The 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Is All Gain, No Pain

We’re growing accustomed to hybrids offering best-of-both worlds performance, with gains in both fuel economy and power, relative to their non-hybrid counterparts. The 2021 F-150 Hybrid fulfills those expectations, delivering a 5.4-second 0-60 run along with 24 mpg on the EPA combined cycle—a 20 percent improvement over an equivalent 3.5 EcoBoost truck. Its 47-horsepower electric motor and 1.5-kWh battery don’t exactly turn the F-150 into a part-time EV, although it can sometimes sail along for short stretches on electric power. While the Hybrid can tow a very legit 12,700 pounds and is rated for a 2120-pound payload, its neatest trick is its ability to turn into a mobile power station. With the V6 running the electric motor as a generator, the F-150 can supply 7.2 kilowatts of electricity via outlets in its bed. That could come in handy for charging tools—or powering up the fridge in your house the next time the power goes out.

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