Well, we’ve known this was coming, but it’s finally here: The Ford Ranger PHEV has made its global debut.
Yes, Ford has finally electrified its midsize pickup. It hasn’t gone full EV like it did with the F-150 Lightning, though. Instead, the Ranger will be getting a plug-in hybrid powertrain that pairs a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, an electric motor, and an 11.8kWh battery.
That PHEV powertrain will result in outputs of 275hp and 689Nm of torque. Not bad. In fact, that actually makes this the torquiest Ranger of all—the gasoline V6 Raptor gets 490Nm, while the twin-turbo 3.0-liter diesel V6 in the standard Ranger makes 600Nm.
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The electric motor is integrated into the bell housing, while the battery is packaged in between special frame rails. Said battery should provide up to 43km of all-electric range, and it’ll take just under four hours to charge from 0-100%.
It also means that (like on hybrid and electric Transits) Ford can now offer its Pro Power Onboard system on the Ranger. Essentially, that means if the right boxes are ticked on the configurator, the vehicle can power two tools at once, each with 3.45kW of power directly from the battery—negating the need for a generator. Neat.
The PHEV also retains the combustion-engined Ranger’s one-ton payload, 3,500kg towing capacity, dual-range transfer box, and rear differential lock.
We’re told the Ranger PHEV will be available in Wildtrak and XLT trims, but orders will open with a launch-edition Stormtrak trim. Deliveries should begin in the first half of 2025, with that launch edition featuring 18-inch alloy wheels, a honeycomb grille, fancy decals, matrix LED lights, something called Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and a 10-speaker B&O sound system.
Think the PHEV will increase Ranger sales even further?
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NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
