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Off-Grid Just Got Smarter: Ford Ranger PHEV’s Pro Power Onboard
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Ford’s latest Ranger Plug-in Hybrid isn’t just another nod to electrification, it’s a fully capable power source for those who spend their time far from the grid. The real head-turner isn’t the drivetrain. It’s what that drivetrain can do for you when you stop moving.
Meet Pro Power Onboard
Built into the new Ranger PHEV, Pro Power Onboard transforms the truck into a mobile energy hub—perfect for work, but also great for short weekends away or long hauls across continents. Drawing from an 11.8 kWh battery pack, the system is available in two output configurations: 2.3 kW or a more serious 6.9 kW.
If you choose the larger output, power is distributed across three standard 230V outlets: one in the cabin (10 A / 2.3 kW) and two more in the load bed (15 A / 3.45 kW each).
In practice? That’s enough to run power tools, camp setups, e-bike chargers, or even a projector and outdoor sound system.
A Generator Without the Generator
The core appeal here is simple: no more lugging a separate petrol generator. The Ranger does the job silently…at least until the battery depletes. Once that happens, the engine kicks in to keep the current flowing, automatically managing output and fuel reserve.
When the range drops below 80 km, it switches into Low Power mode to prioritise your journey over your gadgets.
Why It Matters for Overlanders
Whether you’re welding a cracked trailer mount on a farm track, repairing fencing to prevent human-wildlife conflicts, or running lighting during a nighttime photo shoot in the outback, Pro Power Onboard brings reliability to remote activities.
For overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts, it’s equally useful. Charge electric mountain bikes between rides. Run a fridge-freezer, induction stove, or power laptops, cameras and drones. No guesswork. Just plug in and get on with it.
Control at Your Fingertips
Everything is managed via Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment system. Tap the Generator icon to activate full power mode. From there, soft switches on the touchscreen let you toggle each outlet independently. When idle, it defaults to a minimal 400W draw from the rear cabin socket—but one tap unlocks the full system.
Deliveries Now Underway in Europe
The Ranger PHEV is already in production and shipping to customers across Europe. As the continent’s best-selling pickup, it’s no surprise Ford chose this platform to debut such a practical, forward-thinking system.
Hans Schep, General Manager of Ford Pro Europe, put it succinctly:
“Ranger PHEV takes pickup versatility to the next level with the ability to be an off-grid power plant for work and play. The legendary off-road and load-hauling capability of Europe’s best-selling pickup* is made better than ever with plug-in hybrid power that can deliver electric to your wheels, your tools and your toys.”
He’s definitely on to something.
Final thoughts
One concern we all need to address when installing an auxiliary electrical system in a new vehicle is whether the new gadgets are going to play well with the factory electronics and software. And then there’s the question of how third-party installations may affect the vehicle warranty.
Well, Ford has now made life far easier by providing the systems we need for remote travel—and taken away all the headaches.
The theory is good.
Now I’d like to put it into practice.
- Based on S&P Global Mobility sales data 2024. Austria, Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
