BONUS PODCAST: New Ford Ranger PHEV Outmuscles The Raptor

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Martyn Lee

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🗓️ 24 September 2024

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Ford knows how to build trucks, that part isn’t in doubt. But do the Europeans know how to buy them? After all this is land of the panel van for commercial use (aka 'white van man'), and we simply don’t have truck culture like the U.S. or Ute culture like Australia.

However that could change with the launch of Ford’s new plugin hybrid truck: the Ford Ranger PHEV.

Revealed at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, the Ranger PHEV represents Ford's commitment to combining utility with providing vehicles which lower emissions. As Europe's first plug-in hybrid pickup truck, it promises to deliver the capability that Ranger enthusiasts expect, while also offering the benefits of electric propulsion. At least, until the (relatively small) battery runs out.

This new model is set to join Ford's existing lineup of diesel-powered Rangers, providing customers with a broader range of options to suit various needs and local emissions regulations.

Here are the headlines and highlights:

➤ 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engine
➤ 75 kW electric motor integrated into the bellhousing
➤ 11.8 kWh (usable capacity) lithium-ion battery
➤ 10-speed automatic transmission with new Modular Hybrid Transmission
➤ Total system output: 279 PS (275 horsepower) and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft) of torque
➤ Targeted electric-only range of 45 km (28 miles) WLTP
➤ Payload capacity up to 1,000 kg (2,204 lbs)
➤ Towing capacity up to 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs)
➤ e-4WD system for enhanced traction
➤ Dual-range transfer box for off-road capability
➤ Rear differential lock for improved grip
➤ Multiple drive modes: Auto EV, EV Now, EV Later, and EV Charge
➤ Pro Power Onboard system with 2.3 kW standard, optional 6.9 kW upgrade
➤ Two 15 amp outlets in the load box providing up to 3.45 kW each
➤ Latest Ford infotainment system with hybrid-specific displays
➤ Pro Trailer Backup Assist
➤ 360-degree camera
➤ FordPass app integration
➤ Ford Pro Telematics for fleet management
➤ Digital Logbook for mileage tracking
➤ Available in XLT and Wildtrak variants, plus exclusive Stormtrak launch edition

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome back to EV News Daily and welcome to a first look bonus podcast.
0:05.0	Ford just unveiled the new Ranger plug-in hybrid truck at the IAA show in Hanover and it outmuscles the Raptor.
0:13.0	So let's take our first look. Ford knows how to build trucks. That part isn't in doubt.
0:19.0	But do the Europeans know how to buy them? After all, this is
0:22.0	the land of the panel van, so-called white van man for commercial uses. We simply don't have
0:27.9	truck culture like the US or Ute culture like Australia. However, that could change with the launch
0:34.5	of Ford's new plug-in hybrid truck, the Ford Ranger.
0:38.3	Revealed at the IAA Transportation Show in Hanover, Germany just now, the Ranger
0:43.5	plug-in hybrid represents Ford's commitment to combining utility with providing vehicles
0:48.7	with lower emissions.
0:50.2	As Europe's first plug-in hybrid pickup truck, it promises to deliver the capability that Ranger enthusiasts expect, while also offering the benefits of electric propulsion, at least until the little teeny-weeny battery runs out.
1:04.6	This new model is set to join Ford's existing lineup of diesel-powered rangers, providing customers with a broader range of options
1:11.3	to suit various needs and local emissions regulations. The introduction of the Ranger plug-in hybrid
1:17.1	is particularly significant given the growing demand for fleet vehicles, which meet ever-tightening
1:22.6	emissions regulations around the world. It caters to both work and leisure needs, say Ford appealing to small
1:28.8	businesses and outdoor enthusiasts, with its ability to operate in full electric mode, albeit for
1:34.8	short distances, we'll get onto that, and use hybrid power for long journeys. The Ranger plug-in hybrid
1:40.2	offers, they say, the best of both worlds, the convenience of electric driving for urban
1:45.1	environments and the long-range capability of a gas engine for extended trips. So let's take a look at
1:51.2	let's start with design and exterior. It's a good place to start. Okay, what can I tell you about
1:55.0	this? Well, the Ford Ranger maintains the appearance that has made the Ranger line-up popular
1:59.7	amongst pickup enthusiasts. At first
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