The 2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger — Why a Range-Extended Truck Makes Sense for Northern BC
The conversation about electric trucks in Northern BC has always ended the same way: the range does not work, the charging is not there, and the distances are too far. The 2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger does not argue with any of that. Instead, it solves the problem by carrying its own generator. The result is a truck that drives on electric power, tows like a diesel, and covers 690 miles without stopping. For truck owners in Smithers, Terrace, Burns Lake, Prince George, and everywhere in between, this is the electric truck that was designed for places like ours.
How It Works: Electric Drive, Gas Generator
The Ramcharger uses a 92-kilowatt-hour battery pack with electric motors at both axles for a combined 663 horsepower and over 615 lb-ft of torque. The truck always drives on electric power. A 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine sits under the hood, but it never turns the wheels. It functions purely as a generator, charging the battery as needed. You get 145 miles of pure electric range, enough for a full day of driving around Smithers, Telkwa, and the Bulkley Valley without burning a drop of fuel. When the battery runs low, the generator takes over seamlessly, extending total range to 690 miles. That is Smithers to Vancouver and halfway back without stopping for fuel.
14,000 Pounds of Towing in Any Terrain
The Ramcharger tows up to 14,000 pounds with a Class 5 hitch and carries a maximum payload of 2,625 pounds. Both figures lead the electrified truck segment by a wide margin. The electric motors deliver instant torque from a standstill, which means smoother, more controlled pulling when you are starting a loaded trailer on a hill between Hazelton and New Hazelton or navigating a steep boat launch at Babine Lake. For the forestry, mining, and ranching operations around Houston, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, and Granisle that need serious towing capacity, the Ramcharger matches or exceeds what a traditional gas V8 half-ton delivers.
No Charging Infrastructure Required
This is the detail that makes the Ramcharger different from every other electric truck on the market. You never have to plug it in. The onboard generator keeps the battery charged from a standard fuel tank that you fill at any gas station in Kitimat, Prince Rupert, or Burns Lake. But if you do have access to a plug, the truck supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging. Charge overnight at home and your daily commute costs pennies. The Ramcharger also offers bi-directional charging, meaning it can power your tools on a remote job site, charge another EV, or supply backup electricity to your home during an outage. In a region where power interruptions happen and remote job sites are the norm, that is a genuine work tool, not a marketing gimmick.
Built for the Highway 16 Corridor and Beyond
The Ramcharger carries RAM’s best technology. A 14.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen, a front passenger interactive display, Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, available RamBox storage, and a power tailgate are all on the table. For the long highway stretches between Prince George and Prince Rupert, the semi-autonomous driving features reduce fatigue significantly. And the electric drivetrain provides a quieter, smoother ride than any gas or diesel truck on the market, which you notice most on the hours-long drives that define life in Northern BC.
Talk to Frontier About the Ramcharger
If the idea of an electric truck that does not ask you to change anything about how you use a truck sounds appealing, contact Frontier Chrysler Jeep Ram in Smithers to learn more about availability and ordering. We serve truck buyers across Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince George, Burns Lake, Houston, Prince Rupert, Vanderhoof, Hazelton, and all of Northern BC.