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Ford has officially announced the F-150 Lightning, an electrically automated version of its popular pickup truck. This product, which will stand up to Tesla Cybertruck and Hummer EVQ, is expected to become one of the leaders in electric pickups and SUVs that will be released one after another in the US as a future pickup truck.
The F-15 Lightning features dual motors, 420 kW, 563 horsepower, and a maximum torque of 775 775 lb-ft, and a zero-back is 4 seconds. Unlike the tough pickup truck-like appearance, it is equipped with a BlueCruise function that allows you to run hands-free on the highway with advanced electronic control. With a 15.5-inch touch screen, the Sync 4A infotainment system compatible with Apple Car Play, Google Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa helps a comfortable drive. In addition, for the first time in the F series, the door can be locked or started by replacing a smartphone with a remote control key, and system updates can be completed in 2 minutes by OTA.
There are two types of batteries in the standard range of 110 kWh and optional 150 kWh. You may be concerned about battery damage due to off-road driving shock, but taking this into account, the battery pack is placed between the sturdy frames and enclosed in a sealed waterproof case protected by a skid plate. It is also a liquid-cooled type that dissipates battery heat.
The estimated range is 370 km or 483 km, depending on the battery. The mileage is equipped with a function that calculates how much driving is possible by calculating the payload, the presence or absence of towing, and the weather to traffic conditions, and provides a search for available charging stations. In the future, more weather conditions and road up and down are expected to be calculated through the update.
The extended range version is available with a 150kW DC quick charger and can add 87km mileage to a 10-minute charge. In addition, in 41 minutes, you can fill up from 15% to 80% of the remaining amount. Charging at home is also possible by connecting a mobile charger equipped with a basic power source to a 240C outlet, and charging for 21 miles per hour. However, charging at 15% on a 240V power supply takes 14 hours in the standard range and 19 hours in the extended range. The mobile charger can also use 120V power, but the charging time increases.
Ford also prepares 48A for home and 80A installed charging, reducing charging time from 15% to 8 hours for extended-range models with 80A dual chargers. In addition, when a power outage occurs, such as a disaster, the EV battery provides power to the home, so an extended range model can cover three days’ worth of power for a general household. When connected to a charger, the EV and power supply mode automatically changes to the charging mode when the power failure is restored in case of a power outage. Ford plans to expand this feature in the future to provide a mode that automatically switches power to EVs and homes only at peaks when electricity rates are high. Related information can be found here.
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