Ford debuts Ranger Plug-In Hybrid pickup

Craig Cheetham, contributor
Mon, 16 Sept 2024

Ford has unveiled the new Ford Ranger PHEV at the Hannover IAA Transportation show.

Offering the same 3.5t towing capacity as the standard Ford Ranger and with an electric range of at least 27 miles, the addition of an electric motor also increases the truck’s peak torque to 690Nm.

The all-new Plug-in Hybrid EV (PHEV) combines Ford’s 2.3-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine and 10-speed automatic gearbox with a 75kW electric motor and an 11.8kWh (usable) battery.

The resulting 690Nm of torque is the highest of any production Ford Ranger ever, and with 279PS the PHEV variant produces more power than a Ranger 3.0-litre V6 tdiesel.

The battery takes less than four hours to charge using a single-phase 16amp charger to deliver an estimated range of over 27 miles in EV-only mode.

The Ford Ranger PHEV is able to carry a payload up to one tonne, tow up to 3500kg and has a dual-range transfer box and rear differential lock.

Drivers can also use from the electric motor’s regenerative braking and added torque when towing, moving heavier loads or negotiating off-road terrain such as steep inclines.

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