture with a battery pack that has been efficiently integrated, along with full underbody aero panels and an active diffuser. All-wheel drive capability comes courtesy of two electric drive modules (EDMs) while adding up to 160 kilometres range in 10 minutes can be achieved through 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW.
“The Ram Revolution represents several important things to the Ram brand,” said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “Of course, it’s our new Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept that serves as a roadmap to our electrified future. Yet Ram Revolution is also our philosophy as we redefine the pickup segment, with a steady drumbeat of announcements and initiatives as we embark on our electrified journey.”
The Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept is a remarkable achievement that demonstrates the brand's commitment to electric vehicle leadership. The efficient battery pack integration, along with full underbody aero panels and 800-volt DC fast charging capability, makes it one of the most impressive feats of engineering in its class. It will be exciting to see how these features are implemented into future models as we continue on toward electrification in the automotive sector.