Anybody hear of one of these yet?

[Trigganometry]

Ford’s New Ranger Has One Feature Usually Reserved For EVs
The new Ranger PHEV that's not offered in America has V2L capability allowing you to use it as an off-grid power source

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/fords-new-ranger-phev-has-one-feature-usually-reserved-for-evs/

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[Nomadjohn]

This sounds a lot like the pro power onboard setup the hybrid F150 has. That's one of the few things I would actually consider paying a new truck price for. I'm not sure it's for everyone and I'm sure the hybrid is not as reliable a drive train but for our application it would be great.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

This sounds a lot like the pro power onboard setup the hybrid F150 has. That's one of the few things I would actually consider paying a new truck price for. I'm not sure it's for everyone and I'm sure the hybrid is not as reliable a drive train but for our application it would be great.

Drive train is the same as our NA trucks. The exception being a 75kw motor integrated into the 10R80 transmission

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

It’s the new “Sis-boom-bah” Edition

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[Grandaccess]

dont try and plug your house into that tiny 450W armrest inverter LOL
its not enough to run a simple drill and will blow a fuse
for $10 you can buy a 750W at walfart or a 2200W at a truck stop for $100 on Amazon I got a 3500W for $400

 

[Grandaccess]

Ford’s New Ranger Has One Feature Usually Reserved For EVs
The new Ranger PHEV that's not offered in America has V2L capability allowing you to use it as an off-grid power source

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/fords-new-ranger-phev-has-one-feature-usually-reserved-for-evs/

"Its 277 hp (281 PS) electrified 2.3-liter inline four is mated with a 11.8 kWh battery that gives a range of 26 miles"
Bahahaha that wont take me to walmart and back at 15 miles in each direction?

 

[Stevedbvik1]

"Its 277 hp (281 PS) electrified 2.3-liter inline four is mated with a 11.8 kWh battery that gives a range of 26 miles"
Bahahaha that wont take me to walmart and back at 15 miles in each direction?

For me it would probably cover 80-90% of my normal usage ( short commutes around town). At $.17 per kwh cost I’d be looking at around $2.00 to get 26 miles. As compared to around $4.42 to get 26 miles on gas at $3.00 a gallon ( @ 18-19mpg). So a significant savings for me.
Even if I had a 30 mile round trip to Walmart it would cost about $2.68 combined electric and 4 miles on gas. As compared to $5.10 on gas only. Everybody’s situation is different though.

 

[Msfitoy]

Ford’s New Ranger Has One Feature Usually Reserved For EVs
The new Ranger PHEV that's not offered in America has V2L capability allowing you to use it as an off-grid power source

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/fords-new-ranger-phev-has-one-feature-usually-reserved-for-evs/

Does this feature include spontaneous, light your house on fire battery explosions?

 

[ctechbob]

Yes, it is setup similar to what my Powerboost F150 does, just with about 10x the battery and able to be charged from a wall outlet. Truth be told, had they brought the Ranger PHEV here I woulnd't have bought the F150.

As for the motor being integrated into the trans. Yes and no. The motor essentially integrates with the torque converter and an extra clutch.

https://gearsmagazine.com/magazine/...rid-unit-how-it-works-and-whats-inside-there/

 

[Grandaccess]

Yes, it is setup similar to what my Powerboost F150 does, just with about 10x the battery and able to be charged from a wall outlet. Truth be told, had they brought the Ranger PHEV here I woulnd't have bought the F150.

As for the motor being integrated into the trans. Yes and no. The motor essentially integrates with the torque converter and an extra clutch.

https://gearsmagazine.com/magazine/...rid-unit-how-it-works-and-whats-inside-there/

260 miles per charge? that would work for me 6 or of 7 days
can you get more if you dont turn on the AC or radio? what about heat in the winter?

 

[ctechbob]

260 miles per charge? that would work for me 6 or of 7 days
can you get more if you dont turn on the AC or radio? what about heat in the winter?

Not in the 150. It's just a 1.5kw battery pack. More of a hybrid assist than anything.

The Ranger will go 10x as far, so probably 10 miles or so.

Winter everything takes a big hit so I've heard.

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