Will Lightning Strike Twice? The Ford F-150 Lightning at Dean Arbour Ford Lincoln Provides Electric Performance

In the early 1990s, Ford released a performance version of the popular F-150 and dubbed it the "Lightning." It offered lots of horsepower, and some viewed it as a racing truck. Production of this edition ended within a decade. Earlier this year, Ford announced an all-electric truck, also referred to as the Lightning. This edition of the Lightning promises to race ahead of the competition where a fully electric truck is concerned. So, the question remains - will the Lightning strike twice and become the leading electric truck among the "Big Three" automakers?

Ford has truly outdone themselves when it comes to the design and features of the Lightning. While the Lightning doesn't look much different from other F-150 versions, you'll find a "frunk" (a front trunk), configurations are exclusively a Crew Cab (four doors), and the bed is a standard 5.5-foot length. The interior of the base or "Pro" trim level is much like that of the mid-level F-150 Lariat trim, so you'll get more features with the Lightning than you would with a base level traditional F-150. In fact, the "Pro" is priced for almost any budget at just over $40,000.

The Lightning will offer a Standard Range battery that will run about 230 miles before needing a recharge; you can opt for the Extended Range battery (which will be nestled in the truck bed and appear to be a toolbox) that adds range to just over 300 miles. The battery of the Lightning is so powerful that you could plug it into your house in the event of a power outage; it can power your home for up to three days.

The Lightning will offer four trims for Gaylord and Cheboygan drivers; most experts state the Lariat trim level will offer the most features for your money. However, there is a Platinum trim for those who want a "loaded" Lightning and an XLT trim for those who don't need a lot of bells and whistles.

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