At IAA Transportation in September, Ford unveiled the Ranger PHEV pickup for the European market. The new model offers full Ranger towing, payload and off-road performance with electric-only driving ability.

The Ranger PHEV offers up to 690 N·m of torque—the most of any production Ranger—and an EV-only driving range of more than 45 km (28 miles). Ranger PHEV also introduces Pro Power Onboard to the Ranger line-up, enabling customers to power up to 6.9 kW of tools directly from the onboard battery rather than needing a generator.

In addition to the Wildtrak and XLT series, Ford Pro is introducing the new model as a PHEV-exclusive Stormtrak launch edition.

Ranger PHEV will be produced in Silverton, South Africa, and initial customer deliveries are expected from spring 2025. The new model joins the existing diesel-powered Ranger line-up in Europe, making Ranger more suited to varying customer needs and local emissions controls.

The all-new PHEV powertrain combines Ford’s 2.3-liter Ford EcoBoost gasoline engine and 10‑speed automatic gearbox with a 75 kW electric motor and an 11.8 kWh (usable) battery. The resulting 690 N·m of torque is the highest of any production Ranger ever, and with 279 PS the PHEV variant produces more power than a Ranger 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel.

A new Modular Hybrid Transmission integrates Ranger PHEV’s e-motor into the bellhousing to enable hybrid driving. The battery takes less than four hours to charge using a single-phase 16 amp charger to deliver a targeted range of more than 45 km in EV-only mode.

Ranger PHEV operators will continue to be able to carry a payload up to one tonne, tow up to 3,500 kg and benefit from the off-road confidence delivered by Ranger’s latest e-4WD system, dual-range transfer box and rear differential lock. The traction battery is packaged between specially-engineered frame rails.

The e-motor allows Ranger PHEV to deliver electric driving capability, and drivers can choose when and how to use battery power using Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later or EV Charge modes.

Customers can also benefit from the electric motor’s regenerative braking and added torque when towing, moving heavier loads or negotiating demanding off-road scenarios such as rock crawls and steep inclines. Ford engineers also revised the suspension tuning for optimum comfort and assured on- and off-road performance, taking into account Ranger PHEV’s unique chassis and weight distribution.

Where available, Ford Pro Home Charging will enable owners to schedule charging during cheaper overnight tariffs, and Ford expects the hybrid powertrain to deliver fuel savings compared with Ranger’s higher-displacement V6 diesel engine option.

Ranger PHEV’s Pro Power Onboard technology supports customers with the ability to power high-draw tools and equipment simultaneously on a job site or campsite without needing a generator. The system offers 2.3 kW as standard, but customers can also specify a 6.9 kW option featuring two 15 amp outlets in the load box, with 3.45 kW available from each outlet to meet the demands of heavier-duty equipment.