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The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream

Just as Tesla ditches its $60,000 Cybertruck, Ford finally allows buyers to pair its efficient hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and a towing package. Hallelujah.

But this decision limited the model’s appeal: Buyers who wanted all-weather capability or needed to tow more than the hybrid’s 1,500-pound maximum had to upgrade to the 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, rated at 22 city mpg, 29 highway, and 25 combined when paired with all-wheel drive. Electric motors are most powerful at low speeds, meaning a hybrid truck can benefit the most from its battery when it’s working the hardest: Accelerating from a dead stop when loaded down with heavy cargo or a big trailer. Hybrids also use much smaller batteries than full EVs, making them far less expensive to build and buy—and for customers used to filling up at a gas station, they don’t require any change in driving habits.

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