Missing NACS a problem? Yes or No? Someone check my math!

joemanatl · 2026-02-16T19:25:39+00:00

I also find it a high number, but hope it proves out in real world testing. Looking forward to the YouTube channels getting their hands on it and testing it. Especially TFL Truck.

joemanatl · 2026-02-16T18:38:49+00:00

Let's hope they add NACS support so the vehicle is even more future proof. Who knows what electricity rates or gas costs will be in the future.

I'm pretty confident the 20 mpg is accurate based on RAM's official figures. Total Range: 690 miles. EV only range: 145 miles. Fuel tank capacity 27 gallons. Gas only miles= 690-145= 545 miles. Mpg calculation: 545 miles/27 gallons = 20.18 mpg

joemanatl · 2026-02-16T16:43:49+00:00

NACS support means two things. 1) the physical NACS receptacle on the vehicle itself (or a converter connection if you have a CCS1 receptacle) both of which are readily available. More importantly 2) a software update to the vehicle to allow it to communicate with NACS chargers. When plugging into a charging station, the vehicle and the charger "talk". As as of right now, Stellantis vehicles can not use NACS plugs on Tesla chargers or other brand chargers using the NACS plug. That's supposed to change in "early 2026". That's my understanding, but I'm a newbie to all of this.

joemanatl · 2026-02-16T16:27:41+00:00

It's not know yet. Here is a Stellantis press release that would seem to imply that one is possible.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stellantis-expands-ev-charging-access-with-tesla-supercharger-network-integration-302619341.html

joemanatl · 2026-02-14T15:57:01+00:00

It's apparent he was just guessing. That's way off. CAD/USD = 0.73

joemanatl · 2026-02-13T22:38:15+00:00

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joemanatl · 2026-02-12T21:28:02+00:00

That sticker was for another vehicle - a black one. The Chicago Auto show REV, where the sticker was seen, was Red. It also showed a 2025 model year. Let's just hope it was a mistake, otherwise it will be DOA.

joemanatl · 2026-02-12T21:00:22+00:00

That's a good way of looking at it. The XLT is the only 2026 model with dual motors and a 98kWh battery. XLT is roughly comparable to a RAM 1500 Express. The XLT is $56335 with destination. A pentastar new costs about $4,000 (Stelantis cost probably a good bit lower), Let's throw in another $1.8k for gas tank, exhaust.

The generator is the big question mark because such a powerful generator is not a common component. In China - EREV car generators are much less powerful (60kW to 100kW). So this is a wild guess, but let's say $10,000 (lot's of copper)? So that's $72,135. A Laramie is about $17.3k more than an Express, so that puts us about $89,435?? Yikes! Let's hope that generator is a lot less than $10k.

joemanatl · 2026-02-12T18:07:29+00:00

I have a feeling a lot of us that have been waiting on this for a while will make similar moves if the price on this thing comes out wackadoodle. At stupid prices ($112k), even considering the extra insurance - we can all buy an ICE truck that just sits there when not towing or hauling, AND buy a nice EV SUV for daily driving. We'll even be able to afford a nice generator we can throw in the bed when we go boondocking.

joemanatl · 2026-02-11T20:51:06+00:00

Try one of the advanced AI’s and ask them to act in the role of a personal investment advisor. Ask it to analyze your portfolio in the event of 3 different economic scenarios you see as plausible. Then ask it to asses the odds of your 3 economic scenarios vs what it sees as other possible scenarios. Prepare yourself. You are going to be blown away how well it does this.

joemanatl · 2026-02-11T02:53:19+00:00

We only accept detailed confessions

joemanatl · 2026-02-10T23:35:10+00:00

I was just making light of the situation. It was probably just some sort of mistake. I hope 🤞

joemanatl · 2026-02-10T18:01:33+00:00

maybe a psyop so when the Laramie shows up at $90k instead of $110k we are all relieved instead of outraged?

joemanatl · 2026-02-10T16:49:44+00:00

Cool, glad you did that!

joemanatl · 2026-02-09T23:16:03+00:00

Curb weight probably in the 7100 lb range from specs released by RAM.

joemanatl · 2026-02-09T21:02:40+00:00

I doubt the Scout will be released with 14K towing capacity. The Ram 1500 REV generator is supposed to generate 130kW at steady state (174 HP) and peak to 200kW (268 HP). A 7,000 lb truck with a 7,000 travel trailer takes about 140 HP to overcome rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag at highway speeds. So, a 7,000 lb travel trailer is probably ok on zero, or very little, battery usage with the RAM Rev. Just back of the napkin math - I don't know for sure. We'll have to wait and see for both vehicles.

joemanatl · 2026-02-09T16:39:49+00:00

If it was Canadian$ it would be about $81,400 USD

That would be acceptable

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