F150 Lightning Predictions

[Bob Anderson]

Well, so far they've leaked a 300+ range.

That's decent, but I think it hints to the much higher price.

-Crissa

Link?

 

[Crissa]

Link?

I saw it in a larger EV show, alas.

-Crissa

 

[Eye of Elon]

I'll say they will have 1 model available to prevent too much decline in ICE sales.

It will be an AWD Crew Cab, but it will be the overall length of the current supercab, due to a shorter front end (frunk)...so about 231.5 inches overall. It's width will be about the same 80".

Ground clearance will be better then the ICE F150 but not as good as the CT...I'll say 12" on stock 32" tires...opposed to the CTs 35s. Same for the approach angle; better then ICE F150 but not as good as the CT...I'll say 30 degrees.

[ ] $68,000
[ ] 500 mile range
[ ] 12,000lb towing
[ ] 2,000lb payload
[ ] Dual Motor
[ ] 0-60 under 5 sec
[ ] V2G, air compressor, bed outlets

So in a more traditional but modified look you get V2G and the same range for just a hair cheaper then the tri-motor CT. But it won't be as quick or fast, nor as much payload or towing capacity, (it will still lose the tug of war) nor will it have as much ground clearance as the CT, the suspension will not be air, nor adjustable, and it will have slightly worse approach angles.

Per previously disclosed patent application it will also have the range extender option available that sits and fits in the location of a traditional truck bed tool box.

That range extender wasn't too popular with the tree huggers around here but I think it's great idea. Hopefully Tesla makes an all battery range extender to compete.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Based on the Mach-E (family member has one, quite impressive) I suspect the Lightning will be aggressively priced and quite competent, but will appeal to people who prefer the status-quo design-wise.

 

[EasternSP]

The range will be based upon the lightest configuration of the vehicle. Once you throw in a passenger or two, a load in the bed of the truck and a trailer, that range falls off real fast. Good luck getting through a work day on one charge.

 

[jerhenderson]

I think it'll have a 250 mile range, a $70+k price (over 100k with options) and basically be a really fast version of their Raptor specs wise.

It'll be heavier than the Cybertruck, go not as far, and cost more.

-Crissa

... with a vague ETA for sale

 

[jerhenderson]

The range will be based upon the lightest configuration of the vehicle. Once you throw in a passenger or two, a load in the bed of the truck and a trailer, that range falls off real fast. Good luck getting through a work day on one charge.

one charge would be enough for our city to convert its fleet to all electric. and most people don't drive around with full truck beds every day. god forbid it gets plugged in to recharge while on a job site.

 

[FutureBoy]

And it'll be 'best in class' by defining the Cybertruck (and other trucks) out of its class.

-Crissa

So you're saying the Ford will be outclassed by CT? LOL

 

[Rthardison]

I sure hope it's not another Hummer repeat. It's a tough position to be in. Can't be too good or it'll hurt ice sales, can't be awful or it'll make Ford look behind in EV technology and in turn erode investor confidence. Profit margin probably isn't as good so don't want to sell too many. The whole auto industry transition is going to be fascinating to watch.

I agree. If there wasn’t a Tesla, we would not be having a BEV reveal. It would be PHEV. Tesla is keeping all the legacy auto makers honest. Think Nissan Leaf and Prius. That is where we were going before Tesla. Pathetic electric and great PHEV.

 

[Bob Anderson]

Yahoo Lifestyle: The All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning Has Arrived. Here’s Everything We Know..
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/electric-ford-f-150-lightning-200000971.html

 

[Crissa]

Oh, they managed to have one priced under the Cybertruck! Nice.

-Crissa

 

[Eye of Elon]

It will be epic CGI, all the Ford trucks of the past racing on a desert lake bed, into a threatening storm cloud. A gravelly voiced announcer says some words, then a bunch of lightening and thunder as the F150 Lightening rockets out the desert storm!

Cut to the Truck of the Future outracing a flash flood down an Arroyo.....

 

[CybrTrkWdWk]

Impressively competitive with CT price wise. If Tesla doesn't get a new tax credit/rebate, it will actually be cheaper than CT for 300mi dual motor f150...assuming the reported $52,974 is pre-rebate price. I still would rather have a truck with no paint!

 

[VI Tesla]

Just saw this on twitter:




Sawyer Merritt

@SawyerMerritt


I was able to get my hands on the F-150 Lightning specs before tonights unveiling. Per my sources: • Standard range battery: 230 miles. Ext Range battery 300 miles. • Starting price before tax credits $39.9K. "xlt" model $52.9K. • 563hp, 775 torque • Mid-2022 launch 1/4









2:12 PM · May 19, 2021·Twitter Web App

https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1395125187394351107/retweets
• zero to 60 mph in the mid-4-second range • 2,000lb payload In standard range. Maximum 10K towing capacity. • 12-inch instrument cluster with a customizable interface within the driver’s cockpit and a 15.5-inch infotainment screen in mounted on dash. 2/4

There’s also Onboard Scales, which estimates payload size and how it will affect your battery range. • 400 liters of storage space in the frunk • These figures are just targets right now 3/4



• Included 80-amp charging station that can add an average of 30 miles of range per hour and fully charge the truck from 15 to 100 percent in roughly eight hours. • The Lightning is also the first F-Series truck to include an independent rear suspension 4/4



Or course we won't know if these are right until tonights unveiling so take this info with a grain of salt.

 

[cyberhunter]

Those specs will appeal to a lot of people. The frunk being so large will appeal to truck guys that don't want to have a tonneau cover on the bed of the truck but want to keep certain items out of the elements. The towing specs and payload are a bit weak when you compare to the CT, but in-line with the F-150