Electric pickup trucks are the next big thing for the automotive industry. Models such as the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV Pickup aim to climb to the top of the EV truck mountain. However, an electric truck late to the party might steal their thunder: the Ram 1500 EV. See why the Ram 1500 EV could be the best electric pickup truck.

Ram claims that the Ram 1500 will be able to tow more than other EV trucks

Why could the Ram 1500 EV be the best electric pickup truck? One of the most important factors when buying a pickup truck is towing capacity. Whether it’s a boat, a work trailer, or a camping trailer, many pickup truck shoppers want a truck that can tow a heavy load.

While Ram didn’t release the towing capacity of the Ram 1500 EV, the automaker claims that it will be able to tow more than its EV pickup truck competitors, as detailed by Car and Driver. The Ford F-150 Lightning has a towing capacity of 10,000 pounds, while the Rivian R1T can tow up to 11,000 pounds. You can expect the Ram 1500 EV to be able to tow more than that.

Ram 1500 EV: High driving range

Another reason why the Ram 1500 EV could be the best electric pickup truck is its high driving range. The driving range is a critical factor for any electric vehicle. You want to ensure that you have enough battery power to drive back home or to a charging station. 

On this front, the Ram 1500 EV delivers. Ram stated that the Ram 1500 EV will have a driving range of up to 500 miles. In comparison, the Ford F-150 Lighting has a driving range of up to 300 miles, while the Rivian R1T has a driving range of 314 miles. Also, with its DC fast-charging capabilities, the Ram 1500 EV can charge a rate of 150 kWh.

Later release date might be an advantage for the Ram 1500 EV

The later release date of the Ram 1500 EV could also enable it to become the best electric pickup truck. Many electric trucks will be released before the Ram 1500 EV. Customers have already started taking deliveries of the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Soon, Ford will start deliveries of the F-150 Lightning. However, the release date of the Ram 1500 EV likely won’t be until 2023.

Some analysts believe that the later release date of the Ram 1500 EV will result in it losing market share to other electric pickup trucks. However, the later release date might actually be an advantage for the Ram 1500 EV. 

The technology for EV trucks is a new frontier. Like any new technology, the technologies in electric trucks might be prone to problems. By releasing the Ram 1500 EV relatively late, Ram can learn from any missteps from other EV trucks. The automaker can evaluate other electric trucks — and determine what works and doesn’t work. Ram can also see what features are the most popular with customers. From there, the automaker can modify the design of the Ram 1500 EV to give it a greater advantage over other electric trucks.

How much does the Ram 1500 EV cost?

Ram didn’t yet release the price information of the Ram 1500 EV. However, the Ram 1500 EV will likely cost about the same as the Ford F-150 Lightning, which has a starting price of $39,974. In comparison, the starting prices are $67,500 for the Rivian R1T and $79,995 for the GMC Hummer EV Pickup. 

Will the Ram 1500 EV be the best electric pickup truck? Only time will tell, but based on what we know, the future looks very promising for the Ram 1500 EV.