Ford revealed details of a less powerful version of its upcoming 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup for business and government fleets on Monday. Called the Lightning Pro, the pickup is equipped with a standard battery that’s good for an estimated 230 miles and costs $39,974, the same as the base price for retail F-150 Lightnings.
The base Lightning Pro’s two electric motors are expected to generate 426 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque. The base model can tow up to 5,000 pounds and carry a payload up to 2,000. A larger battery option will give Lightning Pro a 300-mile range, 563 horsepower, and the ability to tow 10,000 pounds. Prices start at $49,974. Lightning Pros have four-wheel drive.
Ford will also offer telematics services including geofencing, tracking, and service alerts.
Autotrader’s research shows nearly 40 percent of buyers shopping for a pickup would consider electric power, according to the article. Ford expects U.S. sales of electric pickups and vans to reach 1 million a year by 2030.
The Lightning goes on sale in spring 2022.
