January 5th 2022
Ford is working hard to start production of its first all-electric truck, the F-150 Lightening. The automaker introduced it in the mid of last year amid a lot of hype and promises with the full-size truck costing below $40,000. However, those looking to benefit from the maximum 300 miles range of the Lightning has to dish out a considerable high amount. Opt for the all bells and whistles for the Platinum and the price goes up to six figures, which is certainly not cheap.
As Ford introduces the F-150 Lightning online configurator, we can now tell you how much this zero-emission pickup truck will cost you. Well, the most expensive Lightning Platinum will set you back $97,249, comprising a $1,695 destination charge. While seeing the configurator for the Platinum, we find lots of factory features are simple accessories which we can buy from elsewhere. The things bed liners, bed storage boxes, locking lug nuts, etc, are available online easily, with perhaps a much cheaper rate than what you have to pay to Ford.
However, there are many facilities that are exclusive to this trim such as the Max recline front seats ($345), Star White Metallic paint ($795), and the trailer tire pressure monitoring system with a camera ($960).
All other features are standard such as the 18-speaker stereo, 22-inch wheels, technology package, expensive trim, Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 with BlueCruise, and the extended-range battery. Nevertheless, the Platinum is not the truck you should have if you are looking for 300 miles of range. It only delivers 280 miles.
Undoubtedly, the Platinum is the best you can get in the Lightning lineup right now in terms of equipment but for people desiring more range, they better look at other trims. Unfortunately, you cannot have the maximum range on the base Pro model, so you have to jump up to the XLT starting at $54,669. For this money, you get upright facilities and all-wheel drive. That still doesn’t give you 300 miles of range, though.
To reach the magic figure of range in Lightning, you first need to order an extended-range battery for $10,000 plus the $9,500 XLT 312A Equipment package. With both options added to the XLT, the price goes to $74,169 for the most affordable F-150 Lightning offering 300 miles between charges.
While it looks selfish from Ford to ask you to add the 312A package, it comes with extra goodies. We are talking about Ford Co-Pilot 360 assist tech, heated seats, a 10-way power driver seat, 20-inch wheels, a power tailgate, and some other excellent features such as a heated steering wheel, etc.
In addition, with the more powerful battery, you do not only get more range but also can benefit from the truck’s full performance capabilities creating 563 horsepower (420 kilowatts) and 775 pound-feet (1,050 Newton-meters) of torque for the two-motor setup. For reference, the normal battery yields 426 hp (318 kW) while the torque remains the same.
Do you think the extended range battery for the XLT is a better option with a price equivalent to the new Ford EcoSport? Well, we will know soon, as the all-electric truck order book opens today in the U.S.
Ford UAE didn’t reveal its plans to introduce Lightning in the country yet.
Source and Images: Motor1