Surprisingly, Ford just announced that the massive F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck is going global. A model of enormous size that will land in Norway as its first stop in international expansion.
The F-150 Lightning It has been very well received in the United States. Almost 200,000 units delivered corroborate the demand that exists for a model that, in its combustion version, has held the title of best-selling vehicle for 41 uninterrupted years.
The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, USA, will build a limited volume of units for customers in Norway. The facilities of the center are being expanded to reach an annual production of 150,000 F-150 Lightning in 2023, although in Europe at the moment the number will be only a few hundred units.
The F-150 Lightning is powered by two four-wheel drive electric motors developed by 458 hp and 1,050 Nm of torquewhich allows accelerating to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds and towing up to 3.5 tons of weight
Its battery has a capacity of 98 kWh, modest if we compare it with the latest presentations such as the RAM 1500 REV, with up to 226 kWh and 800 km of EPA autonomy. In the case of Ford, autonomy remains in 483 kilometers EPAand can be charged from 15% to 80% in 39 minutes thanks to a 150 kW DC system.
In addition, the F-150 Lightning’s battery packs some convenient features that turn the vehicle into a portable power source. The Pro Power Onboard system is capable of delivering up to 2.3 kW, and is designed to charge tools, electronics, and household appliances through built-in power outlets both in a work environment and when camping offline. power grid.
The F-150 Lightning will launch in Norway in its special Lariat Launch Edition finish, and will be available in a single color, Antimatter Blue Metallic. This striking color enhances the distinctive presence of its bodywork, made from military-grade aluminum alloy to help limit weight for energy efficiency and performance.
That if, with his 5.91 meters long, 2 meters high and 2.03 meters wide, the F-150 will not be an easy model to park in European parking lots. Nor can it accommodate the charging stations of our continent.
A true colossus on wheels for which we do not have prices or an arrival date yet.
