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Fully-electric Ford F-150 Lightning: Check out all the specs
Electric vehicles have become hugely popular over the last few years. Thanks to companies like Tesla and Ford, it has been proven that EVs can be stylish, useful and fast. The majority of the vehicles available are sedans and city cars. But Ford just unveiled a fully electric version of a classic truck.
The F-Series has been one of America’s best-selling trucks, and now Ford has added the F-150 Lightning to its stable. Before the official unveiling, President Biden got a taste of what Lightning can do.
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Here are the details
Some might be worried that the Lightning won’t be as powerful as gas-powered F-150s. Ford wants to alleviate those fears, putting the Lightning through the same tests all trucks go through. The electric motors are powerful enough to tow a maximum weight of 10,000 lbs.
“We looked for every opportunity to make sure the F-150 Lightning is a tough, powerful and productive tool for our customers who need to get the job done,” Ford explained in marketing material.
The F-150 Lightning also comes packed with all sorts of technology to make driving more exciting. It includes a 15.5-inch portrait touchscreen with advanced voice recognition, which controls almost every aspect of the truck.
Here are some other highlights:
- Range
The standard version comes with a battery that is big enough for a range of around 230 miles. If you opt to get the extended range battery, you will travel around 300 miles before having to charge up.
- Charging
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100-degree heat
Cuts your EV’s driving range by 31%. It’s all based on the outside-versus-inside temp; 100 degrees is 30 degrees above a comfortable 70-degree interior. A 10-degree winter day puts you 60 degrees below 70, and so it sucks up 51% of your battery to keep you warm. That’s nearly a full percentage point per degree!
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