JesseS
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A 13.5 KWH LEPOF4 (Li-Iron phosphate) Battery weighs in at less than 300lbs, and most PHEV's have about that size (think TESLA Powerwall 2), and gives about 30 eMpg depending on weight, so your numbers would be correct for a EV only truck like the lightning. I have 400 AH of Li-Iron phosphate batteries in my RV and they weigh only 90lbs.I would like a PHEV as much as the next person but literally concessions will need to be made....we're talking rangers here but also can lump Maverick into this discussion.
With regards to pickup trucks in general but as it pertains to "Power boost" hybrid (yes I know we're talking about PHEV's here) Battery packs weigh quite a bit...as a result payload and towing capacity drop off significantly.
Powerboost hybrid employs a fairly small battery which allows the F150 to maintain desirable payload and towing abilities.
Now if we take the Ranger and Maverick and assume a "Power boost" hybrid type of system (also add AWD to the Maverick) then payload and towing capacity should only be mildly affected and range probably increased (with obviously a heavier reliance on gasoline).....but if we start getting into plugin hybrids that means a significantly larger battery pack and I'd assume range would be greatly increased (range on EV alone even) but your payload will probably drop quite a bit from the current 7500lbs towing capacity and (avg payload rating around 1600/1700lbs for the RANGER)
Thats the trade off in considering a PHEV Ranger at least for me .....can I concede a drop in towing capacity and payload for lighter loads but increased driving range.
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