Ford on Tuesday introduced plans for a plug-in hybrid model of the Ranger mid-size pickup truck.

It would go on sale in choose markets from early 2025, although availability within the U.S. hasn’t been introduced.

The electrified truck’s powertrain will pair the Ranger’s normal 2.3-liter turbo-4 with a single electrical motor seemingly built-in with the usual 10-speed computerized transmission. 4-wheel drive can even be included.

A horsepower determine hasn’t been introduced however Ford mentioned the setup will ship extra torque than some other Ranger, together with the Ranger Raptor with 430 lb-ft. Ford additionally mentioned the towing capability is a focused 7,716 kilos, which is identical as different Ranger variants.

A pure electrical vary shall be potential. It will not be large, although. Ford estimates simply 28 miles on the WLTP cycle used abroad. That may translate to an excellent decrease determine utilizing the stricter EPA cycle.

An electrical energy takeoff can even be included, making it straightforward to energy objects like a conveyable range at a tenting web site or instruments at a worksite. Ford mentioned there shall be energy retailers within the cargo mattress and cabin.

Although accessible abroad for greater than a 12 months, the most recent Ranger solely arrived within the U.S. earlier this 12 months as a 2024 mannequin. It’s at present supplied right here with 2.3-liter turbo-4, twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6, and twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 powertrain choices. The three.0-liter engine is reserved for the Ranger Raptor which packs 400 hp and the aforementioned 430 lb-ft of torque.

Because the subsequent Ranger shares a platform with the Bronco, it is potential the plug-in hybrid possibility will finally make it throughout to the SUV. Whereas Ford is quiet on the matter, the automaker has beforehand hinted at an electrical powertrain for the Bronco.