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Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range 0-60 mph now under 4 seconds

Teslarati

The Ford F-150 Lightning with Extended Range Battery will be one quick truck, with the veteran automaker recently announcing that the vehicle’s 0-60 mph time has been updated to less than 4 seconds. The F-150 Lightning’s Standard Range Battery also saw an increase from 426 hp to 452 hp. . Lightning fast!

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Ford F-150 Lightning sees price increase of up to $8,500

Teslarati

Ford’s recent round of updates for its highly-acclaimed F-150 Lightning include a notable price increase for the all-electric pickup truck’s numerous variants. The veteran automaker noted that it is adjusting the price of the Lightning due to “significant material cost increases” and a variety of other factors. .

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How Do Trailers Affect EV Range?

Clean Fleet Report

According to Kelly Blue Book, the following popular vehicles can easily pull a trailer: Published towing capabilities are: GMC Hummer EV : 7,500 pounds. Some vehicles have extended-range options that carry higher weights than the standard model for a higher price. Rivian R1T : 11,000 pounds.

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It’s in the powertrain!

Electric Auto Association

What most people care about in an EV is range, and the brute force approach taken by many legacy manufacturers is to extend range by including a bigger battery. But batteries are heavy, so larger batteries reduce both range and acceleration, and are unnecessary for the usual short-range trips.

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The Hottest EVs Coming Out in 2023-2024 and How to Save Big on Them

EV Life

Chevrolet Blazer EV Release Date: Summer 2023 Starting Price: $44,995 Chevrolet jumped into the EV market with both feet and has several highly anticipated electric vehicles debuting in 2023-2024, none more so than the Chevy Blazer EV. 4 , and the Tesla Model Y.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

According to Ford, that translates to three days for an average 30 kilowatt-per-hour-per-day house with the extended-range Lightning battery, or as long as 10 days when used with a home solar power system that is equipped with a transfer switch that disconnects the house from the grid. No word yet on which EVs will take part. (GM

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

Cars That Think

Starting well-equipped from $68,575, which is in line with prices for loaded, gasoline-powered light-duty pickups, the Rivian is a relative powerhouse of design, innovation and all-around capability. An optional 180-kilowatt-hour battery (for $10,000) extends range past 400 miles.

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