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How bout keeping potential customers informed stellantis sucks at relaying info pathetic
I think this is the main gripe we all have. The Ramcharger was announce end of 2023 and obviously got a lot more attention and hype than the EV version by those of us observing and interested in electrification, but maybe not yet on board with full EVs when we might want to tow cross country. So many of us did the deposit and Insider+ stuff, but then it's been this slow turn each year away from giving those products attention. And on some level I get doing that with the EV with what has transpired on that side of the market...but what is now the REV is, is what the market actually needs to transition to BEVs...cars that we can use as BEVs 90% of the time in our daily use...but then when we leave town not bother with that approach to road tripping at all.

Yet here we are in 2026 with promises this thing is finally less than a year away and zero hype...zero efforts to give Insider+ sorts early access to check these trucks out. It just make us feel like they are hesitant to even release it if they won't do anything to further our excitement so we talk about it more and get other interested. They cancelled the BEV already and the behavior gives the impression they aren't sure about following through with the EREV either. Even if it doesn't launch until almost 2027 we should be getting more attention on it and ability to go see how it's coming along soon as was effectively promised by this Insider+ stuff we paid for. And really my impression is from what has been said that it's maybe earlier in the 2nd half that this truck or the Grand Wagoneer derivative could start production. So it seems more could be getting said and more prototypes could be getting sent around to Autoshow's that have already happened. The subdued showing of this just suggests hesitance to even follow through on the launch this year.
 
We value your insights and requests for updates, @jasaero and @BriUSMC!

Our team has made efforts to request and ask the greater Ram brand for any news once available. At this time, we do not have new information or specifics but are working to share as much as we can as soon as we can. Your patience, enthusiasm, and consistent interest do not go unnoticed!

Hannah
Ram Cares
 
We value your insights and requests for updates, @jasaero and @BriUSMC!

Our team has made efforts to request and ask the greater Ram brand for any news once available. At this time, we do not have new information or specifics but are working to share as much as we can as soon as we can. Your patience, enthusiasm, and consistent interest do not go unnoticed!

Hannah
Ram Cares
I don't think we are only asking for broader public releases only. We are supposedly part of this Insider+ thing that wouldn't require a broader public release and could just be events or information for us that depending on how hyped we actually are as a community either comes out organically through our excitement or sorta just keeps us happy...haha. So, basically they don't even have to hype it themselves...just do more with keeping us insider+ sorts informed and see if it leads to hype or not and I guess if it leads to more hype than they want...that's just reason to get busy and get them on the roads and maybe information to help better understand how they can price it since they aren't even talking about that yet, but also something that could be a more informed decision if they were talking to us insider+ sorts more since we are the ones intended to buy first.
 
I don't think we are only asking for broader public releases only. We are supposedly part of this Insider+ thing that wouldn't require a broader public release and could just be events or information for us that depending on how hyped we actually are as a community either comes out organically through our excitement or sorta just keeps us happy...haha. So, basically they don't even have to hype it themselves...just do more with keeping us insider+ sorts informed and see if it leads to hype or not and I guess if it leads to more hype than they want...that's just reason to get busy and get them on the roads and maybe information to help better understand how they can price it since they aren't even talking about that yet, but also something that could be a more informed decision if they were talking to us insider+ sorts more since we are the ones intended to buy first.
To add to jasaero's statement. The video interview releases were something, but also seemed to be WAY too much effort and expense. The teasing I would be looking for is simple emails that indicated production, testing, strategy thoughts, or any other indication of progress toward release. Heck, even tiny teasing videos of a tester driving the truck, not even with any sound or explanations. Or still pictures of a tiny part of the production line, staging area, or even a supplier warehouse of boxed parts for it. Knowing the proprietary nature of the vehicle manufacturer ecosystems, there would need to be care with what is in the release, but treating it as a classified thing means just being careful with the taking of the picture and blurring the things that are too sensitive. There is a lot that can be done cheaply and quickly, and have a huge marketing return on investment. Unless Ram doesn't want anyone to know there is a slight electrification thing going on, or they are planning to cancel it???

BTW, all of these replies to your original post, that might be a little annoying, are because your step into the light is the most positive significant thing to come out of Stellantis on the EREV topic in quite awhile. Your engagement with our pent up frustrations is very much appreciated.
 
To add to jasaero's statement. The video interview releases were something, but also seemed to be WAY too much effort and expense. The teasing I would be looking for is simple emails that indicated production, testing, strategy thoughts, or any other indication of progress toward release. Heck, even tiny teasing videos of a tester driving the truck, not even with any sound or explanations. Or still pictures of a tiny part of the production line, staging area, or even a supplier warehouse of boxed parts for it. Knowing the proprietary nature of the vehicle manufacturer ecosystems, there would need to be care with what is in the release, but treating it as a classified thing means just being careful with the taking of the picture and blurring the things that are too sensitive. There is a lot that can be done cheaply and quickly, and have a huge marketing return on investment. Unless Ram doesn't want anyone to know there is a slight electrification thing going on, or they are planning to cancel it???

BTW, all of these replies to your original post, that might be a little annoying, are because your step into the light is the most positive significant thing to come out of Stellantis on the EREV topic in quite awhile. Your engagement with our pent up frustrations is very much appreciated.
Totally agree we don't need anything fancy or high production cost...just some tidbit that hint how close we are getting and then offers of stuff like ride and drive events before stuff like ordering is possible. It seems like some of the value of something like this isn't just for us, but also for RAM as they need to decide how to price these and what we think we'd be willing to pay with how the product has turned out closer to when it's ready. For example I am sure they make the most Tungsten and would prefer early builds to be mostly those...but hard to say how many of us Insider+ sorts are willing to pony up right away doing it that way. Or what sorta premium we have to pay vs the standard trucks at some Trim level...but I am guessing we are all willing to pay a decent premium and some are willing to go so far as to just go with a Platinum if it's the only way to get in early. But this is all an unknown until they start actually engaging us in ways they have yet too.

I also 2nd that the only reason this thread is getting attention/replies is because some line of comms with Ram is a huge positive. I have also called the Insider+ line and asked lots of questions and get this same response that they have not real new information or much they can offer, but I guess it is nice they still have someone to take calls. Just seems that job would be way more positive if they had more to share or something they can offer of some sorts when folks do call.
 
Noted, @jasaero and @Trailertower! Our team is in communication with Ram but do not have access to specific internal information. Sharing your opinions and thoughts are valuable so we can relay your comments and work to provide you with more tidbits and insider info down the line. We can share what enthusiasts are excited to hear and learn. At this time, I can't provide exact estimates as to when that will be, but our team is working to loop in as many relevant parties as possible. Also, in no way do I find your responses annoying!

Hannah
Ram Cares
 
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