2025 Ford Ranger PHEV to make public debut in Australia this week

Ford will showcase its Ranger PHEV in public for the first time in Australia, at the 2024 Mobility Live event.

Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 30 and 31, the free event allows governments and fleets an opportunity to take a closer look at the future of electric commercial vehicles.

A limited-edition Ranger PHEV Stormtrak model will be on display, wearing an all-new Chill Grey exterior hue. It will debut beside an E-Transit Custom van, also exposed in public for the first time.

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“It’s really important that fleets wanting to decarbonise have access to vehicles that allow them to continue doing their work without the need to compromise,” says Myles Hartley, General Manager of Electric Vehicles, Ford Australia.

“Both the Ranger PHEV and E-Transit Custom have all the capability that makes their nameplates legendary around the world, with the added benefit of an electrified powertrain.”

The PHEV powertrain will be offered with Wildtrak, Sport and XLT variants, along with the new Stormtrak launch edition that will be on display. The Stormtrak comes standard with a Flexible Rack System, Matrix LED headlights, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a 360-degree camera, 18-inch alloy wheels, a honeycomb grille, fender vents, a stylish decal kit, and a premium cabin with a B&O sound system.

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The PHEV powertrain combines a 2.3-litre turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine with a 75kW electric motor and an 11.8kWh battery. Ford claims the PHEV can achieve over 45 km of electric-only range. A modular hybrid transmission (MHT) integrates the e-motor and separator clutch between the engine and 10-speed transmission, enabling the electric and internal combustion engine systems to work together or operate independently.

Both electrified vehicles will also be on display at the upcoming Sydney International EV show from November 8-10, and both will be on sale in Australia in 2025.