Ford has revealed the price and specification of the Ranger PHEV ahead of its Australian launch mid-2025.
There will be four models to choose from all powered by the same 2.3-litre four cylinder-based hybrid powertrain with a combined 207kW at 4600 rpm, and 697Nm at 2500 rpm.
Pricing starts from $71,990 plus on roads for the PHEV XLT.
It is followed by the PHEV Sport from $75,990, PHEV Wildtrak from $79,990 and the special launch edition PHEV Stormtrak from $86,990 (nice name by the way).
“The addition of PHEV to the Ranger lineup marks the first time in history that Australia’s best-selling nameplate has been offered with an electrified plug-in hybrid option, with the backing of an extensive nationwide dealer network. We can’t wait for our customers to get behind the wheel,” said Andrew Birkic, President and CEO, Ford Australia.
“Our Aussie engineering and design team have created a plug-in hybrid that allows diesel ute buyers to begin their electrification journey without sacrificing any of the core capability that they need from a truck – whether they use it for work or play.
“The Ranger PHEV is just the tip of the spear for our commercial EV line-up, with the E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV set to join E-Transit in our line-up soon. If you are an Aussie business wanting to explore whether an electrified vehicle is right for you, we will have four incredibly capable vehicles on offer to suit your needs.”
The PHEV powertrain consists of 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine tuned for optimised hybrid efficiency, that produces 138kW at 4600 rpm and 411Nm at 2700 rpm.
It is paired with a 75kW electric motor (e-motor) and 11.8kWh (usable) battery that Ford says delivers the off-road and towing capability that Ranger customers need for work and play.
Combining both the combustion and electric power results in maximum total system outputs of 207kW at 4600 rpm, and 697Nm at 2500 rpm.
A new Modular Hybrid Transmission (MHT) integrates Ranger PHEV’s e-motor between the engine and transmission, allowing for a range of hybrid and EV modes that owners can use to tailor their driving experience to meet their specific needs.
The traction battery is packaged between specially engineered frame rails underneath the rear loadbox.
The MHT allows the Ranger PHEV to benefit from the same go-anywhere abilities of the existing Ranger line-up, with a mechanical transfer case ensuring both axles can deliver the required power to all four wheels – even when climbing steep and rugged hills.
Ranger PHEV’s MHT also incorporates regenerative braking, allowing the driver to capture and store energy during braking, which would otherwise be lost. This system is activated by decelerating (either releasing the accelerator pedal, or applying the brake), and can be observed through the EV Coach in the driver cluster screen.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 2.7L/100km.
But before you get too excited remember this is a plug-in hybrid.
To achieve this figure the vehicle needs to start each 100km with a fully charged battery.
Four drive modes are offered: Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge (sometimes called EV Go Home).
The first is a set and forget mode, EV Now locks out the petrol engine to provide pure electric driving, EV Later reserves the battery for later use and EV Charge boosts the battery by charging it using the vehicles engine.
Tow capacity remains 3500kg.
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