What was the name of Ford Motor Company’s electric car sold from 1998 to 2002?

Ford Ranger EV was the name of Ford Motor Company’s electric pickup sold from 1998 to 2002.

The Ranger EV was based on the compact Ford Ranger pickup and used a battery-electric drivetrain. Ford offered it mainly through lease programs, and the vehicle was marketed during an early period when electric vehicles were returning to limited production after decades of low availability.

Early trucks used lead-acid batteries, while later versions used nickel-metal-hydride battery technology. The Ranger EV provided zero tailpipe emissions during operation, but its range and charging requirements limited its practicality compared with gasoline-powered pickups.

The vehicle should not be confused with the later Ford Focus Electric, which was a passenger car, or with modern electric Ford trucks. The Ranger EV was a small-scale predecessor to Ford’s later battery-electric programs.