Pro Power Onboard: The Feature That Turns the Ranger Into a Powerhouse
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Pro Power Onboard: The Feature That Turns the Ranger Into a Powerhouse
In Australia, the Ford Ranger has always been about getting the job done - towing, working, exploring, and heading off the grid. But the new Ranger Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) takes that idea further than ever.
With Pro Power Onboard, it doesn't just carry your gear, it powers it.
This isn't a showy tech gimmick.
It's one of the most practical upgrades Ford has ever built into a ute, and it's already changing how Aussies think about what a 4WD can do.
A Built-In Generator - Done Properly
Pro Power Onboard is exactly what it sounds like: a serious electrical system built right into the ute.
You get two 15-amp outlets in the tray and a 10-amp outlet inside the cabin, offering up to 6.9 kilowatts combined. That's straight from Ford Australia's spec sheet. It’s enough to run power tools, lighting, small compressors, or even a caravan air-conditioner, without dragging a separate generator around.
The system draws power from the hybrid's high-voltage battery. Once that runs low, you can switch to EV Charge Mode on the infotainment screen, and the petrol engine automatically maintains battery charge to keep your outlets live.
In plain terms, your Ranger becomes a quiet, efficient power source that keeps working as long as you've got fuel.
Real Power. Real Versatility.
Pro Power Onboard turns the Ranger PHEV into something more than a ute. It's a mobile power hub for wherever life takes you.
Whether it's powering tools on-site, running camp lights, keeping the fridge humming, or brewing the morning coffee, you simply plug in and go.
Caravan reviewers have already tested it, running a 15A lead from a van straight into the Ranger and powering interior lights, chargers, and a rooftop A/C. That means no generator noise, no extension cords, and no worrying about finding powered sites.
Even smaller tasks, such as charging an e-bike, inflating the kids’ floating toys, or topping up camera batteries, become effortless when your vehicle carries its own 240-volt supply.
Capability, Uncompromised
What's most impressive is that none of this comes at the cost of toughness.
The Ranger PHEV still delivers 3.5-tonne braked towing, 800 mm wading depth, and proper full-time 4×4 with low-range capability - the same trusted foundations that made Ranger Australia's top-selling ute.
If anything, Pro Power Onboard expands what the Ranger can do. Off-grid touring becomes simpler when you can power everything from one vehicle.
Worksites get cleaner and quieter.
Tools can recharge between jobs while you drive.
Even during a local power outage, you can safely keep essential low-draw gear like fridges or lights running as long as you’re staying within the system's rated limits.
It's not reinventing the ute - it's extending what it can be.
Smarter Tech, Built for the Real World
Power management is integrated into the Ranger's infotainment touchscreen, giving you full control and visibility over load draw and outlet status.
You can monitor real-time output, see exactly how much power you're using, and stay within the 6.9 kW system cap (each outlet's rated separately). It's designed to be intuitive, so whether you're on-site, off-grid, or just plugged in at the campsite, it feels effortless.
And because it's all factory-fitted, there's no need for aftermarket wiring or guesswork. The system is properly rated, tested, and supported by Ford's nationwide dealer network.
A New Kind of Workhorse
At its core, the Ranger PHEV with Pro Power Onboard is about independence.
No more carting generators. No more noise at camp. No waiting for a power source that's never where you need it.
Just plug in, power up, and get on with it.
It's the same durable, capable ute that Brisbane tradies, travellers, and off-roaders already trust - now with the power to keep every part of your day moving.
Experience It for Yourself
The Ford Ranger PHEV is proof that capability and innovation can go hand in hand.
Pro Power Onboard isn't just a clever add-on; it's a feature that genuinely changes how you work, camp, and travel.
Drop into Motorama Ford in Brisbane and see it for yourself.
Our team can walk you through how the system works, show you the tray outlets in action, and get you behind the wheel for a test drive.
