• Ford Ranger PHEV will be available to view in public at the Mobility Live event in Melbourne.
• E-Transit Custom will also make its local Australian debut. Showcasing the benefits of a fully electric mid-size van.
• Ford Australia offers the perfect vehicles for governments and business. To electrify their fleets without sacrificing on the core capabilities they need to get the job done.

Both electrified commercial vehicles will be on display at the Mobility Live event in Melbourne. Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 30-31.

Mobility Live is a free event for governments and fleets to get up close and personal with the future of electric commercial vehicles.

The Ford Ranger PHEV will make its debut in the guise of the limited-edition Stormtrak variant. Sporting its new exclusive Chill Grey exterior colour.

“It’s really important that fleets wanting to decarbonise have access to vehicles that allow them to continue doing their work without the need to compromise,” says Myles Hartley, General Manager of Electric Vehicles, Ford Australia.

“Both the Ranger PHEV and E-Transit Custom have all the capability that makes their nameplates legendary around the world. With the added benefit of an electrified powertrain.”

Both the Ford Ranger PHEV and E-Transit Custom will go on sale in Australia in 2025. They will next be available to view when they are on display at the Sydney International EV show on November 8-10.

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• Ford will introduce Plug-in Hybrid technology to the mid-size truck segment. With its first-ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle in early 2025
• Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will offer zero-tailpipe emission driving. This is in addition to the essential Ranger towing, off-road, and payload capabilities, and more torque than any other Ranger
• Pro Power Onboard¹ means customers can leave the generator at home and free up cargo space; with enough energy to power remote camp or worksites

Ford Ranger PHEV more details

Ford will offer customers a plug-in hybrid version of Australia’s favourite 4×4 pick-up from early 2025. Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will provide electric driving capability. Combined with the adventure-ready versatility and work-ready dependability customers have come to expect from Ranger.

The first-ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will mark a significant step forward in Ford’s plans to offer a wide range of powertrain options for customers in the mid-sized pick-up segment.

“The Ranger Plug-in Hybrid is a best-of-both-worlds solution for work, play, and family. Offering customers zero-tailpipe emissions EV driving for short trips, or hybrid performance that delivers incredible on- and off-road performance,” said Andrew Birkic, President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand.

“Ranger Plug-In Hybrid will bring all of the towing and payload capability our Australian customers expect of Ranger, and with Pro Power Onboard for the first time, Ranger owners will have power for both work and play.”

Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will deliver more torque than any other Ranger, thanks to a 2.3-litre Ford EcoBoost turbo petrol engine paired with an electric motor and rechargeable battery system. It can be driven in pure electric mode for more than 45 kilometres² without using a drop of fuel or producing tailpipe emissions, helping customers save at the pump.

This EV-only capability will be extremely useful for Australian Ranger customers, with more than half travelling 40km or less per day³.

The targeted maximum braked towing capacity of the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid is 3,500 kg⁴ – the same as the rest of the Ranger line-up.

Ranger PHEV – Pro Power Onboard

Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will also feature Pro Power Onboard, enabling customers to power their tools and appliances on a worksite or remote campsite by plugging them into power outlets embedded in both the cargo bed and the cabin. That means noisy, bulky, heavy generators can be left at home, leaving more space in the cargo bed for other gear and equipment.

In addition to having on-demand electricity, Ranger Plug-in Hybrid’s EV drive modes will give customers more flexibility in deciding how and when to use the EV battery power.

Ranger Plug-In Hybrid also comes equipped with Ranger’s proven four-wheel-drive capability, selectable drive modes and advanced driver safety and driver assist features⁵.

“The Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will help our customers move into an electrified future, with the confidence and capability that only Ranger can provide. Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will join the Ford Australia line-up as our fifth electrified vehicle alongside Mach-E, E-Transit, E-Transit Custom and Puma BEV,” Birkic concluded.

Notes

1. Pro Power Onboard may vary between models and markets and is subject to regulatory approvals. Electrical outputs to be published closer to the on-sale date.
2. Officially homologated energy efficiency figures including driving range will be published closer to the on-sale date for Australia using ADR 81/02 certification. Over 45km is the targeted range based on manufacturer-tested values and calculations according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Actual range varies with conditions such as external elements, driving behaviour, vehicle maintenance, payload, towing, battery age and state of health.
3. Next-Generation Ranger connected vehicle data, 1 June 2022 – 5 September 2023.
4. Maximum towing capacity-braked using a Genuine Ford tow pack. Subject to State and Territory regulations. To comply with these limits, occupants and/or luggage may need to be restricted to not exceed the GCM and GVM limits. For further details regarding passenger and luggage restrictions, please consult your authorized Ford Dealer and/or refer to the Owner’s Manual.
5. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate at certain speeds, or in certain driving, road, or weather conditions.

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