The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning is Ford’s all-electric truck with great electric power and futuristic vibe. If you are considering getting an electric truck, the Lightning should be on your list of considerations. Let’s look at the main features of the Lighting to see whether it’s the truck for you.
Key Points
- The Lightning has an all-electric exterior to the classic F-150 body.
- The interior is like the gas-powered 2024 F-150.
- The driving range is between 240 and 320 miles.
- The towing capacity is between 7,700 and 10,000 pounds depending on battery capacity.
- The MSRP range is $50,000–$90,000.
What colors does the 2024 F-150 Lightning come in?
The 2024 F-150 Lightning has the following exterior colors:
- Avalanche
- Agate Black
- Antimatter Blue
- Carbonized Gray
- Iconic Silver
- Oxford White
- Rapid Red (extra cost)
- Star White (extra cost)
The 2024 Lightning’s exterior is like the gas-powered F-150, but it has some differences. The Lightning has unique LED lighting, electric wheel designs, and a modern but different grille. Other than these differences, the Lightning carries on the F-150’s classic body look with a modern and futuristic look.
What is the new Lightning’s interior like?
The 2024 Lightning’s interior is the same as the gas-powered F-150’s interior. However, the Lightning is only available in a SuperCab cabin with a 5.5-foot bed, but you get a frunk (front trunk) with 14.1 cubic feet of space that can haul up to 400 pounds of extra cargo. Plus, the frunk has electrical charging plugs and drain plugs. The interior has comfortable seating and plenty of legroom for both the front and back seats. As with other Ford models, you can get a basic trim or a fancier trim depending on your needs or wants.
The Lightning trims have a standard 12.0-inch touchscreen with SYNC 4 software, but the Lariat and Platinum trims have a 15.5-inch touchscreen. The SYNC 4 system comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspot, navigation, and other software features. However, the Lariat comes with an 8-speaker B&O sound system and the Platinum comes with an 18-speaker B&O sound system.
What kind of range does the 2024 F-150 Lightning have?
The new F-150 Lightning has two ranges with its two battery options:
- 240 miles with the 98-kWh battery that has 452 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque (Standard)
- 320 miles with the 131-kWh battery that has 580 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque (Optional)
The Lightning uses a dual-motor setup (a motor for each axle) that gives it electric AWD. The Pro trim can hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds while the Lariat Extended Range trim can hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. As for towing, the Lightning can tow up to 7,700 pounds with the standard battery while the extended battery can tow up to 10,000 pounds. However, the standard battery can haul up to 2,000 pounds while the extended battery can only tow up to 1,800 pounds.
One important note is if you go with the Platinum trim, you only get 300 miles of range. As for charging, the Lightning can charge at home using 110- and 220-volt outlets, but it can use DC fast-charging stations as well. The Lightning can go from 15 to 80 percent of battery capacity in about 44 minutes; furthermore, the Lightning has a backup generator that can supply three days of electricity if the battery is fully charged.
The Lightning has the following safety features:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Pedestrian Detection
- Lane-Departure Warning
- Lane-Keeping Assistance
- Adaptive Cruise Control (optional)
The Lightning can also come with BlueCruise. This system gives you hands-free semi-autonomous driving. Plus, with certain pre-mapped routes, the Lightning can accelerate, brake, and steer without any input from the driver. So, if this is of interest to you, you should probably get it.
How much does a new F-150 Lightning cost?
The 2024 F-150 Lightning has the follow MSRPs:
- Pro SuperCrew Cab — $49,995
- XLT SuperCrew Cab — $57,495
- SuperCrew Cab Flash— $69,995
- Lariat SuperCrew Cab — $77,495
- Platinum SuperCrew Cab— $89,995
The price of each trim can change depending on upgrades you get to the exterior, interior, battery capacity, and so on.
Final Thought
The biggest attraction of the 2024 F-150 Lightning is its all-electric capability. With great driving range, high towing capacity, optional semi-autonomous driving, and advanced tech, the Lightning is a great choice to consider for an all-electric truck. If you need more information, please contact us.