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09 Sep 2026
Ford Bronco Basecamp

Ford Confirms Bronco Basecamp Is Bound for New Zealand

  • Designed for adventure, Bronco Basecamp is built for those who want to get out and stay out.
  • Blends a refined monocoque platform with a modern, range-extender super-hybrid powertrain.
  • Features an electric Pop-Up Lift Roof1(available on Outer Banks model only), a sleeping cabin, and integrated thermal storage (heats and cools)1, bringing the comforts of home to the edge of the trail.

Ford Confirms Bronco Basecamp Is Bound for New Zealand

  • Designed for adventure, Bronco Basecamp is built for those who want to get out and stay out.
  • Blends a refined monocoque platform with a modern, range-extender super-hybrid powertrain.
  • Features an electric Pop-Up Lift Roof1(available on Outer Banks model only), a sleeping cabin, and integrated thermal storage (heats and cools)1, bringing the comforts of home to the edge of the trail.

Auckland, New Zealand, September 9, 2026

Ford has officially confirmed the highly anticipated, first-ever electrified Bronco variant, the Ford Bronco Basecamp, is heading to New Zealand, with local arrivals slated to begin in the second half of 2027.

Bronco Basecamp has been designed specifically for a new breed of outdoor enthusiasts, such as trail runners, gravel cyclists, wild swimmers, fly fishers, and stargazers, who want to seamlessly slip into nature and escape the rat race.

“When we looked at how Kiwis spend their time outdoors, the national parks, the coastal trails, and the distances they travel, the fit was immediate,” said Mathew Slade, Marketing Director at Ford New Zealand. “Outdoor life here isn’t a trend, it’s just life. Bronco Basecamp was almost purpose-built for these customers.”

For more than 60 years, Bronco has stood for fun, freedom, capability and exploration. That hasn’t changed. What Bronco Basecamp does is expand what that spirit can look like. The Bronco family is broad enough for dedicated off-roaders and something like this, the first-ever electrified Bronco: a vehicle designed for wherever your adventure takes you.

Built as a basecamp for adventure

Unlike traditional SUVs that rely on bulky, bolt-on aftermarket accessories, Bronco Basecamp integrates the outdoor lifestyle directly into its DNA. The vehicle is built around three core lifestyle-enabling features:

  • At the touch of a button, on Outer Banks models only, the electric Pop-Up Lift Roof1 to increase interior headroom, maximize air circulation, and create an instant, open-air connection to the surrounding environment.
  • The interior converts into a sleeping space. When paired with the available custom-fit, full-length inflatable mattress (additional cost accessory), it creates a premium, secure overnight shelter without requiring passengers to unload cargo or rearrange luggage.
  • An integrated 7.5L warm/cool storage1 console (standard on Outer Banks only) is built directly into the centre console to keep drinks and trail snacks either cool or warm.
  • The Wild Kitchen, built into the rear swing gate, features an integrated fold-down table to organise your cooking gear with Pro Power OnboardTM 2

High-tech electrification for the long haul

To support long-distance travel, Bronco Basecamp utilises a super-hybrid powertrain.

This super-hybrid powertrain system pairs dual-motor electric driving (powered by a usable 49kWh battery) with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that acts solely as an on-board range extender. This setup delivers the smooth, and responsive driving dynamics of an electric vehicle, and a combined estimated driving range of between 800 - 900km3.

When parked, the vehicle transforms into an off-grid power station. Boasting up to a maximum of 6.6kW of Pro Power OnboardTM 2, owners can easily run induction cooktops, coffee machines, high-end photography gear, camp lights, and laptop setups directly from the vehicle’s battery.

Availability

Further details regarding local specifications, pricing, variants, and exact arrival timelines for New Zealand will be shared closer to the official launch in the second half of 2027.

To stay up to date with the latest Bronco Basecamp news, subscribe to Ford's official editorial channel, From the Road.

Customers can register their interest in Bronco Basecamp, by heading to: https://www.ford.co.nz/keep-me-informed

Auckland, New Zealand, September 9, 2026

Ford has officially confirmed the highly anticipated, first-ever electrified Bronco variant, the Ford Bronco Basecamp, is heading to New Zealand, with local arrivals slated to begin in the second half of 2027.

Bronco Basecamp has been designed specifically for a new breed of outdoor enthusiasts, such as trail runners, gravel cyclists, wild swimmers, fly fishers, and stargazers, who want to seamlessly slip into nature and escape the rat race.

“When we looked at how Kiwis spend their time outdoors, the national parks, the coastal trails, and the distances they travel, the fit was immediate,” said Mathew Slade, Marketing Director at Ford New Zealand. “Outdoor life here isn’t a trend, it’s just life. Bronco Basecamp was almost purpose-built for these customers.”

For more than 60 years, Bronco has stood for fun, freedom, capability and exploration. That hasn’t changed. What Bronco Basecamp does is expand what that spirit can look like. The Bronco family is broad enough for dedicated off-roaders and something like this, the first-ever electrified Bronco: a vehicle designed for wherever your adventure takes you.

Built as a basecamp for adventure

Unlike traditional SUVs that rely on bulky, bolt-on aftermarket accessories, Bronco Basecamp integrates the outdoor lifestyle directly into its DNA. The vehicle is built around three core lifestyle-enabling features:

  • At the touch of a button, on Outer Banks models only, the electric Pop-Up Lift Roof1 to increase interior headroom, maximize air circulation, and create an instant, open-air connection to the surrounding environment.
  • The interior converts into a sleeping space. When paired with the available custom-fit, full-length inflatable mattress (additional cost accessory), it creates a premium, secure overnight shelter without requiring passengers to unload cargo or rearrange luggage.
  • An integrated 7.5L warm/cool storage1 console (standard on Outer Banks only) is built directly into the centre console to keep drinks and trail snacks either cool or warm.
  • The Wild Kitchen, built into the rear swing gate, features an integrated fold-down table to organise your cooking gear with Pro Power OnboardTM 2

High-tech electrification for the long haul

To support long-distance travel, Bronco Basecamp utilises a super-hybrid powertrain.

