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Best portable charger for Ford Ranger PHEV

A plug-in hybrid only pays off if you plug it in. The good news: the Ranger PHEV's battery is small enough for any power point.

The short answer

The Ranger PHEV has a Type 2 inlet, so any Type 2 portable charger fits. Its battery is small (about 11.8 kWh), so a 10 A portable charger on a standard power point refills it from 10% to 100% in about 5.1 hours: comfortably overnight. You don't need a 15 A outlet or a wall charger.

  • Best fit: the SEVR 10A portable charger, on any standard power point. No install needed.
  • Full charge: about 5.1 hours from 10% on 10 A, for about $3.30 at 28c/kWh.
  • On an overnight EV plan (10c/kWh): about $1.18 for a full charge.
  • Fit: Type 2 inlet.
At a glance

Charging the Ranger PHEV at home

3.4 h20→80% on 10 A, 11.8 kWh battery
2.3 h20→80% on 15 A
100%of the battery per 10-hour night on 10 A
$2.20for 20→80% at 28c/kWh
Charge times

How long the Ranger PHEV takes to charge

20→80% is the everyday top-up. 10→100% is the worst case: arriving home nearly empty and filling to the top.

VariantBattery (approx.)20→80% on 10A20→80% on 15A20→80% on 7 kW10→100% on 10ANights on 10A, 10→100%
Ford Ranger PHEV11.8 kWh3.4 h2.3 h1.1 h5.1 h1
Battery sizes are approximate and vary by model year and variant. A 'night' is 10 hours. Worked numbers use the same assumptions as our range calculator: 230 V, 90% charging efficiency and 16 kWh per 100 km. Cold weather, your car's onboard charger and driving style change real results.
Running cost

What it costs to charge the Ranger PHEV

VariantBattery20→80% at 28c10→100% at 28c10→100% at 18c10→100% at 10c
Ford Ranger PHEV11.8 kWh$2.20$3.30$2.12$1.18
Cost includes about 10% charging losses. Per 100 km, home charging costs about $4.98 at 28c/kWh vs about $13.30 in petrol. Check the c/kWh on your bill.
Good to know

Notes for Ranger PHEV owners

  • A plug-in hybrid ute with a small battery: a 10 A power point fills it from low in a single evening.
  • Tradies can carry a portable charger and top up on site, with permission, from a standard outlet in good condition.
  • You don't need a 15 A outlet or a wall charger for a battery this size.
  • Plug straight into the wall. No extension leads, powerboards or adapters, and ideally use an outlet on its own circuit.

See also: charge times for every popular EV and what home charging costs.

Our pick

Best portable charger for the Ranger PHEV

Best for this car

SEVR EV Portable Charger (10A)

Type 210 A max2.3 kW~13 km/h4.5 mIP66

A PHEV battery fills overnight on any power point, so 10 A is all you need. No install.

$183.99Lowest price in Australia · free shipping · 3-year warranty
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Questions

Frequently asked

Does a portable charger work with the Ranger PHEV?

Yes. The Ranger PHEV uses the Type 2 AC inlet, like every EV sold new in Australia today, so any Type 2 portable charger fits.

How long does the Ford Ranger PHEV take to charge on a 10A power point?

About 3.4 hours from 20% to 80%, or 5.1 hours from 10% to 100% (about 11.8 kWh battery). Each hour adds about 13 km of range.

How much does it cost to charge the Ranger PHEV at home?

About $2.20 for a 20→80% top-up of the Ford Ranger PHEV at 28c/kWh, or $0.79 on a 10c/kWh overnight EV plan, including about 10% charging losses.

Is a 10A charger enough for the Ranger PHEV?

Yes. The battery is small enough that a 10 A power point fills it from 10% to 100% in about 5.1 hours. A 15 A outlet or wall charger adds cost without changing how you use the car.

Can I use an extension lead with a portable EV charger?

No. Powerboards and extension leads aren't built for hours of continuous load. Plug the charger straight into the wall, and stop if the plug or outlet feels hot.

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