Ford Everest hybrid: Will Ranger plug-in tech carry across to SUV?

Ford's newly announced Ranger plug-in hybrid ute for 2025 raises the natural prospect of a petrol-electric version of its SUV twin.

Fitting the Ranger PHEV’s petrol-electric powertrain to the Everest makes sense given the pair share the same T6 platform, though Ford at this stage wouldn’t be drawn on the possibility.

“We’re really happy with the progress of Everest,” said Ford Australia boss Andrew Birkic. “We have nothing to share today about any change to our powertrain.”

That answer leaves the door well ajar. If Ford did offer an Everest PHEV, it would be the first brand to introduce hybrid tech into the large off-road SUV market.

Toyota recently confirmed it has no plans to offer a petrol-hybrid version of the new 2023 Prado in Australia, but it hasn't ruled it out.

Ford is likely to offer its new plug-in powertrain globally. It’s understood the Ranger PHEV will be sold in Europe and America and that the Ford Bronco, which also shares the Ranger’s platform, will use a version of the new hybrid powertrain.