This super-hybrid powertrain system pairs dual-motor electric driving (powered by a usable 49kWh battery) with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that acts solely as an on-board range extender. This setup delivers the smooth, and responsive driving dynamics of an electric vehicle, and a combined estimated driving range of between 800 - 900km3.

When parked, the vehicle transforms into an off-grid power station. Boasting up to a maximum of 6.6kW of Pro Power OnboardTM 2, owners can easily run induction cooktops, coffee machines, high-end photography gear, camp lights, and laptop setups directly from the vehicle’s battery.

Availability

Further details regarding local specifications, pricing, variants, and exact arrival timelines for New Zealand will be shared closer to the official launch in the second half of 2027.

To stay up to date with the latest Bronco Basecamp news, subscribe to Ford's official editorial channel, From the Road.

Customers can register their interest in Bronco Basecamp, by heading to: https://www.ford.co.nz/keep-me-informed

Disclosures

  1. Standard on Outer Banks and available as an option on other select models only at additional cost. Integrated warm/cool console storage only operates when vehicle is running.

  2. Pro Power OnboardTM offers up to a maximum total power output of 6.6kW. Pro Power OnboardTM has two power outlets - one in interior and one exterior. 2.3kW limit on interior port and up to 6.6kW on the exterior port provided the interior port is not in use. Exterior port output 4.3kW when interior port is in use. Exterior port use is only available with an available external adaptor which is an accessory item available at additional cost. Pro Power OnboardTM may not sufficiently power all equipment and its use will decrease battery charge. Speak to your Ford Dealer for more information.

  3. These quoted figures are preliminary and subject to change, pending completion of final testing protocols ahead of the vehicle's on-sale date. Based on a full charge. Estimated range is calculated using the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle. Figures shown are for comparability purposes only and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Actual range varies with conditions such as ambient temperature, driving behaviour, route profile, vehicle maintenance, and lithium-ion battery age and condition. This test is conducted under controlled conditions at an ambient temperature of 23°C, with no climate control or electrical load applied.

  1. Standard on Outer Banks and available as an option on other select models only at additional cost. Integrated warm/cool console storage only operates when vehicle is running.

  2. Pro Power OnboardTM offers up to a maximum total power output of 6.6kW. Pro Power OnboardTM has two power outlets - one in interior and one exterior. 2.3kW limit on interior port and up to 6.6kW on the exterior port provided the interior port is not in use. Exterior port output 4.3kW when interior port is in use. Exterior port use is only available with an available external adaptor which is an accessory item available at additional cost. Pro Power OnboardTM may not sufficiently power all equipment and its use will decrease battery charge. Speak to your Ford Dealer for more information.

  3. These quoted figures are preliminary and subject to change, pending completion of final testing protocols ahead of the vehicle's on-sale date. Based on a full charge. Estimated range is calculated using the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle. Figures shown are for comparability purposes only and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Actual range varies with conditions such as ambient temperature, driving behaviour, route profile, vehicle maintenance, and lithium-ion battery age and condition. This test is conducted under controlled conditions at an ambient temperature of 23°C, with no climate control or electrical load applied.

  • Disclosures

  1. Standard on Outer Banks and available as an option on other select models only at additional cost. Integrated warm/cool console storage only operates when vehicle is running.

  2. Pro Power OnboardTM offers up to a maximum total power output of 6.6kW. Pro Power OnboardTM has two power outlets - one in interior and one exterior. 2.3kW limit on interior port and up to 6.6kW on the exterior port provided the interior port is not in use. Exterior port output 4.3kW when interior port is in use. Exterior port use is only available with an available external adaptor which is an accessory item available at additional cost. Pro Power OnboardTM may not sufficiently power all equipment and its use will decrease battery charge. Speak to your Ford Dealer for more information.

  3. These quoted figures are preliminary and subject to change, pending completion of final testing protocols ahead of the vehicle's on-sale date. Based on a full charge. Estimated range is calculated using the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle. Figures shown are for comparability purposes only and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Actual range varies with conditions such as ambient temperature, driving behaviour, route profile, vehicle maintenance, and lithium-ion battery age and condition. This test is conducted under controlled conditions at an ambient temperature of 23°C, with no climate control or electrical load applied.

  1. Standard on Outer Banks and available as an option on other select models only at additional cost. Integrated warm/cool console storage only operates when vehicle is running.

  2. Pro Power OnboardTM offers up to a maximum total power output of 6.6kW. Pro Power OnboardTM has two power outlets - one in interior and one exterior. 2.3kW limit on interior port and up to 6.6kW on the exterior port provided the interior port is not in use. Exterior port output 4.3kW when interior port is in use. Exterior port use is only available with an available external adaptor which is an accessory item available at additional cost. Pro Power OnboardTM may not sufficiently power all equipment and its use will decrease battery charge. Speak to your Ford Dealer for more information.

  3. These quoted figures are preliminary and subject to change, pending completion of final testing protocols ahead of the vehicle's on-sale date. Based on a full charge. Estimated range is calculated using the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle. Figures shown are for comparability purposes only and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Actual range varies with conditions such as ambient temperature, driving behaviour, route profile, vehicle maintenance, and lithium-ion battery age and condition. This test is conducted under controlled conditions at an ambient temperature of 23°C, with no climate control or electrical load applied.