The all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup will not launch by the end of 2024 as expected. Ram’s first electric pickup is being delayed as Stellantis works to manage the “significant” workload ahead of it.
Ram’s first electric pickup will now launch in 2025
After unveiling the Ram 1500 REV (Revolution Battery-electric vehicle) concept at CES 2023, Ram’s electric pickup stole the show.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares claimed Ram’s EV pickup would “outperform all competitors” in the areas that matter most, including range, payload, towing, and charging times.
Although Stellantis planned to launch the Ram 1500 REV by the end of the year, that will no longer be the case.
After launching its new STLA Frame platform on Tuesday, Tavares confirmed that Ram’s first electric pickup will be delayed until the first half of 2025.
Tavares told reports on a call (via Bloomberg), “We are just facing a very significant amount of workload,” and the company wants to be “prudent” in the validation process. “So we take our time,” Tavares added.
Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck (Source: Stellantis)
According to Stellantis’ head chief, the company is “managing the peak between the products that we have ahead of us.”
The peak will include several highly anticipated EV launches, such as the electric Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S, and Ram 1500 REV.
Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck (Source: Stellantis)
Tavares boasted the new STLA Frame platform, designed for upcoming Ram and Jeep EVs. The platform delivers up to 500 miles of range. For range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), like the upcoming Ram truck, it provides up to 690 miles of range.
Powered by a 168 kWh battery pack, the Ram 1500 REV is expected to have a range of over 350 miles. It will also have a maximum towing capacity of up to 14,000 lbs and a 2,700 lb max payload.
Electrek’s Take
Stellantis, like most automakers, are bracing for the impacts of President-Elect Donald Trump taking office.
Trump has already vowed to loosen fuel economy regulations that prompted many companies to invest in US manufacturing. According to Reuters, His transition team is also reportedly preparing to kill off the federal EV tax credit.
Stellantis is already struggling to keep pace in the US, with sales slipping 17% through the first nine months of 2024.
The automaker still only has one fully electric passenger vehicle, the Fiat 500e, rolling out in the US. That will change next year when the first Jeep, Dodge, and Ram electric models hit the market.
Meanwhile, other automakers like Hyundai and Kia are gaining market share with several long-range, fast-charging electric models already available.
Tavares claimed US buyers may not be ready for EVs, saying the company will pay fines or buy regulatory credits if needed.
“It depends on if there are enough customers to buy the ZEV vehicles — if there are, we are just fine, we’ll be where we expected to be,” Tavares told reporters. He added, “Not to say we expect to have a very strong demand, because we see the market is not reacting very fast.”
Stellantis will need to get its electric models into customers’ hands before it decides there is insufficient demand. Delaying Ram’s first electric pickup will only put it further behind rivals like the Tesla Cybertruck, Chevy Silverado, and Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Following the LEAF, the new all-electric Nissan Juke is next in line to receive a glow-up. The Juke EV was spotted for the first time rocking a new look ahead of its debut.
First look at the new electric Nissan Juke
Let’s be honest, the Juke wasn’t exactly what you’d call a head-turner. At least not for the right reasons. Nissan pulled the Juke from its North American lineup after the 2017 model year, replacing it with the Kicks.
The Juke is still Nissan’s second-best-selling vehicle in Europe, behind the Qashqai. As part of its up to £3 billion ($3.9 billion) investment to upgrade its Sunderland, UK plant, Nissan revealed plans to launch three new EVs: the LEAF, Qashqai, and Juke.
After launching the new, third-gen LEAF, Nissan plans to introduce the electric Juke in 2026 and Qashqai EV in 2027.
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With its official debut coming up, the electric Nissan Juke was spotted for the first time out in public. Although it’s camouflaged, you can already see that it’s shaping up to be a big improvement over the outgoing Juke.
Nissan Juke and Qashqai (Source: Nissan)
The images from Motor.es (you can view them below), reveal the EV version still has a profile similar to the current Juke, but the front and rear ends appear to be closer in style to the new LEAF. The grille is now closed off, and the front features Nissan’s new V-Motion front fascia. Meanwhile, the rear gains a new light bar connecting the taillights.
We also got a sneak peek at the interior, revealing dual central infotainment and driver-cluster screens. Like the LEAF, 12.3″ screens will likely come standard with 14.3″ screens available on higher trims.
