The arrival of Stellantis' first extended-range electric vehicles from the Jeep and Ram brands has been delayed again, postponing the launch of the Ram 1500 with an extended-range powertrain until around April 2027, while production of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer with this system will not begin before November of the same year, according to a report carried by Automotive News.
Extended-range electric vehicles use an internal-combustion engine that does not drive the wheels directly, but instead powers a generator to recharge the battery when its energy level drops. This arrangement gives the vehicle an electric battery and drive system, while using fuel to extend the overall range.
Successive Delays for Stellantis' Electric Program
Jeep had said that the 2026 Grand Wagoneer would be the first extended-range electric vehicle launched in the United States, with its market arrival scheduled for next year. But its production start date, previously scheduled for sometime in 2026, has been delayed by an additional six months, according to the report, putting the vehicle on production lines in November 2027.
Ram, meanwhile, has promised an electric truck for years. After multiple delays to the fully electric Ram 1500 REV, Stellantis announced last year that it was canceling that program in its previous form. The company's CEO, Antonio Filosa, then spoke of a more comprehensive product range for the Ram brand, including its first extended-range electric truck, initially known as the Ramcharger. It was expected to arrive before the end of 2026, but the new date is now approximately April 2027.
Extended-Range Grand Wagoneer Specifications
The Grand Wagoneer comes with a system that includes a 92-kilowatt-hour battery and a 3.6-liter V6 engine that powers a 130-kilowatt generator. According to Stellantis, the system provides a total range of up to 500 miles when the full charge and full fuel tank are taken into account.
Jeep says the vehicle delivers an estimated 647 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque, with acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour in five seconds. These figures apply to the Grand Wagoneer, while the source does not provide comparable specifications for the Ram truck or specify a more precise final date than April 2027.
What Changes in Practice?
The delay does not change the announced system specifications, but it postpones Stellantis' entry into a U.S. market where other companies are moving toward offering extended-range electric vehicles. The source states that Hyundai, Genesis, Ford, and Volkswagen Group's Scout brand, along with other companies, plan to launch vehicles using this technology in the coming years.
Hyundai plans to launch the Santa Fe EREV in the first half of 2027, with the vehicle to be built at the company's Alabama plant and sold in the United States. Based on these dates, Electrek believes that the delay affecting the Jeep and Ram models could increase Stellantis' lag behind competitors in the U.S. market. The source does not explain the reasons for the new delay or whether the announced dates are final.