2025 Ford Ranger PHEV price and specs: Cheaper than forecast, but dearer than Shark 6

• 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications
• New plug-in hybrid ute within $5000 of diesel V6
• 3500kg towing, near-one-tonne-payload
• Priced from $71,990 before on-road costs

The 2025 Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be less expensive than expected – but still dearer than its BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha rivals – when it arrives in Australian showrooms mid-year.

The Ranger PHEV will be sold in four model grades – XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Stormtrak – priced from $71,990 plus on-road costs, or between $3150 and $4650 more than diesel V6 variants.

While the price premium extends to between $8350 and $9850 when compared to bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder grades, it was previously estimated the plug-in would cost $10,000 to $15,000 more, based on the cost of PHEV technology in other Fords.

And the Ranger PHEV is hit with a 5 per cent import tariff not applied to the rest of the range as it is built in South Africa – with which Australia does not have a Free Trade Agreement – not Thailand like other models.

Ranger PHEV Stormtrak.

If a Thai-made Ranger Wildtrak V6 with Premium Pack was hit with a 5 per cent price rise, it would retail for $80,682 before on-road costs – dearer than the Wildtrak PHEV ($79,990).

The cheapest Ranger PHEV is still considerably more expensive than its closest rivals, the $57,900 plus on-roads BYD Shark 6 and $63,990 drive-away GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

It is due in showrooms mid-year, so novated-lease buyers will miss out on an exemption from Fringe Benefits Tax ending this month that can provide significant savings.

Powering the Ranger PHEV is a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developing 138kW/411Nm, augmented by a 75kW electric motor placed between the engine and transmission.

Combined outputs are rated at 207kW and 697Nm – less power but more torque than a Ranger Raptor twin-turbo petrol V6 (292kW/583Nm) – sent to all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The 11.8kWh battery is claimed to enable up to 48km of electric driving range – seemingly based on European WLTP testing – as well as fuel use of 2.7L/100km, though the lab tests rely heavily on depleting the battery before petrol power is called into action.

Unlike a Shark 6 – and more like a Cannon Alpha – the engine is the primary driver of the wheels, with the electric motor augmenting it, rather than the other way around.

Drivers can choose between a series of electric modes – Auto EV for blending petrol and electric power, EV Now for electric-only driving unless full power is needed, EV Later to hold the battery's current charge level, and EV Charge to use the petrol engine to charge the battery.

For comparison, a BYD Shark 6 quotes 321kW/650Nm, 2500kg braked tow rating and an 100km electric range in less stringent NEDC testing from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, dual electric motors and a 29kWh battery.

Meanwhile a Cannon Alpha PHEV claims 300kW/750Nm, 3500kg towing, and 110km NEDC range from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, single electric motor, and 37.1kWh battery.

Ford quotes a braked towing capacity of 3500kg – mirroring diesel variants, and up on a BYD's 2500kg – and a payload "that exceeds its nearest competitor by almost 200kg", rated at 808kg to 973kg based on kerb weight.

It compares to a 790kg payload for a Shark 6, and close to 700kg for a Cannon Alpha PHEV.

The tray is said to be long enough for two European pallets, now exeeding 1600mm thanks to a new PHEV-specific tub.

A full table of vehicle masses and load ratings as supplied by Ford Australia is included at the bottom of this story.

The PHEV's four-wheel-drive system is shared with V6 Ranger variants, offering a 4A mode that can power all four wheels on sealed surfaces, and a mechanical transfer case with a low-range mode and locking rear differential.

In a cheeky swipe at the BYD Shark 6 – which has been filmed struggling with particular off-road obstacles – Ford boasts the Ranger PHEV's more conventional layout allows it to deliver "required power to all four wheels – even when climbing steep and rugged hills."

Pro Power Onboard technology is standard, with one interior 10-amp, 2.3kW socket and two 15-amp, 3.45kW tray sockets that can power external electrical devices from the 11.8kWh battery.

Other changes for the PHEV include a low-speed audible pedestrian warning in electric mode, a new high-voltage electric air-conditioning system, and tech that clears fuel vapours before the filler flap is opened, as the vehicle may have not fired up its petrol engine in a long time.

Styling changes include the charging port on the rear-left wheel arch – the battery is placed under the tub – as well as wider wheels with unique designs, new lip mouldings, and different tyres to accomodate the increased weight.

The XLT plug-in hybrid is specified differently to a diesel in the same trim grade, with halogen headlights rather than LEDs, and no lane centring or traffic-sign recognition technology, but a larger 12-inch touchscreen.

PHEVs include a Sport mode borrowed from the Ranger Raptor, alongside diesel-derived Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts and Sand settings.

Wildtrak plug-in hybrids mirror their diesel counterparts bar the inclusion of the $2000 Premium Pack's matrix LED headlights and 10-speaker B&O stereo, though auxiliary switches remain an optional extra.

