--- title: "2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Details We Know" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jill Ciminillo" published: "2020-06-26T14:30:40+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:34:54+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/All-new_Ford_F-150_PowerBoost-1.jpg" --- # 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Details We Know By Jill Ciminillo Published: 2020-06-26T14:30:40+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:34:54+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost]() The only full hybrid in the segment, available PowerBoost provides targeted best-in-class horsepower and torque, a targeted EPA-estimated range of approximately over 700 miles on a single tank of gas and at least 12,000 pounds of maximum available towing capacity. It’s available across the lineup from XL to Limited. During [the reveal of the 2021 Ford F-150]() last night, we learned that the all-new best-selling pickup truck will get a full hybrid powertrain, which Ford is calling “PowerBoost.” It’s a nice play on the already-established EcoBoost name, and it’s oddly accurate given that Ford has said this new hybrid F-150 will have the most horsepower and torque of any light-duty, full-sized pickup truck. [Embedded video]() Of course, [Ford neglected to share a lot of the details]() surrounding PowerBoost, but here’s what we do know: **It’s available on every trim** Often, an automaker only makes the hybrid or up-level powertrains available on top-tier trims. So, what Ford is doing with the F-150 hybrid is special: It’s available on the XL and Limited and everything in between. While pricing hasn’t been announced, it’s worth noting Ford hybrids in other models command about a $2K – $4K premium over their gasoline counterparts. So, we can assume something similar will happen with the F-150 PowerBoost. **It starts with a 3.5-liter V-6** The PowerBoost takes the 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost, which is available as a stand-alone gasoline powertrain in the 2021 model and adapts it for hybrid driving and mobile generator requirements. Ford uses a lot of superlatives when talking about the PowerBoost powertrain without giving any specifications. But looking at the current 3.5-liter EcoBoost, which delivers 370 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, we can make the assumption that whatever PowerBoost is will be better than that. ![2021 Ford F-150]() The only full hybrid in the segment, available PowerBoost provides targeted best-in-class horsepower and torque, a targeted EPA-estimated range of approximately over 700 miles on a single tank of gas and at least 12,000 pounds of maximum available towing capacity. It’s available across the lineup from XL to Limited. **It adds a 35kW electric motor** The electric motor will be integrated into the 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission and calibrated for truck use. For those who are unfamiliar with the kW measurements, which, frankly, is most of us, this translates to 47 horsepower. This electric motor will work in tandem with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine for more power as well as utilize regenerative braking capture. **Pro Power Onboard is standard** While the Pro Power Onboard generator is *available*in the gasoline models, it’s standard on the hybrids. Standard output will be 2.4 kW; 7.2 kW output will be optional on PowerBoost models. Access to power comes through in-cabin outlets as well as up to four cargo bed-mounted 120-volt, 20-amp outlets, with a 240-volt, 30-amp outlet on the 7.2-kW version. ![2021 Ford F-150]() Available 7.2-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard features four 120V 20A outlets and one NEMA L14-30R 240V 30A. The all-new F-150 features more exportable power than any light-duty full-size pickup, giving you the ability to use your truck as a mobile generator. It is available with three levels of electrical output depending on engine choice. **Passenger space isn’t compromised** When designing the new F-150 PowerBoost, Ford did a nice job of packaging the hybrid components so they don’t interfere with passenger or cargo spaces. The 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is mounted between the frame rails below the load floor. **Ford targets 700 miles on a tank of gas** Range is a very nebulous data point – especially when we have no idea what the fuel economy will be. But 700 miles on a tank of gas seems pretty solid. If you’re looking for more solid fuel economy numbers, even though we don’t have them, we can make some extrapolations. If you look at the Ford Escape, which is one of the only other current Ford vehicles that comes as both a gasoline and a hybrid, you can see that the EPA estimated fuel economy improves by about 11-12 mpg in combined driving from gasoline to hybrid. While that might be a bit of a leap considering the F-150 is a full-size pickup truck and not a compact SUV, we think a 5-7 mpg improvement isn’t out of the realm of possibility — and that puts it in diesel fuel economy territory. What we do know: The F-150 PowerBoost will get a 30.6-gallon fuel tank. This likely means PowerBoost will only be available in one cab/box configuration (likely a crew cab) because all the other engine options show three different fuel tanks sizes (23, 26 and 36 gallons), which are dependent on cab/box configurations. **Max towing capacity should exceed 12,000 pounds** Again, Ford is stingy with details when talking about payloads and towing capacities, using descriptors such as “at least” when saying 12,000 pounds. ![2021 Ford F-150]() The only full hybrid in the segment, available PowerBoost provides targeted best-in-class horsepower and torque, a targeted EPA-estimated range of approximately over 700 miles on a single tank of gas and at least 12,000 pounds of maximum available towing capacity. It’s available across the lineup from XL to Limited. Shown here on the all-new F-150 Limited. For the sake of comparison, the 3.5-liter gas-only EcoBoost on the current generation F-150 has a max towing capability of 13,200 pounds, so *at least*12,000 pounds for a hybrid seems decent. **The bottom line** Across the line, we’ve been fairly impressed with the Ford F-150 powertrains – including the incredibly quiet [Power Stroke diesel]() introduced in 2018. We expect big things from this hybrid, including seamless gas/hybrid transitions, excellent fuel economy and capability on par with its gasoline counterparts. **Related articles:** > [2021 Ford F-150: 5 Most important things to know]() > [Is the Ford F-150 the Best Selling Vehicle in U.S.?]() > [Ford F-150 Frunk Possibly Unveiled In Patent Application]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2021 Ford F-150]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/" }, "author": { "name": "Jill Ciminillo", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/17a307b2bd8654a0efc57d38f2e79df8" }, "headline": "2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Details We Know", "datePublished": "2020-06-26T14:30:40+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:34:54+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/" }, "wordCount": 984, "commentCount": 0, "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/All-new_Ford_F-150_PowerBoost-1.jpg", "keywords": [ "2021 ford f-150", "2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost", "f-150", "F-150 PowerBoost", "ford", "ford f-150", "Ford F-150 PowerBoost", "ford motor co", "Ford PowerBoost", "full-size hybrid pickup truck", "Full-size pickup truck", "hybrid", "hybrid pickup truck", "hybrid truck", "PowerBoost" ], "articleSection": [ "News" ], "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "CommentAction", "name": "Comment", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/#respond" ] } ] }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/", "name": "2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Details We Know", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/All-new_Ford_F-150_PowerBoost-1.jpg", "datePublished": "2020-06-26T14:30:40+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:34:54+00:00", "description": "With the introduction of the Ford F-150 PowerBoost, the 2021F-150 becomes the first full-sized pickup truck with a full hybrid powertrain.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "ReadAction", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/" ] } ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/06/f-150-powerboost-details-we-know/#primaryimage", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/All-new_Ford_F-150_PowerBoost-1.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/All-new_Ford_F-150_PowerBoost-1.jpg", "width": 2048, "height": 1366, "caption": "The only full hybrid in the segment, available PowerBoost provides targeted best-in-class horsepower and torque, a targeted EPA-estimated range of approximately over 700 miles on a single tank of gas and at least 12,000 pounds of maximum available towing capacity. 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