2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Specs, Price, Towing Capacity – The electric F-150 is finally here after years of waiting. According to the most recent reports, the new model will be available around the middle of 2022 in the year 2023, dubbed the Ford F-150 Lightning. We have already uncovered most of the information about the pickup truck that will be coming out as well as the powertrain. Two variations of the pickup in regards to the powertrain and battery.
Regarding general design, it will not be too different from the traditional F-150. The overall style will remain identical, with only a few minor differences which highlight the vehicle’s electric design. Similar is the case about the interior design, which will be highlighted by huge infotainment screens.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Redesign
Exterior And Interior Design
If you’re looking for the basic design features The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning won’t be any different than its regular model. The overall design will stay similar and, based on the information we have so far, the first model will be available in an open layout with a shorter bed. There will be other options later.
The design will be identical to the regular model, with some variations, like the unique LED lighting on the front. Of course, you can count on some “Lighting” badges around the vehicle too.
In terms of inside design, the layout will be largely identical to the regular model. Based on what we look at in rendering photos the majority of the dashboard is similar, with just some minor variations. Of course, the instrument cluster is slightly different, being adapted to an all-electric drivetrain. There is also a large horizontally-oriented infotainment screen.
At present, the only version available in the crew cab model that has a 5.5-footbed. Other models will likely be available in the future.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Engine
Finally, we have reached the most important feature in the design of this truck. The brand new 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning will be available in two versions. Standard Range and the Standard Range model will come with a maximum range of 220 miles. It will have two electric motors and a maximum power of approximately 426 horsepower. The Extended-Range model will have an extra battery as well as an extended range of approximately 300 miles. It will also have stronger electric motors which will produce approximately 563 horsepower, and 775 pounds of torque.
In terms of the towing capacity at its maximum for the Standard Range model, it is the Standard Range model will be capable of towing around 7.700 pounds and the Extended-Range model is expected to tow about 10.000 pounds. The maximum payload is expected to be approximately 2.000 or 1.800 pounds, or 1.800 and 1.800 respectively. A fascinating aspect of 2023’s Ford F-150 Lightning is that the Blue Oval company plans to include a tiny gasoline engine. The engine will be put in the bed of the cargo and function as an extender of range. BMW also came up with a similar idea with the i3 hatchback, a small hatchback. It comes with a scooter with a 650cc engine that recharges the battery. Further details will be revealed shortly.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Release Date And Price
We are expecting in 2023 that the Ford F-150 Lightning will hit the market in the spring of 2023. The price starting point should be somewhere around 42.000 dollars, based on the most recent reports.