The Ford Ranger is getting its first plug-in hybrid option later this year, but there are still some details yet to be confirmed.
An Australian Government approval filing, however, has filled in some – but not all – of the blanks ahead of the Ranger PHEV’s mid-year launch.
According to government approval documents, the South African-built Ranger PHEV will be offered as either a double-cab/chassis or a dual-cab ute.
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These documents show an output of 207kW for the turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine, which is mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
While these documents don’t additionally list power outputs for electric motors, Ford has previously confirmed the Ranger PHEV uses a 75kW electric motor.
It’s unclear, however, what the total system outputs will be, as the petrol engine and electric motor will almost certainly provide peak power at different points.
Here’s what has already been confirmed by Ford Australia about the Ranger PHEV:
- It uses an 11.8kWh battery sitting underneath the tub and on PHEV-specific chassis rails
- Ford is targeting 45km of electric-only driving range
- Braked towing capacity is 3500kg like most Rangers
- The PHEV will be offered in XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Stormtrak trims
- It’ll feature a 2.3kW power outlet in the cabin and two 3.45kW outlets in the tub
The Ranger PHEV has already been beaten to market by the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6, with the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV arriving in April.
Ford is yet to announce pricing for the Ranger PHEV, though it’s expected to come at a premium compared to the V6 turbo-diesel versions of equivalent dual-cab pickup variants.
It’ll also be subject to a five per cent import tariff as it comes from South Africa. Other Ranger models come from Thailand, with which Australia has a free-trade agreement.
The rival Shark 6 is priced at $57,900 before on-roads, while the Cannon Alpha PHEV is priced between $63,990 and $68,990 drive-away.
For context, the most affordable V6-powered Ranger is the XLT double-cab/chassis at $66,940 before on-road costs.
The GWM matches the Ford’s braked towing capacity while offering a claimed 110km of electric-only range.
While the BYD has only a 2500kg braked towing capacity, the Chinese brand has confirmed it’s looking to introduce a cab-chassis version.
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