Wind and tire noise are scarcely noticeable, at least on Ford's bowling lane-smooth test track. If you're really in a hurry, according to Ford, this truck tops out at a heady 105 mph.ĭespite being shaped like a slightly weathered brick (a building block that also happens to be the most aerodynamic F-150 ever built), the Lightning remains luxury-car quiet inside, even at 80 mph. Sure, a Tesla Model S Plaid might outrun this Ford (hitting mile-a-minute velocity in a claimed 2 seconds), but the Lightning is still plenty speedy, fleet enough to make your organs squirm when you go full-throttle (full-potentiometer?) at launch. Give it the spurs and the Lightning can sprint from a standstill to 60 mph in the mid-4-second range, which isn't as quick as some competing EVs, but you know what? It doesn't matter, not one iota. On top of that, the Lightning offers loads of midrange grunt, which is exactly what you need while towing or overtaking slower-moving traffic. Its ride is smooth and planted, and that prodigious low-end torque means it has no trouble accelerating when a little extra oomph is called for. +72 more See all photos Excellent on-road performanceĭriven normally, as observed keenly from the passenger's seat, this Lightning is a paragon of refinement. Like most EVs, this F-150 Lightning is the smooth, silent type, but we'll tell you what it feels like in motion, both on-road and off, as well as with a trailer in tow. These numbers are lower than some of the Ford's upcoming rivals, but real-world performance will be the true yardstick for electric-truck performance, so we're not put off by comparisons to some of the Lightning's flashier would-be rivals from Tesla and GMC - at least not yet. Models fitted with the smaller pack should offer a range of 230 miles, while examples featuring the larger one ought to go 300 miles between charges. Two battery sizes will be offered when the truck hits showrooms next year. That's right - there's no two-wheel-drive model just to max out range. The Lightning features a standard dual-motor powertrain that provides mandatory full-time four-wheel drive. There's still a lot we don't know about the Lightning EV, and we haven't driven it just yet ( President Joe Biden beat us to the punch), but we did get a chance to ride shotgun in an early tester, giving us a great idea of what's to come. Revealed on Wednesday, this battery-powered rig looks and feels great, offers tons of clever features, is incredibly capable and should knock drivers' socks off when they see its low price.
Right now it’s just an example to give auto enthusiasts a little inspiration.The reborn 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning may just revolutionize America's truck market. Personally, I’m not so handy with the spanners, so buying an F-100 Emulator off the show floor would be much more preferable. If you’ve got a vintage Ford truck just laying around, you can hand over $3,900 to begin the process of turning it into an electric vehicle. However, it does contain the Ford Performance Parts’ Eluminator electric crate motor, which people in the United States can now buy if they wish to pimp their vintage ride with an ultra modern electric motor. There’s no indication that Ford plans to mass manufacture and sell this beautiful chassis. It features the 31021 Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition battery electric powertrain, while there are twin front and rear electric traction motors providing 634 lb.-ft. The model is based on the 1978 version of the F-100 truck and offers all-wheel drive to go with its all-electric powertrain with 480 horsepower. The American auto giant has unveiled the F-100 Eluminator concept which packs the ultra-modern battery-powered engine with a retro design that just screams Americana. Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pick-up has garnered 160,000 pre-orders, but the company’s newest concept truck could have my money right now.