2025 FORD RANGER PHEV REVIEW: THE WORST RANGER YET! GWM AND BYD HAVE WON.

EV Channels Review

The 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV is critically reviewed as a "worst Ranger yet," failing to live up to its "no-compromise" hybrid promise. The vehicle suffers from weak all-electric range (around 40km real-world from a claimed 49km), poor electric motor performance, and a lack of refinement, especially compared to its Chinese competitors like the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. The reviewer highlights its significantly higher price point, costing up to $30,000 more than rivals while offering less equipment. Positives include its strong off-road capability, retaining Ranger's renowned handling, best-in-class payload and towing (3.5 tons), and impressive Pro Power Onboard (V2L) features, making it suitable for tradespeople. However, the small battery, slow AC charging (3.5kW), jerky acceleration, firm ride, and a disappointing interior quality for its price are major drawbacks. The reviewer concludes that while it excels as a traditional Ranger and off-roader, its plug-in hybrid aspects are fundamentally flawed, making it difficult to recommend for the average buyer.