From Hybrid to Full Electric: A Guide to Ford’s Electrified Lineup for Long Island Drivers

Ford has been quietly building one of the most practical electrified lineups in the truck and SUV market. But between model names, powertrain types, and a few recent changes to what is actually available in New York, it can be hard to know where to start.

This guide breaks down what Ford offers right now for Long Island drivers, what each type of electrification actually means, and which vehicle makes sense depending on how you use it.

The Three Types of Electrification, Explained

Most buyers use the word “hybrid” to describe everything from a mild fuel-saver to a vehicle that never visits a gas station. They are very different things. Here is what each type actually means before we get into specific models.

Self-Charging Hybrid: No Plug, Real Fuel Savings

Ford Maverick Hybrid

The Maverick Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient pickup truck on the market right now, and it is one of the least understood vehicles Ford sells. It is a compact truck with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system producing 191 horsepower and is rated at
up to 38 mpg combined.
That is pickup truck fuel economy that was not possible five years ago.

For a Long Island driver who needs a truck bed for weekend projects, contractor work, or hauling things that do not fit in an SUV, the Maverick Hybrid makes a genuine case. A round trip from Commack to Manhattan on the LIE at 38 mpg costs meaningfully less than the same trip in a full-size F-150. The bed is smaller than an F-150’s, but it is a real truck with a real payload.

All-wheel drive is available on the Maverick Hybrid starting with the 2025 model year, which addresses one of the main objections Long Island buyers had to the previous front-wheel-drive-only version. AWD adds approximately $3,220 to the cost but gives you the traction many drivers want on an icy Commack side street in February.

Ford F-150 Hybrid: PowerBoost Capability

The
F-150 PowerBoost
pairs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 with a 35-kilowatt electric motor for a combined 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque. It is rated at approximately
24 mpg combined,
which is roughly 20% to 25% better than a comparable non-hybrid F-150. Properly configured, it can tow up to 12,700 pounds.

The feature that sets it apart is Pro Power Onboard, which turns the truck into a mobile generator. The PowerBoost can provide up to 7.2 kilowatts of exportable power through outlets in the bed and cab.

For a contractor on Long Island, that means running power tools at a job site without a separate generator. For a homeowner, it means supporting essential equipment during a power outage after a nor’easter.

The F-150 PowerBoost is a self-charging hybrid. You never plug it in. You fuel it with regular gasoline and drive it exactly like a conventional truck, just with better fuel economy and a built-in power source.

Who it is for: a contractor or heavy-use truck buyer who wants real fuel savings and on-site power without changing anything about how they use a truck.

Full Electric: The Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E is Ford’s fully electric SUV and currently the only fully electric vehicle Ford offers for new purchase in New York. You charge it at home or at a public station. There is no gas engine, no engine oil to change, and no gasoline expense for daily driving.

The Mustang Mach-E is available in Standard Range and Extended Range battery configurations, with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive available depending on the trim. EPA-rated range runs from approximately 230 miles on Standard Range models to up to 320 miles on an Extended Range rear-wheel-drive configuration.

For a Long Island driver, the range picture is practical for daily use. A round trip from Commack to Midtown Manhattan on the LIE is approximately 90 to 100 miles. The Extended Range Mustang Mach-E handles that comfortably on a single charge with room to spare.

A Standard Range model covers the same trip but leaves less buffer, which becomes more relevant during winter when cold temperatures can reduce available range.

The Ford Power Promise

One of the practical concerns with buying an electric vehicle for the first time is not knowing how the charging and support side of ownership actually works. Ford addresses this directly through the
Ford Power Promise.

The Ford Power Promise is designed to remove much of the uncertainty that can surround switching from a gasoline vehicle to an electric vehicle. Instead of handing you the keys and leaving you to sort out charging and support on your own, Ford provides a more complete ownership structure.

A Note on What Has Changed

A few models that appear regularly in Ford electrification searches are no longer available as new vehicles for Long Island buyers.

How to Choose

The right Ford electrified vehicle for a Long Island driver comes down to three things: how you use the vehicle, whether you can charge at home, and how much you want to change about your current routine.

FAQ: Ford Electrified Vehicles on Long Island

EPA-estimated ratings and vehicle specifications are provided for comparison purposes. Actual mileage, driving range, towing capacity, power output, charging time, and vehicle availability vary based on configuration, equipment, operating conditions, maintenance, weather, driving behavior, payload, and other factors. See Biener Ford and the vehicle manufacturer for current details.