A tyre repair kit is standard in the XLT, Sport and Wildtrak to "maximise payload" on paper, as it reduces weight.

A full-sized spare wheel can be selected as a no-cost option, but because it is not included in the homologated weight of the vehicle, the official payload is higher.

At the top of the range is a Stormtrak special edition, which is limited by time not production volume, though an end of production date has not been confirmed, according to Ford.

It costs $7000 extra, and adds the Flexible Rack sliding sports bar and Technology Pack – normally $2800 and $500 extra respectively – plus unique styling elements, including an exclusive Chill Grey colour.

The 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV is available to order now.

• Ranger PHEV XLT – $71,990 (equivalent bi-turbo $63,640, V6 $68,840)
• Ranger PHEV Sport – $75,990 (equivalent bi-turbo $66,140, V6 $71,340)
• Ranger PHEV Wildtrak – $79,990 (equivalent bi-turbo $69,640, V6 $74,840, plus $2000 for Premium Pack)
• Ranger PHEV Stormtrak – $86,990

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.

• 2.3-litre turbo-petrol engine, electric motor and 11.8kWh battery pack
• 'Full-time' four-wheel drive
• Front and rear disc brakes
• Halogen headlights, daytime-running lights and front fog lights
• LED tail-lights and rear fog lights
• Black front grille with active shutter
• Black side steps
• Drop-in tub liner, with tray illumination, corner step, dampers on tailgate
• Steel underbody protection
• One front tow hook
• 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres (all-terrains optional)
• Tyre repair kit (full-sized spare is a no-cost option)
• 12-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio
• Rear-view camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Six-speaker sound system
• Dual-zone climate control
• Keyless entry and start
• Eight-way driver and four-way front passenger manual seat adjustment
• 'Premium' cloth seat upholstery
• Carpet flooring (vinyl floors optional)
• Perimeter alarm system
• Autonomous emergency braking, forward and low-speed rearward
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keep assist
• Blind-spot monitoring with trailer mode
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Driver alert system

• LED headlights, daytime-running lights and front fog lights
• Exterior zone lighting and puddle lights
• 'Dark accent' front grille and exterior highlights
• Sports bar
• Two front tow hooks (rather than one on XLT)
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Leather-accented seat upholstery (excludes middle-rear seat)
• Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Wireless phone charging
• Pull-out cupholders
• Privacy glass
• Thatcham volumetric and inclination perimeter alarm
• Stop and go for adaptive cruise control
• Lane-centring assist
• Traffic sign recognition

• Matrix LED headlights with auto levelling, dynamic bending, auto high beam
• Wildtrak-specific front bumper and 'sail plane' sports bar
• Wildtrak mesh front grille in Boulder Grey
• Unique 18-inch wheel design
• Roof rails
• Aluminium tie-down tray rails
• Power-operated tub roller shutter
• Ambient interior lighting
• Rear floor mats
• 10-speaker B&O premium audio system
• Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Leather upholstery with Wildtrak front-seat embossing
• 360-degree camera
• Pro Trailer Back-up Assist

• Chill Grey unique exterior paint colour, also available in Agate Black
• Unique honeycomb front grille pattern with Chill Grey highlights
• 'RANGER' gloss black bonnet lettering
• Stormtrak badging on side and rear in Chill Grey
• Unique decals
• Gloss black rear bumper
• Unique 18-inch alloy wheels with Chill Grey accents
• Full-size spare wheel as standard
• Flexible Rack sliding sports bar
• Cargo management system
• Chill Grey and gloss black interior accents
• Stormtrak-branded front seats with Chill Grey stitching
• Bank of six auxiliary switches

Ranger PHEV Stormtrak.

• Pro Trailer Back-up Assist
• 360-degree camera

• Cargo management system
• Bank of six auxiliary switches

• Prestige paint – $700 on XLT, Sport and Wildtrak, standard on Stormtrak
• Full-sized spare wheel – no-cost option on XLT, Sport and Wildtrak, standard on Stormtrak
• 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres – $700 on all models
• Flexible Rack sliding sports bar – $2800 on Sport and Wildtrak, standard on Stormtrak, not available on XLT
• Vinyl flooring – $100, XLT only
• 'Stylish Design Canopy' – $4500, available on XLT and Sport only
• 'Commercial' black canopy – $4700, available on XLT and Sport only
• 'Commercial' white canopy – $4700, available on XLT and Sport only

• Frozen White – no cost, all models bar Stormtrak
• Iconic Silver – prestige, all bar Stormtrak
• Carbonised Grey – prestige, all bar Stormtrak
• Lucid Red – prestige, all bar Stormtrak
• Blue Lightning – prestige, all bar Stormtrak
• Agate Black – prestige, all models
• Cyber Orange – prestige, Wildtrak only
• Chill Grey – prestige, Stormtrak only

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