Hybrid Ranger revealed: 2.3L PHEV / PowerBoost Hybrid... coming to Bronco?

[Sherminiator]

https://www.ranger6g.com/2024-range...r-onboard-28-miles-range-arriving-early-2025/

Wonder if it will come to the Bronco and replace the 3.3L Hybrid in the Explorer.

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[Newbie]

No Hybrid.
We need a
100% Electric
Bronco

https://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/eqg

 

[Sherminiator]

No Hybrid.
We need a
100% Electric
Bronco

You'll see one of those by the end of the Decade, maybe.

 

[texas8709]

Seems like it'd be a smart addition. I wonder what the power figures will be? Hopefully a healthy boost, I saw a rumor online of 360ish HP and 500 ft/lbs. That'd be big advertising numbers, and a nice little gap above the 4XE's output, for torque at least. More than than the Ranger's 28 miles of all-electric range would be nice, but that's still a bit more than 4XE too.
Imagine a Bronco with ProPower equipped though, that's the real exciting prospect. Not sure if they could make it happen, but it'd be a big selling point and feature over the Wrangler IMO.

 

[AZ_Liberty]

So far, the announcement is for Australia, not US. Which is a different Ranger.

 

[Rspayde]

I bet we don't see a PHEV Ranger for another few years in the states. The Ranger Raptor was a few cycles ahead internationally as well.

 

[Roger123]

Cons:
More weight due to battery, electric motor, wiring, etc.
More weight results in lower payload capacity
More complexity in an already very complex vehicle
Would have to add a sub panel and outlet for charging in my home
Would need to run a cord outside of my garage to charge
Would have to charge every night vs. buying gas once a month
Additional up front cost to an already very expensive vehicle
Lower re-sale value to battery life?

Pros:
Could drive to work and back using no gas (but would have to plug in every night)
No range anxiety
Possible tax savings?

To me it just isn't worth it yet.

 

[mpeugeot]

A PowerBoost Bronco would be a game changer for overlanding, because you would have a bunch of available power for camping use. This would actually simplify your life if done correctly.

That would be a good reason for a PowerBoost Bronco.

 

[Justinfro]

Cons:
More weight due to battery, electric motor, wiring, etc.
More weight results in lower payload capacity
More complexity in an already very complex vehicle
Would have to add a sub panel and outlet for charging in my home
Would need to run a cord outside of my garage to charge
Would have to charge every night vs. buying gas once a month
Additional up front cost to an already very expensive vehicle
Lower re-sale value to battery life?

Pros:
Could drive to work and back using no gas (but would have to plug in every night)
No range anxiety
Possible tax savings?

To me it just isn't worth it yet.

On your point of weight and taxes, it will be intresting to see how the heavier EVs will be taxed to supplement the fuel taxes being bypassed.

Heavier vehicles = more road maintenance

 

[MEAT_GOD]

A PowerBoost Bronco would be a game changer for overlanding, because you would have a bunch of available power for camping use. This would actually simplify your life if done correctly.

That would be a good reason for a PowerBoost Bronco.

This!!!! So much this. I've been wanting a hybrid Bronco for this exact reason, and I know the pure off-roading community's gonna hate me and my tent, but the on-board electrification is gonna do wonders for off-grid power.

 

[P52Ranch]

28 miles of EV range. I’m not sure I would trade in my Badlands just for the PHEV but I would consider it if it still had the same off-road capabilities.

 

[JTBros]

Main hindrance for no Bronco PHEV or EV (or many other vehicle variants) at this point I have to imagine is the battery supply chain. Really curious to see what Ford’s first three row EV in NA will be. The Aviator is offered in PHEV configuration, but the latest Explorer generations have had deplorable reliability (even outside the drivetrain).

Lexus TX tickles my fancy as a bigger family vehicle but the PHEV variant of that will probably be close, if not more than, $70k. Plus one thing Toyota does right is not having worse highway MPGs with hybrid systems after the battery is depleted, unlike FCA and BMW.

 

[zyglyrox]

Gimme. My commute is less than 10 miles round trip.

 

[Rkgzx9leftcoast]

EVs are such a boondoggle.

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