The vehicle market is expected to grow significantly in the next five years. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, about 17.14 million vehicles were sold in 2017 by approximately 16,802 franchised U.S. dealers. A new car dealer would focus on new vehicle models in the market, which are expected to be more environmentally friendly than many current gas-fuelled cars. An example of such a car is the Ram ProMaster Van EV. In 2021, Stellantis revealed that it would launch the Ram ProMaster Van EV in 2023. The van will be launched in the North American markets, which account for the largest market for U.S. dealers.
Expected Specifications
The Ram ProMaster Van EV is expected to have two battery packs, making it an ideal model for someone seeing a reliable vehicle from a new car dealer. One of the batteries would have five modules of 79kWh while the other would contain three modules of 47kWh. The small battery guarantees a range of 146 miles, while the larger one offers a range of 230 miles. The modules have a parallel arrangement. This means that a malfunction in one of the batteries would not affect the other.
The Ram ProMaster Van Electric will offer a fully digital, connect5NAV touchscreen with wireless smartphone charging. The new van will have optional features such as TomTom navigation and a backup camera system. The vehicle will have electronic stability control, antilock brakes, Active Driving Assist, and trailer sway control. It will also have the Alexa voice assistant and OTA updates.
The vehicle has a design almost similar to the ICE 2023 ProMaster, a major target for any new car dealer. The only notable difference is the frame on the grille's lower section. The van has the Super High Roof version. It also has LED fog lamps, LED headlamps, and steel wheels. The housing of the fog lamp has a chrome garnish. It is expected to have doors that would make it storing cargo and delivery goods a breeze.
Testing Underway
In 2021, the Ram ProMaster Van EV was spotted being tested in Europe. This was after the images of its initial testing phase surfaced on the internet in late 2021. The car was parked next to a Fiat e-Ducato, a vehicle that uses similar technology to the Ram ProMaster Van EV.
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