Three operational modes enable the driver to select the optimal use of the truck's two power sources at their convenience.
The company has announced its Ramcharger extended-range electric truck. We've always understood that it would feature the company's 3.6-liter V-6 engine connected to a generator, which would power the battery and two electric motors. The automaker has now provided further details, including a clearer explanation of how the gas and electric components work together to deliver a range of 690 miles.
It is always able to provide full power to the driver, even if the battery's state of charge is depleted and the generator is the sole source of electricity. Ideally, it will never come to that. But Ram gives the driver three distinct modes of operation that dictate how the electricity—be it from the battery or the generator—is used. Those modes are: Electric+, E-Save and Eco.
For a fully electric driving experience, select Electric+ mode. Press the button, and the engine will remain inactive until the battery's usable energy is depleted. This should be around 140 miles of typical driving, according to Ram. However, aggressive driving or towing up to 14,000 pounds will significantly reduce this range. Nonetheless, regardless of how aggressively you drive, the engine will remain dormant in Electric+ mode until the battery is drained.
When the engine starts, it powers the motor and the generator, and the battery's reserve supplies additional power to keep the Ram running at full capacity until the 27-gallon fuel tank is empty. Once the tank is refilled, it's back on the road, but the generator won't recharge the battery to its full capacity. To do that, the vehicle needs to be plugged in.
E-Save mode activates the engine at any point. You will not gain any power by turning it on, but the engine will maintain the battery's current level of charge while you are driving. If you start with a full charge and engage E-Save mode, you will remain at that charge level until the engine runs out of fuel. If you turn on E-Save mode at any point when the battery is below 50%, it will gradually bring the battery back up to 50%.
What is the purpose of choosing this mode? Ram views this as a way to guarantee electric-only functionality at certain points during a journey, such as cities where only zero-emission vehicles are permitted. Rather than depleting the battery, you can operate in E-Save mode and conserve some energy for silent running at a later time.
The last mode is Eco. Ram doesn't elaborate on it, except for describing it as the best option for saving power. In Eco mode, power is limited and non-essential features like climate control are reduced, all to conserve energy. Whether Eco mode is necessary to achieve Ram's maximum range of 690 miles is unclear. However, if you're driving on a mild day that's not too hot or cold, Eco mode will help you make the most of your fuel and electricity.
I genuinely believe the Ramcharger is going to be a game-changer in the industry," stated Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis during the Ramcharger media unveiling "It's the reason we wanted to share it with you as soon as possible. This is not just a concept, it's a tangible reality, and it's arriving sooner than you think.
The 2026 Ram Ramcharger EREV is expected to make its debut in the latter half of this year.
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