That translates to about two sets of golf clubs, for those asking. This front trunk has a 400-pound maximum payload and has 400 liters worth of storage space. Without an engine in the bay up front, Ford didn’t waste the opportunity to add more storage with a front trunk. If you’re concerned about draining your truck’s battery accidentally, you can limit the system to stop sending out more electricity than the closest charging station. Of course, compared to the Ford F-150 Hybrid, this power is obviously limited by how much charge the Lightning has on its own battery, but the ability to supply power in times of need makes the Lightning even more interesting.
The Ford F-150 can be used to power whatever you need at the job site, campsite or a home that’s out of power. All the while supporting a 2,000-pound maximum payload and 10,000-pound maximum towing rating.įor those that use this pickup for work, there’s even better news. Also according to Ford, that all adds up to this Lightning snapping to 60 mph from a standing start in the mid-four-second range. The drive modes are Normal, Sport, Off-Road and Tow/Haul.
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As with most modern vehicles, Ford is also including selectable drive modes to help the driver better control the lightning in various conditions. The extended range battery keeps the torque the same but helps crank the horsepower up to 563. Feeding these motors is either a standard range or extended range battery that nets you an estimated 230 miles or 300 miles of range respectively.Īlmost as important as its range, Ford says the standard-battery-equipped F-150 Lightning makes 426 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque.
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Protecting the electric drivetrain is a series of skid plates that should help you go over rough terrain without too much fear of damaging this hardware. These motors send power to the front and rear wheels, making all-wheel drive standard for the Lightning. Let’s dive into the hard facts about the truck: Powering this all-electric pickup are two inboard electric motors. Despite its future-forward powertrain, the Ford F-150 Lightning looks, well, like a Ford F-150, which could be the most important aspect of Ford’s new pickups. The smartly named Lightning pickup follows the growing trend of electrification, especially in pickup trucks.
The all-electric Ford F-150 will start at $39,974 before any tax credits affect that price.The Ford F-150 Lightning will offer two batteries that the company estimates will produce 230 miles of range or 300 miles of range.
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