Ford first unveiled its F-150 Lightning lineup solely a few years in the past, in 2021, however its fifth mannequin is already underway. The producer has introduced that the F-150 Lightning Flash will be a part of the prevailing Professional, XLT, Lariat and Platinum trims as a mid-tier possibility.
The F-150 Lightning Flash is a “tech-forward” growth of the XLT’s choices, including in-demand tech capabilities and model 1.2 of Ford BlueCruise hands-free freeway driving (which permits drivers to vary lanes with a easy faucet). The Flash additionally presents clients the choice to activate Ford BlueCruise at any level or to trial it with 90 days free after buy. The brand new mannequin’s inside features a 15.5-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, a wi-fi charging pad and a B&O Sound System with eight audio system and a subwoofer.
Just like the XLT, it has a focused EPA-estimated prolonged vary of 320 miles per cost. All the F-150 lineup can use the BlueOval Cost Community, which incorporates greater than 84,000 chargers throughout North America, and could have entry to 12,000 Tesla chargers beginning in 2024.
On-line orders for the F-150 Lightning Flash will even begin in early 2024, with the EV retailing for slightly below $70,000. The producer lowered F-150 costs by as much as $10,000 in July because of elevated plant capability (an estimated 150,000 items per yr) and higher battery uncooked materials prices. Nonetheless, they nonetheless come at a a lot increased price than initially marketed, with the F-150 Lightning Professional retailing for about 50 p.c of its preliminary sticker value at first of summer season.