Compare the2026 Chevrolet Express CargoVS 2025 Ram ProMaster EV

The Express Cargo’s optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane. The ProMaster EV doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

Both the Express Cargo and the ProMaster EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

The Express Cargo’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the ProMaster EV’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 20 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Ram dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Express Cargo’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ram vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 40 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ram is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ram vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ram is rated below average.

The Express Cargo’s standard 4.3 V6 produces 8 more horsepower (276 vs. 268) than the ProMaster EV’s electric motor. The Express Cargo’s optional 6.6 V8 produces 133 more horsepower (401 vs. 268) and 162 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 302) than the ProMaster EV’s electric motor.

For better stopping power the Express Cargo’s brake rotors are larger than those on the ProMaster EV:

The Express Cargo’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the ProMaster EV are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Express Cargo has larger tires than the ProMaster EV (245/75R16 vs. 225/75R16).

The Chevrolet Express Cargo’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ram ProMaster EV only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Express Cargo has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your work or a trip. A full size spare costs extra on the ProMaster EV. Without the option you must depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Chevrolet Express Cargo may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 350 pounds less than the Ram ProMaster EV.

The Express Cargo 2500 135” WB is 1 foot shorter than the ProMaster EV, making the Express Cargo easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Express Cargo is 17.8 inches shorter in height than the ProMaster EV, making the Express Cargo much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The Express Cargo offers optional seating for 5 passengers; the ProMaster EV can only carry up to 3.

The Express Cargo’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the ProMaster EV’s (7100 vs. 6410 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Ram ProMaster EV is only 6410 pounds. The Express Cargo 2500 135” WB offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Express Cargo 3500 155” WB has a much higher standard payload capacity than the ProMaster EV (4060 vs. 3020 lbs.).

The Express Cargo 3500 135” WB has a much higher optional payload capacity than the ProMaster EV (4280 vs. 3020 lbs.).

The Express Cargo offers an optional under hood light to help in making nighttime maintenance checks, adding fluids, etc. The ProMaster EV doesn’t offer an under hood light.

The Express Cargo offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The ProMaster EV doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Express Cargo’s optional tilting steering column adjusts to different sized drivers and makes entering and exiting easier. Ram doesn’t offer tilt steering on the ProMaster EV.