A big Ram with a gas generator: Stellantis takes aim at the Tahoe with a new full-size SUV

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Stellantis is preparing a new large SUV for North America. At Investor Day 2026, the company confirmed plans to bring a full-size off-roader with an onboard range extender to market. According to U.S. media, the model could carry the Ramcharger name and become a direct rival to the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia.

The standout feature of the future vehicle is a range-extender (EREV) powertrain. In that setup, electric motors drive the wheels while a gasoline engine works as a generator and stretches the driving range. This is meant to address the biggest fear of big electrified SUV buyers — that a heavy vehicle loaded with family, luggage and a trailer will quickly run out of power.

Stellantis has not yet officially revealed the name, design, price or exact specifications. What is known is that as part of its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy, the group wants to sharply expand its North American market coverage — from around 60% today to more than 90% by 2030. For Ram, that means not just new pickups, including the Dakota and Rampage, but also a broader lineup beyond traditional full-size trucks.

The logic is straightforward. The body-on-frame full-size SUV segment in the U.S. remains highly profitable, and General Motors holds a strong position with the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade. At Stellantis, a similar role is currently played by the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, but a dedicated Ram model could give the group a more utilitarian, «truck-flavored» answer to the Tahoe — and, for the first time, bring together a complete on-road lineup of range-extender models under one brand.