America's Next EV Wave: The Rise of Extended-Range Electric Vehicles

A wave of extended‑range electric vehicles (EREVs) — cars where a gasoline engine only powers a generator to recharge the battery and does not drive the wheels — is poised to hit the U.S. market in 2026–2028. Highlights include the Ram 1500 REV (92 kWh pack, ~145 miles electric, ~690 miles with gas), Scout Motors Terra/Traveler (≈150 miles EV, ≈500 miles total), the Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV, Hyundai/Genesis EREV SUVs (targeting >560 miles combined), and Ford’s F‑150 Lightning EREV (over 700 miles claimed). Other models from Nissan, Kia, Volvo, BMW, Audi and Lotus are mentioned with timing and certainty varying. Pricing and exact specs remain uncertain as automakers push this bridge technology amid a changing market and policy landscape.