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by Tyler Durden
Monday, May 24, 2021 - 06:50 PM
There was a ton of hype last week when Ford Motor Company unveiled its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. As of Friday, Ford secured more than 44,000 reservations for the new truck.
Ford s first all-electric truck is expected to have a targeted range between 230 and 300 miles depending on the version the customer chooses. Ford said the truck could haul up to 10,000 pounds.
Auto blog Jalopnik points out that Ford failed to release data on how hauling or towing would affect range last week.
In an emailed response, Vice News had a similar question and asked a Ford spokeswoman.
Ford introduces F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup targeted at commercial customers
Ford unveiled the all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning Pro, a version of the electric F-150 Lightning (earlier post) targeted at commercial customers. The Pro joins E-Transit in the lineup of Ford work-ready electric vehicles, backed by a nationwide network offering EV-certified fleet sales, service and financing.
Registrations have opened at Fleet.Ford.com; when the pickup arrives next year, it will be supported by an established network of 644 electric vehicle-certified Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers across the US offering sales, service, financing and charging solutions, as well as 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers.
With a starting MSRP of $39,974 before tax incentives, the always-on 4x4 F-150 Lightning Pro with the standard range battery targets an EPA-estimated 230-mile range and includes a complimentary 32-amp Ford Mobile Charger, making the transition affordable for small and medium-size busine