The Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford's electric truck, promises to revolutionize the electric vehicle market. This is the great bet of the North American company

The focus of automakers in the next decades is building ever more efficient electric cars that fit in the pockets of its consumers. Thinking about it, the Ford launched this week the electric pickup truck Ford F-150 Lightning, the company's main bet to enter the market for vehicles powered by electricity.

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"For both Ford and the auto industry, the F-150 Lightning represents a watershed moment as we move toward a zero-carbon, digitally connected future.the'' declared Bill Ford, president Ford executive in the US. 

This is Ford's big bet because it is the electric version of the F, the best-selling truck in the country. Because of this, its electric version should already attract the attention of lovers of the electric powered version. Diesel. 

Batteries  

O Ford F-150 Lightning It has two liquid-cooled batteries. The standard model has a range of 370 km, while the extended version of the truck will have a range of around 482 km. It is worth noting that other factors such as towing, terrain and weather will certainly cause the range to vary greatly. 

Price  

In the US, the truck will have a starting price of $39.700. In the country, there are several government incentives that will make the price vary downwards. In some states it can be purchased for up to $30. 

Ford F-150 Charger

Ford will offer new truck owners a Monster 80A charger, Charge Station Pro. It will also have a 32A portable charger. A more powerful portable charger, the 48A, will be offered as an option. It provides much faster loading than the conventional version. 

The Ford F-150 Lightning also has an innovative system that works as a kind of power backup. In the event of a power outage in your home, the vehicle may keep the house lights on for a period. 

presentation to the public

The official presentation of the new Ford truck took place on Wednesday, the 19th. All the new features of the vehicle were finally put on display, where many people approved the vehicle's design and functionality. Watch the launch video below.

Ford's new electric vehicle has not yet been put on the market. The idea is that the vehicles begin to be negotiated at the beginning of next year. However, requests for the purchase of the vehicle have already started in the US.