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How the F-150 Lightning Pushed its Way to the Front of the Electric Truck Market

Ford F 150 Lightning

For the year 2018, according to sales data, Tesla Model S was the favorite luxury car in the USA. But, despite the fact that Tesla’s achievements cannot be merely stacked up against its fleet sales of Cybertruck, there are still some good chances for other companies. This marketplace is changing as it is now Switched-on by contesting with the brand new electric style of Ford Ford F-150 Lightning.

It is a beauty spot for those who love the techno-fun and look for a superior styling. Last year at the end of the year, the long desired Cybertruck appeared within the unusual design, which is absolutely does not matches anything on the road. It may well prove to be very appealing to a subset of the sci-fi crowd, but Ford’s primary objective here is to create a better chance of the sleek F150 electric truck becoming a big hit among pickup truck enthusiasts as well as businessmen.

The F-150 is a truck that has been transformed tough and have the reputation that itself is strong. It became so popular that its style and the associated uses are almost synonymous with the reading experience. However, it is the bestselling vehicle in the domestic market of the USA. Arguably, this could be attributed to the Lightning ordering systems have been put on hold just for the demand has been rapidly increasing.

Electric F-150 can dash from 0 to 60 in under 5 second with lightning rate and thus, ranks among the fastest electric-powered truck in the market. Attaining a rapid nature is generally the main necessity for regular driving enthusiasts, although the capability holds an equal value with many truck owners.

Payload and towing are rated at 7,000 pounds for the F-150 EV. This makes it useful to those who need to tow or carry heavy loads. Unlike Tesla, Ford trucks are known for extensive trailing technologies. The Ford pro trailer hitch makes hookup easier, and the new Smart Hitch will help users balance the tongue weight for safe trailing.

Range and charging ability is another area where Ford could lag behind the more practiced Tesla.  However, the Ford range is competitive with the Tesla Cybertruck at both the entry-level and the advanced level. 

There was some talk that consumers would trust Tesla more if buying an electric vehicle. However, Tesla’s reputation has suffered from consumer complaints while Ford’s models have reputations of good, better, and best. 

Range and charging ability is another area where Ford could lag behind the more practiced Tesla.  However, the Ford range is competitive with the Tesla Cybertruck whether it’s the entry-level battery or the advanced battery.  This fact allows shoppers to choose the truck they like best for the money without sacrificing in these critical areas.

Ford engineers put great care into the truck’s energy consumption. It consumes almost half of what the Tesla Model S would use. When it comes to charging, the Lightning can charge from 15 to 80 percent in about ten minutes.  Unlike the Hummer EV, the charging port is at the driver’s front, making it easily accessible and convenient. 

Truck pricing tracks with Ford and Tesla offering similar range and capability at the entry and advanced level. Compared to how Tesla entered the car market years ago, current pricing by these two rivals demonstrates that it is possible for people to buy a worthwhile electric truck without breaking the bank.

Only $40K is the price for getting your hands on the electric model, which seems to be the reason why it is less expensive than other electric models on the market. On the contrary, this is the right budget compared to the Hummer EV whose beginning price is $112,595 while that of the Rivian R1T is $73,000.

Conclusion

The F-150 Lightning, Ford’s new electric truck, comes with a powerful electric motor, high performance, and a wallet-friendly price, which makes it a good option for those who are searching for an electric truck featuring both affordability and good electric range along with capability to maintain high speeds. However, we are still waiting to see if it was the big sales boost to attrac the buyers and reassert its dominance of the pickup truck market. Thus far, the Lightning is on the deserving brink of ascension into a thriving future.

Written by Liviu Marcus

I'm passionate about cars (I'm a BMW fan), computers, and everything related to technological evolution. I like to drive and have new experiences driving the latest models of cars from all brands. I share all my car experiences with the readers of the AutomobileGator blog.

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