Ford expects its Ranger PHEV, which went on sale in June, to account for 20% of total sales of the Ranger line up during the full year of 2025.
The Ranger is easily the most popular pick-up in the UK. Registrations of 9,366 in the first five months of the year (SMMT figures) made it the third best-selling LCV overall and saw it outsell its nearest competitor, the Toyota Hilux (4,139) by more than two to one.
With the government introducing tougher fiscal measures for double-cab pick-ups in April, treating them as cars for benefit in kind (BIK) and capital allowance purposes, Ford claims the petrol/electric Ranger PHEV will offer savings compared to diesel-powered versions of the model.
The manufacturer says the Ranger PHEV will incur BIK charges of £350 a month compared to about £700 for a diesel truck.
The Ranger PHEV is powered by a 2.3-litre Ecoboost petrol engine married to a 10-speed automatic gearbox and combined with a 75kW electric motor with a 11.8kWh lithium-ion battery, which can be charged in less than four hours with a single phase 16 amp charger. Ford says the hybrid truck has an electric-only range of 43km (27 miles).
The 281hp powertrain delivers 697Nm of torque, which Ford says is the most of any production Ranger. The PHEV offers a 1.0-tonne payload with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.
The manufacturer has introduced its Pro Power Onboard technology to the Ranger line up with the PHEV version. Available with a choice of 2.3 and 6.9kW outputs, it can use the onboard battery to charge tools and equipment.
Ford is offering the Ranger PHEV in three specification grades: XLT, Wildtrak and as the flagship Stormtrak launch model, which will only be sold until the beginning of 2026.
Prices, excluding VAT, are expected to start at £39,500 for the XLT, step up to £45,000 for the Wildtrak and peak at £50,000 for the Stormtrak.
The Ranger PHEV is the third hybrid LCV Ford has introduced, following the Transit Custom PHEV and Transit Connect PHEV.
