Ford has confirmed that its incoming Ranger PHEV, due to arrive Down Under in mid-2025, will be just as capable as the rest of the diesel-powered lineup.
While Ford is yet to outline the full Ranger PHEV lineup and pricing, the manufacturer has shared survey results that suggest 60 percent of Australians would be ‘more likely’ to buy an EV if it offered greater towing capacity, and 47 percent of respondents want an EV that is capable off-road.
The Ranger PHEV will offer a full 3500kg towing capacity, as well as the same off-road capability of ICE models, Ford has confirmed. Of course, it also offers an electric-only driving range of around 45km and the obvious fuel savings associated with a PHEV when running in the regular drive mode.
“When the Ranger PHEV arrives here in 2025, buyers can rest assured it has been developed with their needs in mind, providing the full Ranger experience, including 3500kg towing and off-road capability, along with the added benefit of electric-only driving and off-grid power via Pro Power Onboard,” said Ford Australia Marketing Director, Ambrose Henderson.
The Ranger PHEV will be powered by a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder ‘EcoBoost’ petrol engine, paired with an electric motor and 11.8kWh battery, with Ford’s advanced 4WD system that includes low-range gearing, selectable drive modes, and a locking rear differential.
“We know Ranger owners take their vehicles off-road and tow, making use of Ranger’s capability. So, the fact that Ranger PHEV maintains these core attributes is something we know customers will love,” said Henderson.
According to Ford, data gathered from more than 10,000 Rangers revealed that 59 percent of owners drive in 4A for all-road performance while 45 percent engage 4H and 11 percent use 4L for serious off-road work. Surprisingly, around 45 percent of owners have also locked the rear diff at some point.
On the load-pulling front, the data highlighted that 30 percent of Ranger owners logged heavy towing journeys where the integrated trailer brake controller was active.
“Real-world customer usage, combined with Ford’s own research that customers are looking for an electrified vehicle with off-road and towing capability is proof that Ranger PHEV is the right kind of electrified ute for Australia,” said Henderson.
In justifying the Ranger PHEV’s circa 45km electric-only range, down on the incoming BYD Shark 6’s claimed 80km EV range, Ford also cited data from 11.3 million journeys taken by Ranger owners across Australia, which revealed an average driving distance of 40km or less per day.
“Thanks to Ranger PHEV’s EV drive modes, we’re confident that owners will enjoy the flexibility to use the battery for short electric-only journeys or in conjunction with the petrol engine for long range touring and towing,” said Henderson.
For those wanting even more productivity from a Ranger model, Ford has also recently teased the release of a Super Duty variant in 2026 with a massive 4500kg towing capacity, 8000kg GCM, and 4500kg GVM.
