Ford has just launched the Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and it's more than just another ute—it's the future of electrified utes.
The Ford Ranger PHEV isn’t your typical hybrid. It’s not a car for urban commuters who want to look eco-friendly at the Woolworths parking lot.
No, this is a proper ute. It's big, it’s tough, and it’s still got that go-anywhere, do-anything attitude we love in the Ranger, but with a little added electric wizardry.
Let's get straight to the point—this isn't just any hybrid. The Ranger PHEV combines a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with an electric motor to give you the torque and strength you expect from a Ranger, plus the fuel efficiency and lower emissions you didn’t know you needed.
Whether you’re towing heavy loads, hitting the trails, or commuting through city traffic, the Ranger PHEV adapts effortlessly.
For those who like to keep it green, you can drive up to 45km using the electric-only mode, making short commutes or errands a totally emissions-free experience.
That’s right, 45 kilometres of pure, silent, zero-emissions motoring. So, when you’re nipping through the city or popping to the shops, you can smugly whisper past pedestrians, knowing you're saving the planet one kilometre at a time.
And when you need to tow something that weighs more than the Moon? The Ranger doesn’t flinch.
Whether it’s hybrid or not, it’s still a Ranger. It hasn’t gone soft.
You still get the full 3.5 tonnes of towing capacity.
You still get a bed big enough to move your entire house in one go. And you still get the same rugged, “I could probably drive this thing up a mountain” feeling when you’re behind the wheel. It’s basically a hybrid in name only.
For when you’re out on the job or at a campsite, the new Ranger also comes with Ford’s cutting-edge Pro Power Onboard system, which provides an integrated power source for tools and appliance. It turns the vehicle into a mobile generator, reinforcing its status as one of the most versatile utes on the market.
Going hybrid doesn’t mean losing what makes the Ranger great.
Ford’s all about finding the sweet spot between capability and sustainability, and the Ranger PHEV nails it. With lower emissions and fuel savings thanks to the electric motor, it’s perfect for anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact.
Ford will tell you this is the future. A hybrid truck that blends eco-friendliness with capability.
And you know what? They might be right.
With the Ranger PHEV, you can save the environment and still have fun doing it. It's not just a step towards the future; it's a massive leap with a roaring engine and a cloud of electric torque.
The Ranger PHEV is expected to arrive at Australian dealers mid-2025. Find full details about the new Ranger PHEV here.