Ford reveals all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck

Ford reveals all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck

Ford calls the F-150 Lightning a "pillar" of the company’s more than $22 billion global electric vehicle plan.

Ford recently revealed to the world the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. The truck delivers a targeted 563 HP and 775 lb.-ft. of torque, and includes features like intelligent towing, connectivity to software updates, plus power for your home, a power frunk and a digital screen.

F-150 Lightning will roll off the line next year at a new high-tech factory at Ford’s Rouge complex in Dearborn, just outside Detroit.

Ford calls the F-150 Lightning a “pillar” of the company’s more than $22 billion global electric vehicle plan. Ford is starting with zero-emissions versions of some of its most popular franchises – Mustang, Transit and F-150 – with more to come in the years ahead, the company says.

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With the ability to offload 9.6 kilowatts of power, Ford says the electric truck packs enough energy to power an entire home and a lockable frunk with power and charging capabilities to spare. Ford will deploy standard over-the-air software updates – called Ford Power-Up – to improve the technology experience, add new features and fix issues without trips to the dealership.

The commercial-oriented entry model starts at $39,974 MSRP before any federal or state tax credits, while the mid-series XLT model starts at $52,974 MSRP, offering additional comfort and technology.

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F-150 Lightning has a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology, the company says. F-150 Lightning targets a maximum 2,000 lbs. of payload in the standard-range model with 18-in. wheels, and a maximum 10,000 lbs. of available towing capacity on XLT and Lariat trucks with the extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package.

On the road, customers have access to a public charging network through FordPass, with more than 63,000 charging plugs and growing across the U.S. On a 150-kilowatt DC fast charger, extended-range F-150 Lightning is targeted to get up to 54 miles of range in 10 minutes and charge from 15% to 80% percent in about 41 minutes, the company says.

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