Ford F-150 Lightning pick-up truck, the Detroit, US-based auto big’s newest Electric Vehicle (EV), has simply been revealed. The Ford F-150 is an especially widespread pick-up truck in the US that can now be provided as an EV beginning in Spring 2022. This is Ford’s third EV after the Mustang Mach-E SUV and the E-Transit van. The American carmaker is providing the F-150 Lightning in three variants — XLT, Lariat, and Platinum. There isn’t any info if Ford is planning to launch the EV in markets exterior the US.
Ford F-150 Lightning worth, availability
The Ford F-150 Lightning pick-up truck worth begins at $40,000 (roughly Rs. 29 lakh) for the bottom XLT variant that shall be supposed for industrial use. Ford says {that a} midrange XLT variant might price round $53,000 (roughly Rs. 39 lakh). Deliveries of the electrical automobile are anticipated to begin in Spring 2022.
Ford F-150 Lightning specs, options
The F-150 Lightning has a 563 horsepower and 775 pounds-feet of torque that can assist the electrical pick-up truck go from 0 to 100 km/h in the mid-four second vary. The upcoming 4×4 electrical automobile from Ford is touted to have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated vary of 230 miles or 370 kilometres in the bottom variant, which might go as much as 300 miles or 480 kilometres with the extended-range battery pack. Ford says that the truck’s software program may give real-time vary estimates. The quickest option to recharge the F-150 Lightning is at a 150kW DC quick charging station, which could be discovered utilizing the FordGo smartphone app. At house, a 240V outlet can cost the automobile on the pace of round 14 miles (22 kilometres) per hour. Ford can be together with an 80-amp house charging station with the extended-battery pack model
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s 15.5 inch touchscreen has a bodily dial for quantity management
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Ford says the F-150 Lightning could have a ten,000 kilos (4,500 kg) towing capability with the extended-range battery pack, barely increased than the bottom mannequin. The F-150 Lightning base variant has a payload capability of two,000 kilos (900 kg), which could be saved on the flatbed or the entrance trunk of the pick-up truck.
“It’s quicker than a (Ford) Raptor, with standard 4×4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates,” says Jim Farley, CEO and President, Ford.
Coming on the subject of powering a home, Ford claims that with its Intelligent Backup Power that’s enabled by its 80amp Ford Charge Station Pro and residential administration programs, the F-150 Lightning with an extended-range battery pack can provide energy to a home for 3 days. The F-150 Lightning can robotically change between charging a home or its batteries.
The interiors of the Ford F-150 Lightning characteristic a 15.5-inch touchscreen. The touchscreen, on the Lariat and Platinum variants, is powered by Ford’s Sync 4A and have wi-fi entry to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, built-in Amazon Alexa, and Sync Applink apps. The F-150 Lightning EV, on choose variants, may even be out there with Phone As A Key possibility. When activated, homeowners of the electrical pick-up truck can lock, unlock, and begin the automobile with out having to take their cellphone or the important thing fob out of the pocket.
