Unconfirmed reports, led by the Wheelsboy YouTube channel, suggest the Bronco New Energy – an electrified SUV built on a unibody platform – could be exported to markets including Australia, Southeast Asia, South America and the Middle East. Ford has not confirmed this.

The Bronco New Energy five-seater is a unibody SUV, unlike the ladder-frame T6 architecture used for the Ranger, Everest and Bronco. It is designed for China’s new-energy market, with an emphasis on range and tech rather than traditional body-on-frame off-road durability.

It is the largest Bronco produced so far. Dimensions are listed at 5025mm long, 1960mm wide and 1825mm tall, with a 2950 mm wheelbase. Ground clearance is around 220mm, and its wading depth is rated at 600mm. The vehicle is heavy, weighing up to 2630 kg, and it rides on a double-wishbone front and five-link rear suspension.

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Reports suggest higher-spec variants could have locking front and rear differentials, multiple drive modes and a crawl function. If correct, this would give the SUV more off-road ability than most unibody EVs, though it may still lack the robustness of a ladder-frame vehicle.

There are two confirmed electrified options. The battery-electric (BEV) version has a 105.4kWh battery and dual motors with AWD. Reports suggest it produces around 332kW and 575Nm, with a CLTC range of 650 km.

The extended-range electric (EREV) version uses a 43.7kWh battery supplemented by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that acts as a generator. Reports suggest it delivers around 310kW and 600Nm, with 220km of electric range and up to 1220km in total.

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Confirmed features include an 8.8‑inch digital cluster and 15.6‑inch central touchscreen. Reports suggest higher trims may include an AR head-up display, built-in fridge, 21-speaker sound system, panoramic sunroof, pop-top roof, and heated/ventilated/massage front seats.

Safety is supported by a confirmed LiDAR, radar and sensor suite, providing semi-autonomous functions and collision avoidance.

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