Unlike what Toyota has done for the Fortuner and Hilux, the electrified Ford Ranger won’t come with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Instead, it will be a full-blown hybrid offering zero emissions while in its electric vehicle mode.
However, unlike the locally available models that come with turbo diesel engines, the plug-in version of the Ranger will reportedly be only available with a 2.3-liter Ecoboost gasoline engine that is mated to an electric motor and a rechargeable battery.
The Blue Oval has not released any power specifications but has stated that the hybrid Ranger will have the most torque available for the pickup truck. The electrified pickup truck should have torque figures around 600 Nm, beating the V6 Ecoboost engine, which produces 583 Nm.
Ford has also stated that in electric vehicle mode, the Ranger PHEV can travel up to 45 kilometers on electric power alone while maintaining its maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg.
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Like its bigger sibling, the Ford F-150, the electrified Ranger will also come with the brand’s Pro Power Onboard feature, which allows the user to power their tools and appliances by plugging into the battery pack via the provided power sockets found in the cargo bed and cabin of the vehicle. It functions similarly to the vehicle-to-load feature many other electric cars, such as Nissan LEAF and Hyundai Ioniq 5, have.
Ford will launch the PHEV version of the Ranger first for the Australian market in early 2025, with other regions set to follow soon after. There are no details yet if it will come to the ASEAN region, but as we have a big market for pickup trucks, the Philippines is still a viable option.
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