Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is the EV built for tradies
Blue Oval pitches electric pick-up truck at commercial sector with dirt-cheap tradie-focused modelFord has taken the covers off an affordable, tradie-focused version of its all-new fully-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.
Dubbed the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro and emerging just days after the Blue Oval brand provided full details of its first battery-powered full-size pick-up, the F-150 Lightning, the tradie version has bargain pricing set from just $US39,974 ($A51,632) or as little as $US26,974 ($A34,841) in select US states that have EV subsidies, including Maine, Oregon, Vermont and Colorado.
The Pro comes with fewer standard features and the option of a Standard Range or Extended Range battery pack, priced from the same $US40K mark.
Standard Range variants deliver an outstanding 318kW/1051Nm, a driving range of around 370km, a payload of up to 907kg and a towing capacity of 2267kg, which can be upped to 3175kg with the optional Max Trailer Tow Package.
The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Extended Range brings a higher price tag of $US49,974 ($A64,555), as well as a higher power output of 420kW (peak torque remains at 1051Nm) and a longer 483km driving range.
Maximum braked towing capacity is rated at 4535kg in the Extended Range when the Max Trailer Tow Package is fitted.
The rear tray of each measures up at 1676mm in length.
Charging via a 150kW DC fast-charger is said to take around 44 minutes (Standard Range) or 41 minutes (Extended Range) to deliver up to 80 per cent of charge, while a quick 10 minutes is said to add 66km or 87km of range to each model respectively.
Along with the ability to lug around more gear, the Lightning Pro will come with a more tradie-focused interior too, including vinyl upholstery, a large 12.0-inch infotainment unit and another 12-inch “productivity screen”.
It also carries over the same ‘frunk’ luggage area, equipped with four 120-volt AC outlets and two USB ports.
Standard driver assistance aids include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist and blind spot monitoring.
The exterior of the Lightning Pro is also a little less flaunty, with a regular blacked-out grille instead of the full-width LED light bar version found on its more expensive lifestyle-based sibling.
Black bumpers and door handles also replace the colour-coded body parts of the F-150 Lightning.
Production of the new electric utes is set to begin in 2022, but as we’ve reported, a lack of right-hand drive production for the new-generation F-150 means it’s unlikely to ever be offered Down Under, from Ford Australia at least.
It also remains to be seen whether independent conversion companies will tackle the EV pick-up for Australian buyers.
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