Introducing the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning! Ford’s first electric truck is the smartest, fastest, most innovative F-150 ever made! We know our customers here in Loveland, CO love their trucks and we do too. We understand you might feel skeptical of a fully electric truck, especially if you use it for work, but read on to find out why the Lightning is the perfect truck you didn’t know you were waiting for!
F-150 Lightning Range
The first question I’m sure you want the answer to is regarding range. The F-150 Lightning, equipped with the extended range battery will get up to 300 miles of range. Charge it overnight and head into your day with the electric equivalent of a full tank of gas! But how will actual usage stack up to that estimated range? Just like hauling and towing decrease fuel efficiency, doing so can affect your electric range as well. However, Ford has you covered! Ford Intelligent Range assesses factors like towing, payload (measured by on board scales), weather, traffic, and road grade to accurately calculate range variances for each unique driving experience. If you know you’ll need to charge along the way for longer trips, FordPass Power My Trip will identify charging routes before you start the journey.
Hauling and Towing
Speaking of payload and towing, the F-150 Lightning is capable! Tow up to 10,000 lbs with confidence, and allow features like Pro Trailer Hitch Assist to make towing a breeze. This system automatically controls the steering wheel, throttle and brakes to alight the hitch ball and trailer coupler. Similarly, Pro Trailer Backup Assist will allow you to back your trailer up with just the turn of a knob. Let the truck know where you need the trailer to go and it will respond accordingly. The smart hitch will also measure the tongue weight of the trailer to help you distribute trailer weight correctly. Don’t hesitate to load up your gear with a 2,000 payload capacity! The onboard scales mentioned above will ensure you’re never left guessing.
Built for Work or Play
This electric truck was still built to work and it’ll make your work life easier! Enhanced Pro-Power On Board delivers up 9.2 kW available at 21 charge points throughout the vehicle, including 11 outlets. Whether you need it for power tools or tailgate parties, the Lightning will allow you to do more than ever before. Intelligent Backup Power also has your back in case of a power outage at home. The F-150 can act as your own personal power plant, powering your house for 3 days during an outage!
What about all these new technology when it comes to off-road adventures? Well, 4×4 is standard on the Lightning and it is built on an all new frame using the strongest steel ever in an F-150. Metal skid plates shield the battery and onboard motors from rough terrain. The battery in a waterproof casing surrounded by crash absorption protection. Feel free to find that perfect campsite, no matter where it lies.
Driving and Ownership Experience
As for the driving experience, the low center of gravity makes this the best handling F-150 ever. Thanks to use under 600 horsepower and 770 lb-ft torque available right from the start, it’s also the quickest F-150 ever. Clocking in at a mid-4 second range going 0-60, the lightning is even faster than the Raptor! A new independent rear suspension provides a luxuriously smooth ride as well. Ford BlueCruise offers a hands free highway driving experience to make road trips less stressful so you can enjoy that smooth ride.
The SuperCrew setup leaves plenty of room for 5 adult passengers, and you can easily pack up all their gear as well with the large Mega Power Frunk. All that space where the engine used to be is now a functional, organized cargo space with tie downs, dividers, 400 lbs of payload, four power outlets and USB outlets. The hood opens with the press of a button with the grille attached, giving you low convenient access to load or unload.
This all sounds great, but also sounds like it will add up to a truck exceeding the price range of the typical driver. Ford surprised us again there with a starting MSRP of only $39,974 BEFORE tax credits! Redeem up to $7,500 in Federal tax credits. State and utility tax credits may be available as well. In addition to the affordable price range and tax incentives, the F-150 Lightning also offers the lowest cost of ownership of any F-150 ever! Less scheduled maintenance (like no oil changes ever!) and software updates happening automatically means fewer trips in for service.
Reserve Yours Now!
Learn more about the Ford F-150 Lightning here. Or, if you’re as excited as we are and you’re ready to electrify your driving experience, reserve yours here!
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