Ford’s NEW F150 Lightning Will CRUSH The Industry!
Industry smooth swift and simple these are the kinds of things that come to mind when one envisions themselves behind the wheel a ford’s renowned f-150 lightning since its introduction four years ago it has been america’s favorite demand the 2022 ford f-150 lightning on the other hand is swift fun to drive and
Highly adaptable it’s the whole micro kit and caboodle this new ford f-150 lightning will definitely destroy the competition do you want to know more about ford’s new f-150 lightning what makes it so special want to know more well stay tuned with future central and subscribe to our channel as one of the most anticipated
Vehicles for 2022 the lightning had a long waiting list the 2022 ford f-150 lightning could be the most important electric vehicle since tesla’s model s with up to 563 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque a base price of around forty thousand dollars and the ability to tow up to ten thousand pounds as well
As power your house now let’s talk about its specifications first the exterior is designed to look like a regular f-150 the 2022 ford f-150 lightning’s regular appearance is one of its head and tail lights a front and rear light bar a closed off grille a charging door near the front driver wheel and the truck’s rounded
Edges improve aerodynamics but for the most part it’s just another f-150 on the road that simple design may not sound appealing but it is a different approach to appeal when compared to tesla cyber truck or the hummer ev even the upcoming chevy silverado ev appears to be distinct from the gas powered model that
Is not the case with lightning that’s probably why it only took ford about three and a half years to go from i wonder to we want that’s not to say ford simply swapped out an engine for a battery and a few motors a lot of changes occurred beneath the skin and more on that when we get to the performance however the
Average person might not notice lightning parked site ev performance 60 miles per hour in about pounds when it comes to trucks the performance also durability and towing capacity and all of those categories the 2022 ford f-150 lightning shines brightly ford also claims to have put the lightning through all
The same rigorous tests as its gasoline-powered sibling resulting in four tough the 2022 f-150 lightning has two motors one between the front wheels and one between the rear wheels for power this configuration results in a standard 4×4 drivetrain across all trims the dual motors and the heavy 1 500 pound battery
Mounted beneath the floorboard lower the center of gravity this reduces body roll when cornering resulting in a smoother ride the lightning has numerous costs facts and figures there are four trim levels available from ford pro xlt lariat and platinum they are priced from around forty thousand dollars to nearly one hundred
Thousand dollars each trim includes two battery options the smaller 98 kilowatt hour battery provides 230 miles of range and 452 horsepower with 775 pound-feet of torque an insane number while the larger 131 kilowatt hour extended range battery for ten thousand dollars more increases range to 320 miles with 580
Horsepower and the same 775 pound-feet of torque for the record the popular ford raptor has only 450 horsepower that type of electric oomph according to ford should propel the lightning to 60 miles per hour in the mid 4 second range it certainly felt that way during fastest cv truck on the market as the rivian
Can outrun it in a drag race but it scoots ford used a military-grade aluminum alloy to create the body this is mounted on a new frame designed to house the 1500 pound battery and all the wirings for an electric vehicle this massive power pack raises the truck’s weight to six thousand to seven thousand pounds making it
Heavier than the current f-150 the extra weight could make the ride more difficult to compensate ford equipped the lightning with independent rear suspension for the first time an f-150 history ford has added a skid plate underneath to protect the battery and motors making it a worthy off-road vehicle ford protected
The battery with a waterproof housing with crash absorption for off-roading shady construction sites or dropping a boat into the lake anyone who has dropped their phone in a pool or puddle of water knows how damaging a truck the lightning has some exciting news for those looking for a truck to tow their toys
With the extended range battery pack the truck can tow approximately ten thousand pounds and haul approximately two thousand pounds in the with other reliable towers such as the gmc sierra ford’s intelligent range is yet another brilliant move the harder it works as with all battery-powered devices the less efficient
It is ford 4 saw this range of anxiety and hauling and towing by utilizing sensors and cloud-based data if you spend your weekends hauling your gigantic wakeboard boat from your cabin in the woods to the lake the lightning has you covered fill in the trailer information on the 15 and a half inch vertical touchscreen
Enter your destination and the truck will use that information along with current weather conditions and route elevation confident that you’ll have some lake time and be home in time for your lobster dinner without having to charge the driver can choose between four different drive modes normal sport off-road
And tow haul using either the 12-inch horizontal screen on the pro and xlt trims or the massive 15 and a half inch vertical screen adjust testing the drive mode like most vehicles changes the characteristics of the vehicle including how much energy it puts back into the battery especially during downhill tow haul sessions
Charge times you buy the extended range battery for your 2022 ford f-150 lightning ford includes a ford charge station pro and home charger or you can buy one for one thousand three hundred ten dollars if you have the standard battery with this charger you can charge your truck from 15 to 100 percent in 10 hours
And if you can find a level 3 charger you can charge the lightning from 15 to 80 in 44 minutes in an emergency that same level 3 charger can provide 41 miles of range in just 10 minutes that’s a lot more time than you’d spend at the gas station to get the same range but that’s a part of the deal with an ev the interior
Is notable for its spacious cabin massive touch screen and abundance of outlets the cabin of the 2022 ford f-150 lightning feels identical to the gas powered model when you open the large door you can easily step up to the inviting perforated leather seats the tall roof excellent visibility and panoramic
Sunroof made the cabin feel enormous there is plenty of headroom and leg room in both the front and back seats ford’s foldable center console table for working is another notable feature the drive selector collapses into the console with the push of a button and the large armrest flips open like a book to double the
Workspace this is ideal for storing a laptop laying out documents or storing your lunch bag in your truck while you picnic no ev would be complete without the iconic frunk or front trunk which we adore this storage space popularized by tesla makes use of what is used to house the engine and all of its associated
Parts ford claims that it can fit two to one checked bag and ford claims that the lightning you buy will improve over time thanks to cloud-based ai over-the-air updates and user feedback tesla pioneer this type of ownership and experience and ford is simply advancing it sure and chevy silverado ev but it is believed
That the f-150 lightning will maintain ford’s position has the best-selling pickup truck in the industry so that was it for today we hope that you liked our video and if you did please give it a thumbs up and make sure you let us know what you think about the ford by leaving us a comment below and say bye
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Ford's NEW F150 Lightning Will CRUSH The Industry! By Future Central