The bestselling Ford vehicle in the U.S. for 45 years, the F-150, now comes in an electric model which marks a milestone moment in America\u2019s shift to electric vehicles.<\/p>\n
Ford rolled out last week the fast accelerating F-150 Lightning trucks at less than $40,000 price point are now being built for customers across America.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday we celebrate the Model T moment for the 21st Century at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center,\u201d said Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford in a company statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Rouge is where Ford perfected the moving assembly line, making it a fitting backdrop as we make history again. The stunning anticipation for F-150 Lightning is a credit to the work of our Ford engineers and designers, and the UAW team members who are building these trucks with pride.\u201d<\/p>\n Demand for the full-electric version of the bestselling truck was high at 200,000 reservations upon the company’s announcement.<\/p>\n The company has also invested a total of $950 million and created 750 jobs at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Ford\u2019s investment in Michigan for F-150 Lightning alone now totals more than $1 billion, with 1,700 recently created jobs spread among five Ford plants in the state, including Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center, where Lightning electric motors and electric transaxles are assembled, and Rawsonville Components Plant, where Lightning batteries are assembled.<\/p>\n \u201cAmerica\u2019s real transition to electric vehicles starts now,\u201d said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cF-150 Lightning is just the beginning of our ambitions for growth and leadership in digital, electric vehicles. We continue to expand our EV manufacturing footprint across the U.S., including the start of site preparation at BlueOval City, which will enable us to meet the ever-increasing customer demand for our exciting EV line-up.\u201d<\/p>\n The release of the latest version of the beloved truck keeps the firm on track to deliver more than 2 million electric vehicles annually by 2026<\/a> or about one-third of the company\u2019s global volume.<\/p>\n The electric pickup comes with acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery.<\/p>\n Another noteworthy feature is that it can transform into a \u00a010-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels.<\/p>\nHigh Demand for F-150 Lightning<\/h2>\n
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Ford F-150 Lightning Features<\/h2>\n