The 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline engine is mated to a 130 kW (170 hp) generator which recharges the battery and extends the truck's range, but has no direct linkage to the wheels.
[3] When additional power or traction is not needed, the front motor automatically disconnects from the wheels to improve efficiency.
[5] Trucks will be equipped with a CCS connector for DC fast charging, enabling 50 miles (80 km) of all-electric range to be added in approximately 10 minutes.
[6] It also expects the truck to produce up to 663 horsepower (494 kW) and 615 pound-feet (834 N⋅m) of torque, a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, a towing capacity of up to 14,000 pounds (6,400 kg), and a payload capacity of up to 2,625 pounds (1,191 kg).
[3][7] Unlike the regular Ram 1500 that uses standard rear coil springs, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger features an air suspension in the rear as standard equipment.