2025 Ford Ranger PHEV is cheaper than a Raptor after all

Ford has stunned the nation and priced its upcoming Ranger PHEV from just $71,990 plus on-road costs, with four versions of the electrified pick-up set to be offered here as of mid-2025.

The exact 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV hierarchy will be as follows: XLT ($71,990), Sport ($75,990), Wildtrak ($79,990) and Stormtrak ($86,990), all of which will come with the same 207kW/697Nm 2.3-litre turbo-petrol-electric plug-in hybrid system.

What’s caught everyone by surprise however is the fact the XLT PHEV only costs $3150 more than its V6 counterpart – electrified models typically cost substantially more than their internal combustion equivalents.

The GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra PHEV for instance is $11,000 dearer than the Ultra diesel and $4000 more than the hybrid version.

Ford Australia has clearly gone to quite some effort to make the Ranger PHEV as competitive on price as possible, pitching it not too far upstream if the big GWM while spruiking its extra capability.

In its press materials, Ford said the “unique load box allows for two European sized pallets to fit in the tray” of the Ranger PHEV, “offering up to 973kg of payload: 180kg more than any other plug-in hybrid dual-cab currently available on the Australian market”.

Exact payloads vary from grade to grade, but the XLT fronts up with a 973kg rating – Sport, Wildtrak and Stormtrak are 934kg, 885kg, and 808kg respectively – while all versions offer the same 3500kg braked towing capacity as the four- and six-cylinder diesels.

If you missed our previous coverage, the Ranger PHEV sustains its electric motor with an 11.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack which yields an all-electric range of up to 49km.

The combined fuel consumption is 2.8 litres per 100km while CO2 emissions are rated at just 66g/km.

As detailed previously, all Ranger PHEVs come with the same full-time 4x4 system as the V6, which offers 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L drive configurations whereas its powertrain can be run in EV Auto, EV Now, EV Later or EV Charge which are all pretty self-explanatory.

Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts, Sand and Sport drive modes are also present.

A key component of the Ranger PHEV and its intent as the ultimate work and recreation vehicle is its ‘Pro Power Onboard’ vehicle-to-load system which can output up to 6.9kW of power via the twin 15-amp, 3.45kW sockets in the tray and single 10-amp, 2.3kW socket in the cabin.

Other new unique PHEV touches include an electronic fuel filler release, new lip mouldings housing heavier-duty tyres and a high-voltage climate control system.

The rest of the Ranger PHEV’s equipment reads pretty much the same as the diesel versions’ of each grade, with headline XLT appointments comprising halogen headlights, 17-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, cloth upholstery, a 12-inch infotainment interface, six-speaker sound system, wireless smartphone mirroring, adaptive cruise control and keyless start.

The Sport builds on this with LED exterior lighting, 18-inch alloys, leather trim, heated front seats with power adjustment for the driver, wireless phone charging, pull-out cupholders and darkened exterior trim highlights.

Going further again, the Wildtrak adds Matrix LED headlights, a unique grille, wheel and roof rail design, ambient lighting, aluminium tie down points and roller cover, a 10-speaker B&O sound system, a 360-degree camera, power-adjustable driver’s seat and Pro Trailer Back-up Assist.

The halo Stormtrak meantime gets all of the above, a heap of Stormtrak decals and logos, grey alloys, black Ranger lettering, Flexible Rack System, cargo management system, auxiliary switches and a full-sized spare wheel.

How much does the 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV cost?
XLT – $71,990
Sport – $75,990
Wildtrak – $79,990
Stormtrak – $86,990
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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