EV News - Ford F150 Lightning unveiled

Ford has unveiled their latest EV based on one of America's best selling truck platforms - The new F150 "Lightning". The new truck - which sits as a new power option right next to the gasoline and hybrid models is mostly identifiable by the large light bar in front and a more closed off grille . The truck, which is said to be built at Ford's Rogue EV plant is said to available as a 2022 model year and is expected go on sale for a MSRP of $39974 for the commercial variant and $52974 for the XLT models (Without tax). The Lariat and premium trims will be north of $90,000.

The new F150 EV is said to be just as capable as its gasoline brethren with a similar aluminum body construction and has a 10000lb towing capacity and 2000lb cargo payload (The front of the truck has a storage area as well "frunk" and this could carry 400lb) . The motor provides 563 horsepower and 775lb ft of torque and a performance figure of 0-60 in around 4 seconds.

Range on the models include 230miles per charge on the standard battery and 300 miles on the extended battery. The truck is also said to feature fast charging and will 41 miles for 10 minutes on the standard battery and 54 miles on the extended model. Both variants are also able to provide power to homes (during emergencies or in times of need) through an 80 amp "Ford Charge station pro" power unit.

Overall the addition of an EV option to the F150 series is a signal that may other vehicles in the F series will eventually have this power option. And considering that rivals have already unveiled their own EV trucks, it's almost high time Ford dipped their feet in it

Source - media.ford

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