Ford confirms Ranger PHEV prices and specifications before mid-2025 arrival

The Ford Motor Company of Australia has confirmed the price and specification of the Ranger PHEV family ahead of its local launch in mid-2025.

 The MY25.75 Ranger PHEV line-up will consist of four variants at launch; XLT, Sport, Wildtrak, and the special launch edition Stormtrak. 

The Manufacturers List Price (MLP) for all four models is as follows:

• XLT $71,990
• Sport $75,990
• Wildtrak $79,990
• Stormtrak $86,990

“The addition of PHEV to the Ranger lineup marks the first time in history that Australia’s best-selling nameplate has been offered with an electrified plug-in hybrid option,” said Andrew Birkic, President and CEO, of Ford Australia.

“Our Aussie engineering and design team have created a plug-in hybrid that allows diesel ute buyers to begin their electrification journey without sacrificing any of the core capability that they need from a truck – whether they use it for work or play.

“The Ranger PHEV is just the tip of the spear for our commercial EV line-up, with the E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV set to join E-Transit in our line-up soon,” he says.

Powertrain

Ranger PHEV adds a fifth powertrain option to the Ranger lineup, combining a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine with a 75kW electric motor (e-motor) and 11.8kWh (usable) battery.

Combining both the combustion and electric power results in maximum total system outputs of 207kW at 4600rpm, and 697Nm at 2500rpm. The 2.3-litre petrol engine is tuned for optimised hybrid efficiency and produces 138kW at 4600rpm, and 411Nm at 2700rpm.

 A new Modular Hybrid Transmission (MHT) integrates Ranger PHEV’s e-motor between the engine and transmission, allowing for a range of hybrid and EV modes that owners can use to tailor their driving experience. The traction battery is packaged between specially engineered frame rails underneath the rear load box.

The MHT allows the Ranger PHEV to benefit from the same abilities as the existing Ranger line-up, with a mechanical transfer case ensuring both axles can deliver the required power to all four wheels when climbing hills.

It also incorporates regenerative braking, allowing the driver to capture and store energy during braking, which would otherwise be lost. This system is activated by decelerating (either releasing the accelerator pedal, or applying the brake), and can be observed through the EV Coach in the driver cluster screen.

The Ranger PHEV carries over the advanced full-time 4WD system first introduced to Ranger with the 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel. It utilises an electronically controlled on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This system offers the driver 2H, 4A, 4H, and 4L as available modes of operation. When 4A is selected, the system continuously varies power to the front wheels for optimum performance for all on-road conditions. It also features a locking rear differential that elevates its off-road capabilities in rough terrain.

Not only does the Ranger PHEV have more power and torque than any of its diesel siblings, but it is also efficient with a claimed combined fuel economy of 2.9L/100km.

Pro Power Onboard

Pro Power Onboard is available for Australians for the first time with Ranger PHEV, with every variant in Australia coming equipped with the ‘high output’ 6.9kW system as standard. With a single 10-amp, 2.3kW socket in the cabin, and twin 15-amp, 3.45kW sockets in the tray, Pro Power Onboard uses the 11.8kWh battery to provide potentially hours of energy to worksite equipment, campsites, or even a caravan directly from Ranger PHEV.

Towing and Payload

The Ranger PHEV maintains a 3500kg braked towing capability. It is also able to carry more than any other PHEV dual-cab ute – with a payload that exceeds its nearest competitor by almost 200kg.

With a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 3500kg across the four-variant line-up, the Ranger PHEV boasts a 973kg payload (based on minimum kerb weight) in the XLT. 

A unique-to-PHEV load box design which is longer than the ICE Ranger means the tray length now exceeds 1600mm and can accommodate two European pallets. 

Payload figures for the Sport, Wildtrak and Stormtrak are 934kg, 885kg, and 808kg respectively.