Ford's F-150 Lightning's EPA range got released for the EV, and it can run up to 320 miles until the next time it requires a power source to charge its batteries. The new EV's range is a massive factor for buyers and customers considering it for their next electric vehicle, mainly because it signifies the distance it can travel.
The EV's range is also inferior to GM's Hummer EV, which has a maximum capacity of 392 miles.
Ford F-150 Lightning EV EPA Range is 320 Miles
The Ford F-150 Lightning EV's EPA range is now known to the public, and CEO Jim Farley revealed this via Twitter, saying that the vehicle's range exceeded expectations. The XLT, Lariat, and the Pro variants of the car can go up to 320 miles on a single full charge, while its Platinum variant can go up to 300 miles with its batteries.
The battery can output up to 200 kilowatts and 320 miles for the trims mentioned earlier, and it is a massive capacity for the EV. It can tow up to 7,700 pounds with the vehicle and maintain the said range for the electric car.
The hauling power of pickups will matter a lot for its consideration and its other features, with the range being a massive factor for it. Farley said that the numbers are 20 miles more than expected.
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Final EPA-estimated range for F-150 Lightning:
— Jim Farley (@jimfarley98) March 21, 2022
⚡️XLT, Lariat & Pro trims = 320 miles w/ extended range. 230 for standard.
⚡️Platinum trim = 300 miles
That's 20 more miles than our initial target for ER. Congrats to @Ford engineers who keep making #F150Lightning even better! pic.twitter.com/ktPey2Hm11
Ford F-150 Lightning EV vs. GM Hummer EV
The Ford F-150 Lightning EV's top rival now is the GM Hummer EV, and there are slight differences to its range. Despite having a small difference, GM's Hummer EV can only output 329 miles, and it is nine more miles compared to Ford.
According to The Verge, the GM Hummer EV has approximately 350 miles on its batteries, making Ford's EV pickup inferior to it.
Ford F-150 Lightning EV's Features
One of Ford's top features for the F-150 Lightning EV is to act as a power bank during natural disasters and provide power to the home for all the essential needs of the public. As a vehicle that mainly relies on batteries, it will not only act as something that draws power from electrical grids but also act as a power source for different needs.
The company also had rumors for its future vehicles and the releases it will bring, particularly with the FordPass app that focused on a "driverless parking" feature for the car. There are a lot of vehicle manufacturers that already focus on a driverless parking feature, and it brings a safe and efficient experience that follows lines and does it with an AI.
One of the top priorities when choosing an electric vehicle is its range, and the new release from Ford is a massive factor to consider when buying an EV, mainly its new pickup truck. The public would want a powerful vehicle that also gives decent mileage, which Ford aims to deliver with the new F-150 Lightning.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
