Ford unveiled a full-hybrid powertrain for its new F-150 earlier this year, the first full-system hybrid of its kind on the truck market. Although news of this model and a soon-to-be-announced all-electric model leaked months ago, specs were anybody?s guess. Now Ford has given us a glimpse at some of the testing they are doing for the 2021 F-150 PowerBoost, the official name for the full hybrid F-150.

2021 Ford F-150: Almost Everything You Want

The new F-150 has a 35-kW motor powered by a 1.5-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, paired to its turbo V6 engine. Its targeted EPA-estimated range is 700 miles on a single tank of gas. The Pro Power Onboard feature serves as a mobile generator for your power tools or mini-fridge for a Sunday tailgate party.
But the main event is how the 2021 Ford F-150 now offers a 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid powertrain that delivers 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft. of torque (the most ever for an F-150). When properly equipped, the full hybrid F-150 has a max payload of 2,120 lbs. and a max towing capacity of 12,700 lbs. That puts it within earshot of the 2020 Ram 1500 with a 5.7-liter Hemi with eTorque Hybrid Technology, which has a max tow rating of 12,750 lbs. when properly equipped.

“Just because it?s a hybrid doesn?t mean we treated PowerBoost with kid gloves,? said Craig Schmatz, F-150 Chief Engineer. ?To earn ‘Built Ford Tough’ certification, PowerBoost went through the torture testing we put all of our powertr...