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When the first models arrive in Canadian showrooms next spring, there will be two to choose from: a commercial-oriented entry model starting at $58,000, and a well-equipped XLT model with an MSRP of $68,000. All 2022 F-150s will be super crew configuration with a 5.5-foot bed. It’s telling that there is no ‘Launch’ edition, a clear signal that Ford is not dipping its toe in the water with this EV. Company executives have gone to great lengths to underscore this is not a niche vehicle, but rather is intended as a high-volume model.
Two lithium-ion liquid-cooled battery packs will be offered: a standard-range (with an EPA estimated range of 370 km); and an extended-range (483 km). Oddly, Ford has not disclosed the size of either battery pack, seemingly of the belief customers are instead solely interested in range and charging times. Using a DC fast-charger, the respective 15-per-cent-to-80-per-cent charge times are 44 and 41 minutes. Using a Level 2 charger, th
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: May 20, 2021, 13:26 IST
Ford has unveiled the next generation of what is one of the most popular products in their catalogue, the F-150 Lightning. The 44-year-old saga continues in a new avatar as the pick-up now adopts an electrical motor in replacement of the internal combustion engine it usually shipped with.
“F-Series is America’s best-selling truck for 44 years, the backbone of work across the country, and a trusted icon for generations of customers,” said Bill Ford, executive chair, Ford Motor Company. “Now we are revolutionizing it for a new generation” he added.
Looks:
On the outside, the F-150 Lightning looks similar to its siblings that carry the F-150 moniker. A host of signature LED lightbars run across the front and rear. You also get three new grille designs that give the F-150 a bold new look on a rather familiar and friendly face. A sculpted hood and air intakes that feature a smooth texture add to the looks of the vehicle.
Ford F-150 Lightning Specs, Price and Release Date
On 5/20/21 at 5:09 AM EDT
Ford s F-150 Lightning truck, the first all-electric model from its F-series, was unveiled Wednesday, May 19, at the Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
Dubbed the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built, the company s latest model will be available from spring 2022 at a starting price of $39,974 MSRP (manufacturer s suggested retail price).
Key specifications
The truck s zero emission propulsion system offers a range of features from near instant torque to intelligent towing, seamless connectivity to software updates, and the model has a digital screen that s larger than any currently offered on a full-size truck, the company said.
All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning unveiled
DUBAI, 4 hours, 19 minutes ago The truck of the future is here. The F-150 Lightning is the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built. From near instant torque to intelligent towing, seamless connectivity to software updates, plus power for your home, a power frunk and a digital screen that’s larger than any currently offered on a full-size truck – F-150 Lightning is a driving and ownership experience unlike any other. F-150 Lightning will roll off the lines next year at a new high-tech factory using sustainable manufacturing practices at Ford’s storied Rouge complex in Dearborn just outside Detroit.