Automotive
Stellantis faces delays for Jeep and Ram extended-range electric vehicles
Supplier sources indicate powertrain issues have postponed production for the Ram 1500 REV and Jeep Grand Wagoneer extended-range models into 2027.
The short version
- Production for Stellantis's upcoming extended-range electric pickup and SUV has reportedly been delayed by several months.
- The Ram 1500 REV is now expected to arrive around April 2027, while the Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV production has shifted to November.
- Supplier executives attributed the postponed rollouts to efforts ensuring a smooth launch of the shared series plug-in hybrid powertrain.
- Spokespeople for Jeep and Ram maintained that their respective launch plans remain on schedule.
Key facts
- Production of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer extended-range electric vehicle has been postponed by six months, moving its planned start to November.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- The Ram 1500 REV extended-range electric pickup is now scheduled to debut around mid-April 2027 following multiple prior timeline revisions.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- Both vehicles share a series plug-in hybrid system featuring a 3.6-liter V6 engine acting as an onboard generator to recharge the battery pack rather than directly turning the wheels.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- Two supplier executives reported to Automotive News that the delay aims to resolve powertrain issues and ensure a smooth system rollout.[Car and Driver]
- Stellantis previously cancelled its plans for a fully electric Ram 1500 REV pickup to focus on extended-range options.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- Brand representatives offered statements conflicting with the reported delays, with a Jeep representative stating plans remain on track for this year while Ram confirmed a 2027 target.[Car and Driver]
- Reporting differs on whether the revised November launch for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer falls in 2026 or 2027.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
Sources
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