The New York International Auto Show is a perennial favorite for anyone interested in looking at the cutting edge of the automotive industry and their new models, and two electric vehicles being unveiled at this year’s show got attention for their sheer size.
The Ram 1500 Rev is one giant battery with four wheels. It has screens and the ability to power other machinery and put electricity back into the grid. The large truck design mirrors other 1500s and has an energy unit twice the size of any Tesla. Ford has said it has a range of 500 miles, but that’s a pretty optimistic estimate.
For Kia, meanwhile, their EV9 is a hulking crossover. It has room for an “extended family” inside. While not super tall, it looks to be one of the ideal vehicles for energy-savvy parents who need to move a lot of people or cargo around all the time. It has a more solid estimate of 300 miles for its range. Its battery is also more standard, but it’s pretty large in its own right and will have no trouble giving the power needed to move.
Showcase events are super important to notice trends and this year, it’s go big or go home for companies looking to maximize the power of electric cars. Far from the model that is a sleek and small “smart car” that inhabits our popular imagination, these vehicles are trying to prove that electricity has enough horsepower for the biggest things on the road.
