
The performance of the all-electric F-150® Lightning™ is truly electrifying — even in minus 30-degree temperatures in Alaska.
Ford engineers spent two weeks at a restricted military base in Alaska to test the performance of the F-150® Lightning™. In particular, they tested how its all-electric powertrain adjusted power delivery to the wheels on all kinds of low-traction surfaces like, including loose snow, packed-groomed snow, complete ice, half ice-half concrete surfaces.
The result: the F-150 Lightning pickup was able to sense wheel slip and adjust power to the wheels within milliseconds, benefiting from the quick responses of the all-electric powertrain.
"F-150 Lightning in the snow is a very different ballgame compared to gas vehicles," said Nick Harris, F-150 Lightning powertrain engineer. "The responses are extremely quick and the dual motors make it as if you have two engines pumping out power in one vehicle. A lot of our work is to coordinate the two motors to work together to best deliver torque to the ground, so that customers who drive in the snow and ice ultimately feel very confident."
The F-150 Lightning offers stability and confidence in slippery conditions thanks to benefits attributed to its all-electric powertrain, and Built Ford Tough functionality:
- Standard dual motors front and rear
- Standard always-on 4x4
- Quick torque delivery
- Standard electronic-locking rear differential
- Selectable drive modes
- Low center of gravity for even more confident handling
In addition Just to Alaska, the F-150 Lightning underwent 12-hour a day testing in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Borrego Springs, Johnson Valley and at Ford's Michigan Proving Grounds near Romeo.
All-Electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning™
In addition to being a battery on wheels — that performs like no other on snow and ice — the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning™ is a solid truck all around with an array of exciting features, such as:
- Standard 4x4
- Onboard scales
- 15.5" touchscreen
- Go 0-60 in about 4.5 seconds!
- Pro-Trailer Hitch and Backup Assist
- Targeted 2,000 lbs max payload
- Targeted 10,000 lbs towing capacity†
- Dual electric motor with 563-hp, 775 lb-ft of torque
Plus, you can work and play in the F-150 Lightning™ with a premium cabin that include:
- Interior work surface
- Wireless hotspot
- Mega Power Frunk
- Tailgate work surface
- Enhanced Zone Lighting
In addition to the F-150 Lightning, experience new electric Ford innovation in the top-rated, all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Ford Maverick hybrid pickup. Plus hybrid/electric versions of many top-selling Ford models are in stock at Hilltop Ford, including the 2022 Ford Explorer Platinum, 2022 Ford Escape SE Hybrid, and Ford Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid.
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