DETROIT, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Stellantis ( STLA ) is axing its Ram

1500 electric pickup, citing slow demand for full-size EV

trucks, the company said Friday.

"As demand for full-size battery electric trucks slows in

North America, Stellantis ( STLA ) is reassessing its product

strategy and will discontinue development of a full-size BEV

pickup," a company spokesperson said.

Automakers across the United States have downsized their EV

plans over the last year, a trend that will likely accelerate

with the evaporation of federal support for battery-powered

models. Full-size electric pickups have become a particularly

difficult segment for automakers, as sales of vehicles like the

Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Tesla

Cybertruck have been slower-than-expected.

Pickup truck drivers have clung to their gasoline-engine models

because of concerns about towing or range in electric models.

The Stellantis ( STLA ) pickup was delayed last year by former CEO Carlos

Tavares, who said the automaker needed more time to ensure the

product met its quality standards. The French-Italian-American

automaker appointed a new CEO, Antonio Filosa, in May.

Stellantis ( STLA ) said it will also rename its extended-range

electric pickup, formerly called the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, to the

Ram 1500 REV.