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Crucial details revealed! 2025 Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid ute to deliver more power than diesel V6 variants, but is enough to rival the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV?
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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV
More crucial powertrain details for the incoming Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid have been revealed.
Homologation filings submitted with the Australia Government’s official vehicle approval body show that the highly anticipated new ute will carry an inline 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, mated to a 48Ah lithium-ion battery pack and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The total configuration will deliver 207kW, while the single electric motor will deliver 75kW, although peak torque – which is expected to be north of 600Nm – remains unconfirmed for now.
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Despite the 23kW boost over the turbo-diesel V6 Wildtrak and Platinum variants, which deliver 184kW/600Nm, it still falls short of the BYD Shark 6 (321kW/650Nm) and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV (300kW/750Nm) on power.
Body types have been listed as a dual-cab and cab chassis, meaning the Ranger PHEV will be able to accommodate a tray or canopy at the rear, unlike its rivals.
Aside from the new details, we do know that the Ranger will be offered in XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Stormtrak trims.
Braked towing capacity will be the benchmark 3500kg, while a low-range transfer case and a locking rear differential will provide plenty of off-road capability.
Its battery pack capacity will be 11.8kWh, with Ford aiming to provide over 45km of electric range.
Once again, that falls considerably short of key rivals in the Shark 6 and Cannon Alpha PHEV, which provide a claimed 100km and 110km, respectively. Ford does, however, justify its figure by stating that the average Ranger customer travels less than 50km per day.
The Shark 6 also only provides 2500kg of braked towing, while the Ranger PHEV will more than double the Cannon Alpha PHEV’s vehicle-to-load output of 3.3kW at 6.9kW, meaning it will be able to handle more energy-intensive appliances while camping or on the job site.
Pricing remains unconfirmed, although Ford has previously stated it is aiming for a starting price below the $70,000 mark to rival the Shark 6 at $57,900, before on-road costs, and the Cannon Alpha PHEV at $63,990, drive-away.
Expect more details as the Ranger PHEV’s mid-2025 launch date edges closer.
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