Verdict
At 8.4 seconds to 100 km/h, the JAC T9 EV is 2.1 seconds quicker than the Ford Ranger Raptor, and its 88 kWh battery delivers a claimed 340 km range. It also gets 88 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L. The Ranger counters with a 180 km/h top speed, a locking rear differential and Fox adaptive dampers. For Malaysian buyers heading off tarmac, that hardware and the Ranger’s active safety kit carry real weight; for lower running-tax exposure, stronger outputs and a longer warranty, the JAC is the sharper fit.
Pick the Ford Ranger Raptor if you need its locking rear differential, Fox adaptive dampers, 180 km/h top speed and AEB with pedestrian detection.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if 340 km claimed EV range, 88 kW DC charging, 3.3 kW V2L and a six-year/200,000 km warranty suit your use.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Ranger Raptor RM248,888; JAC T9 EV RM199,888.
- Powertrain output: Ford Ranger Raptor 210 hp and 500 Nm; JAC T9 EV dual motors with 288 hp and 516 Nm.
- Performance: Ford Ranger Raptor 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and 180 km/h top speed; JAC T9 EV 8.4 seconds and 140 km/h.
- Energy storage and range: Ford Ranger Raptor 80-litre diesel tank; JAC T9 EV 88 kWh battery with 340 km claimed range.
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger Raptor 3,270 mm; JAC T9 EV 3,110 mm.
- Warranty: Ford Ranger Raptor five years/160,000 km; JAC T9 EV six years/200,000 km, including its battery.
Ranger Raptor
- Locking rear differential, Terrain Management System and Fox adaptive dampers.
- AEB with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping steering correction and blind-spot monitoring.
- 360-degree camera, six front and six rear parking sensors, plus auto parking.
- RM49,000 more expensive.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 10.5 seconds versus 8.4 seconds.
- Shorter five-year/160,000 km warranty.
T9 EV
- Dual motors produce 288 hp and 516 Nm; 0-100 km/h takes 8.4 seconds.
- 88 kWh battery, 340 km claimed range, 88 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Six-year/200,000 km vehicle and battery warranty; five-star ANCAP rating.
- 140 km/h top speed versus the Ranger Raptor's 180 km/h.
- No listed autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot monitoring.
- No 360-degree camera, front parking sensors or auto-parking function.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM248,888 | RM199,888✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC commonrail diesel with twin turbochargers | — |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 516 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 88 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 88 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 with SelectShift | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,381 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 2,028 mm | 1,965 mm |
| Height | 1,922 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Weight | 2,430 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 285/70R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/70R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Steel | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring with Watt's Linkage | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Fox Racing Adaptive Shox Dampers, Terrain Management System with Baja and Sport Mode and Locking Rear Differential | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Trail Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 10-way manually adjustable passenger seat | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up with under-seat storage | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 4 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front with Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Easy-lift Tailgate | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, 230V inverters (Rear and Cargo Bed) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6-Year/200,000 km Warranty for Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Ranger Raptor & T9 EV for sale
Ranger Raptor vs T9 EV FAQ
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor or JAC T9 EV better?
The Ranger Raptor is better for buyers who need its locking rear differential, terrain modes and active safety assists. The T9 EV is better for quicker acceleration, 340 km claimed range, DC charging and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 EV costs RM49,000 less: RM199,888 against RM248,888 for the Ford Ranger Raptor.
Is the Ford Ranger Raptor's 2.0-litre diesel still available?
The 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo diesel Ranger Raptor remains on sale in Malaysia only while existing stock lasts, as this engine has been discontinued globally.