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Nissan has yet to reveal final specs or prices, but the electric Juke is expected to be based on the same CMF-EV platform as the new LEAF. The new Nissan LEAF is available in the UK with two battery options: 52 kWh and 75 kWh, offering WTLP ranges of 271 miles and 386 miles, respectively.
Although the electric Juke is set to arrive next year, an Automotive News report in August claimed Nissan may continue offering the gas version due to slower-than-expected EV demand.
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Save up to $600 in early Black Friday savings on Velotric e-bikes starting from $1,099
Velotric has launched its early Black Friday Sale with up to $600 in e-bike savings in the form of price cuts and FREE bundled gear. Among the lineup, we’re seeing a rare price cut on Velotric’s Discover 2 Step-Thru Commuter e-bike to $1,899 shipped, which is also getting $120 in FREE gear. In 2025, the MSRP on this newer model increased from $1,899 to $1,999 from tariff hikes, with the largest discount we saw in 2024 being a one-time drop of $200, while we’ve only seen one previous cut to $1,899 that happened back in August. Today’s deal is bringing back that same second-best rate, giving you $100 off the tag while also providing you with a $120 FREE suspension seat post. Head below to check out Velotric’s full early Black Friday lineup.
The second-generation of Velotric’s flagship Discover 1 Plus model (which has been sold out since the Prime Sale last month), the Discover 2 commuter e-bike is a more advanced solution that still retains a reasonable price despite its notable upgrades. Things start at the newer 750W 75Nm rear hub motor (peaking to 1,100W) alongside a 705.6Wh battery to reach up to 20/28 MPH top speeds (depending on your state’s laws) and provide pedal-assistance support for up to 75 miles on a full charge. One big improvement here is the SensorSwap tech that lets you switch between a cadence or torque sensor as you need them, with the PAS boasting three modes that each have five levels.
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There’s plenty more to love about this model, with additional features including Apple Find My integration, hydraulic disc brakes, Kenda puncture-resistant tires, an auto-on integrated LED headlight, a rear cargo rack with an integrated taillight (complete with turn signaling, as well as brake, flashing, and steady lighting), an 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur, a 3.5-inch full-color display with a USB-C port, and more.
Velotric’s early Black Friday deals on new e-bikes:
Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus e-bike gets $600 Black Friday discount to a new $999 low (Reg. $1,599)
As part of Rad Power’s ongoing Black Friday Sale that will only last as long as supplies hold out, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike at $999 shipped. You’d be paying a full price of $1,599 outside of sales, with the discounts we’ve seen this year having taken things down between $1,399 and $1,299, with some rare cuts as low as $1,199. Now, with these early Black Friday savings, we’re seeing it go lower than ever with a $600 markdown that lands $200 under the former low for the best new price that we have tracked.
For four days, get Heybike’s ALPHA all-terrain mid-drive e-bike with $266 in FREE gear at a new $1,299 low
As part of Heybike’s ongoing early Black Friday Sale, and running alongside the short-term Ranger S $999 annual low, there is also a 4-day flash sale on the ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike at $1,299 shipped with it also getting $266 in FREE gear. It carries a $1,699 MSRP, but over the year, we’ve regularly seen it drop to $1,599 and $1,499, with a flash sale that took things to $1,399 last month for the first time. Now, during this 4-day window, you can score a larger-than-ever $400 markdown that drops things to a new all-time low price. On top of this price cut, you’re also getting a steel cable lock, helmet, a waterproof backpack, a large cargo basket, and a gift pack.
Heybike’s 4-day early Black Friday flash sale cuts $500 off Ranger S folding e-bikes to $999 and $1,199 annual lows
As part of Heybike’s early Black Friday Sale, the brand is giving folks a 4-day flash sale on two models, with a surprise price cut on the Ranger S 750W Folding Fat-Tire e-bike to $999 shipped that also comes with a FREE Black Friday gift pack, or you could go with the upgraded 1,000W variant at $1,199 shipped and get the same gift pack. These two models would normally run you $1,499 and $1,699 at full price, which discounts have almost exclusively dropped as low as $1,099 and $1,299 over the year, if not at higher rates. While we have seen the price go as low as $899 and $1,099 in the past, those rates haven’t been seen since last year, making the $500 markdowns here the best prices we’ve tracked in 2025.
Lectric XP4 Standard Folding Utility e-bikes with $326 bundle: $999 (Reg. $1,325)
Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $449 bundles: $999 (Reg. $1,448)
Heybike Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike (new low): $899 (Reg. $1,413)
Best new Green Deals landing this week
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.