Video Summary
- The Ford F-150 Lightning is a top-selling electric pickup with increased competition.- The Flash trim was introduced in 2024 and includes a vertical screen, larger battery, BlueCruise, and 360-degree camera.
- The base model has 452 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque.
- Upgraded version produces 580 horsepower with the same torque, achieving zero-to-60 in under four seconds.
- It offers 98-kilowatt-hour and 131-kilowatt-hour battery packs, yielding 230 and 320 miles of range respectively.
- In real-world cold conditions, the larger battery achieves approximately 260 miles of range.
- Charging can now be done at Tesla plugs with Tesla's plug-and-charge capability.
- Ford's navigation system includes Tesla superchargers as charging options.
- It features dual-motor all-wheel drive standard.
- The vehicle weighs about 7,000 pounds, a ton less than the Hummer EV.
- It has an independent rear suspension instead of leaf springs.
- The cab is very quiet with no drive sounds.
- There is a full-width LED running bar not found on the regular F-150.
- Each grade has a unique grille, but all include front recovery hooks.
- The front trunk has 11 cubic feet of space, making it the biggest in its class.
- There are storage for the charging cables, as well as a lot of hooks and LED lighting to help assist in organization.
- The vehicle has bed utility package with a powered tailgate.
- Tailgate has a ruler and bottle opener.
- It tows 10,000 pounds.
- There are limited changes to the cabin aside from a vertical screen.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- The price for the Pro Trim starts at around $50,000. A more everyday truck, such as an XLT, starts at $63,000.
- The test vehicle with options is worth $81,000.
- All around the vehicle is very comfortable to use.
- There are a lot of different apps, to pass the time while charging.
- It is a very fun vehicle overall.
