The commercial-oriented, cheaper version will be available later.
Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning last night to great fanfare. The all-electric pickup comes in at a low price of less than $40,000, with no destination or delivery charges. This is a remarkable price for the technology contained. But not all markets will get Lightnings at such an affordable price. Canadian customers will have to pay a little more for them, at least temporarily.
Ford Canada’s consumer site lists the Lightning at CA$68,000 (or 56,352 today at current exchange rates). This is quite a lot higher than the US’s $39974 but Canadian customers will still be able to purchase a luxurious XLT version. The XLT in the US starts at $52,974 (CA$63,000.923). This is several thousand dollars less than the Canadian version, but there’s a caveat. According to Ford Canada , the Canadian XLT has more standard features.
Canadian Lightning XLT includes Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist 2.0 and heated front seats. It also features LED box lighting with zone lighting, power down tailgate, heat-sensing wipers and Ford’s 9.6-kW Pro-Power Onboard generator system. Canadians who want a less expensive Lightning will need to wait for the commercial-oriented version of Ford’s Pro Power Onboard generator system. However, specifications are still not available. It will cost CA$58,000 (48,065). This is more than the entry-level, commercial-oriented F-150, which will be available in the US at $39,974.
Two battery options are available for the F150 Lightning: standard-range and extended-range. The SR model produces 426 horsepower (318 kilowatts), and the ER version produces a terrifying 563 horsepower (420 kW). Both versions produce 775 pound-feet (1.051 Newton-meters), of torque. Although the truck can travel 60 miles per hour (96 km per hour) in just 4.4 seconds it is not the only feature. The truck can also power your home up to three days in case of an emergency.