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Generator
The regular F-150 trucks use a generator (optional) named Pro Power Onboard. The Lightning also gets an identical system; however, as obvious, the power comes from the battery instead of the engine. The Ford F-150 Lightning offers either 2.4 kilowatts of power on the entry-level variant or a mix of 2.5 kilowatts in the frunk’s outlets and 7.2 kilowatts in the cab and bed (available on the two high-end trim levels). You can see the battery’s remaining charge through the FordPass app. It will warn you once the charge goes under 33 percent. You can set up the system to limit the power supply, allowing the truck to reach the closest charging station.
Towing Capabilities
The Ford F-150 Lightning is capable of pulling up to 10,000 pounds (4,000 below the most capable, ICE F-150) when using the Extended Range battery. The highest payload with the smaller battery is 2,000 pounds. You can get easily how much load you have put in the pickup through Ford’s onboard scales, which show up on the touchscreen. The approximate driving range while moving and pulling alters according to tongue weight. A new Pro Trailer Hitch mechanically reverses the electric truck ready to hook up a trailer.
The frunk, with 14 cubic feet volume, can store 400 pounds of equipment. You will also find four electrical outlets and two USB ports in there. A basin in the floor boasts a drain, and the company claims you can use it to keep food and drinks.
Interior
Similar to the mainstream F-150, the Lightning comes equipped with large displays, comprising a 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.0-inch display that is standard on the XLT. The high-end variants get an even larger 15.5-inch vertically positioned touchscreen powered by Ford’s Sync 4A infotainment system. It features a physical knob at the rear similar to what we find in the Mustang Mach-E.
To make the driving fun and smooth, you can select from four modes: Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Towing. You can use a false forward motion sound as well. We do not have any information on it but we know the Mach-E gives out a weak V-8 rumble in its Unbridled mode.
Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free technology is also accessible on the F-150 Lightning. The company calls its over-the-air updates ‘Power Ups,’ as Super Mario Bros do. Through this, the automaker will upgrade present features, add more, and could even boost the truck’s execution.
Price
The Ford F-150 Lightning will hit the showrooms in spring next year wearing an initial price tag of $42,000 and $55,000 for the XLT (the suggested retail prices are $39,974 and $52,974, plus delivery fee). These prices are exclusive of federal and state incentives.
Pricing for other variants are still unknown, but we assume the Lariat will sell for at least $59,000 and the Platinum for about $70,000. With all boxes ticked for the range-topping variant, the price can go as high as $90,000. You can book your Ford F-150 Lightning today with a $100 deposit. Ford will develop it at its new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan.
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