A plug-in hybrid version of the Ford Ranger is reportedly in the works.
Speculation has swirled around a potential hybrid Ranger for quite some time and in a recent statement provided to Car Expert, a Ford Europe spokesperson confirmed that the brand’s push for making its entire commercial vehicle range “zero-emissions capable” includes the Ranger.
Details about the plug-in hybrid Ranger’s powertrain remain murky but it will most likely see a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine working alongside a hybrid system. This setup could deliver as much as 362 hp and 501 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque and may also find its way into a hybrid variant of the Everest.
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Ford of Europe recently confirmed that by the middle of 2026, all the vehicles it sells will be available with a zero-emissions variant, including EVs and plug-in hybrids. The automaker has also committed to selling electric-only passenger cars in the Old Continent by 2030.
At this point, it remains unclear what markets outside of Europe will get the plug-in hybrid Ranger.
“We know there is growing appetite among Australian consumers for EVs and hybrid vehicles,” Ford Australia added in a separate statement. “However, it’s too early to discuss what impacts the Ford of Europe move will have on other markets, including Australia.”
CNET reached out to Ford in the U.S. regarding the possibility of the plug-in hybrid Ranger being sold Stateside, but the company declined to comment. However, as the Ranger is soon scheduled for a major redesign, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to see the PHEV version also sold in the U.S.
