The F-150 Lightning Is Again In Manufacturing, And Ford's EV Truck Has Adjustments Incoming

Moreover using the additional manufacturing capability to compensate for deliveries to affected person reservation holders, Ford additionally intends to make use of the respiratory room to introduce a few new trim ranges for the F-150 Lightning. Whereas the precise particulars of the brand new trim ranges aren’t but obtainable, Chief Buyer Officer Marin Gjaja said that “We’ve got realized lots from our first-ever EV truck clients, together with a desire for expertise and visible differentiation,” which suggests {that a} larger distinction between the Lightning and its ICE-powered siblings is forthcoming. As it’s, the Lightning is essentially the most tech-heavy F-150 ever with Professional Energy Onboard (a 9.6-kilowatt cellular generator), Ford BlueCruise, and an obtainable Energetic Driving Help System. 

In whole, Ford’s Rouge EV Heart is forecasting over 70,000 F-150 Lightning electrical vans produced in 2023, with an annual capability of 150,000 items going ahead. Though the newest manufacturing facility pause was voluntary, Ford misplaced a number of weeks’ value of manufacturing time earlier this 12 months when battery provide and security issues compelled the Rouge EV manufacturing facility to quickly shut.