7/1/2023 0 Comments Ford f150 lightning priceUnlike previous Tesla screens, this one sits upright which Ford says is ideal for the cabin ergonomics of its pickup. It’s the same vertically oriented 15.5-inch touchscreen unit that debuted on the Mustang Mach-E with integrated rotary dials towards the bottom end. Like any new EV, the F-150 Lightning gets a large central display. Updated Dash with a Large Central Display From tools at work to appliances while camping, the F-150 Lightning can be the modern buyer’s power bank on wheels. The same power offloading function can also be used for more conventional purposes via the numerous power outlets in the pickup’s cargo bay and luggage area. The top variant can offload up to 9.6kW from a fully charged battery and Ford estimates it could power your house for up to 3 days. This allows the pickup’s battery to power your house, in case of a power outage (often due to bad weather), and revert to charging itself once the main supply is restored. Ford is offering a feature called Intelligent Backup Power, which can be utilised with the Charge Station Pro installed at the owner’s home. The fact that a modern EV can act as a giant battery bank for electronics has now been established but the F-150 Lightning takes it one step further. It Can Power Your House, Tools, and Electronics Related: Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 5, The New Electric Crossover That Promises 100km From A 5-Minute Charge Buyers can use the public charging infrastructure in the US and Canada with ease thanks to FordPass for access and payments. The EV system of the standard range model will take 10 hours to do the same.įord seems to have opted for a more widely accessible charging architecture, unlike new EVs from the likes of Hyundai and Audi which can support up to 350kW fast charging. Ford’s 80amp wall box charger, to be installed at home, will take 8 hours to charge from 15 to 100 percent. The extended range model can be charged from 15 to 80 percent in 41 minutes using a 150kW DC fast charger, or simply add 87km of range in 10 minutes. The standard battery pack claims to offer 370km on a single charge, while the extended range version is estimated to deliver 483km (as per EPA testing in the US).ġ5 to 80 Percent Charge in Less Than an Hour The exact details of the battery packs are yet to be revealed but Ford states it will offer the F-150 Lightning with two choices: standard and extended range. The carmaker states a 0-96kmph time of mid-4 seconds which is impressive for a vehicle of this size and mass. In its best version, the electric pickup will pack an estimated peak performance of 563PS and 1,051Nm. It also features a more futuristic lighting design, especially the top-spec variants, with connected headlamps and tail lamps.The subtle design updates are a contrast to upcoming electric pickups such as the Tesla Cybertruck or Rivian R1T.Īlso read: 7 Things You Need To Know About The Hummer EVįord has been delicate with the wording of a few specifications it has revealed about the F-150 Lightning. The various air intakes on the conventional front fascia are replaced by smoother surfaces, a common design trait of EVs over combustion-engined vehicles. It’s the most aerodynamic F-150 yet with a sculpted hood and new running boards to reduce drag. The pure electric Ford pickup has the same overall shape as the regular F-150 but it gets a host of design updates. It is the latest step in Ford’s plan to electrify its biggest brands first, starting with the Mustang Mach-E electric sports SUV.Įlectrified Design Details for a Familiar Shape This pickup develops over 1,000Nm of torque and could even be used as a power backup for your homeįord has just taken the covers off its new electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, based on the brand’s most popular model in North America, the F-150.
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