Solectra's S-10 truck used dual motors with the rear axle flipped around so the motors were behind the axle, the two motors then had a very simple gear box (chain drive?) so they could sit on either side of the drive shaft so the drive shaft could be long enough to have flex for the suspension movement.
S-10 apparently as a better frame for batteries to sit between the frame rails but the truck is heavier then the Ranger and the S-10 cab is smaller.
You might opt for a Toyota as they seemed to get better mileage and have a lower cab without being cramped.
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