When Is The Ford F-150 Lightning Release Date?

The Ford F-150 Lightning release date has passed, and our inventory has received fresh stock of these ultra-advanced, eco-friendly trucks for you to explore. From work-ready to luxury-lined and everything in between, the 2024 F-150 Lightning represents the future of Ford trucks combined with the long-running benefits you've come to love. In short, it's the most dramatic evolution the F-150 has ever seen, propelling the beloved best-selling model to new all-electric, seamlessly connected heights.

That's only the beginning, really, as an entire suite of purposeful tech and unique work, play, and power solutions will make this the most cutting-edge Ford F-150 ever to hit the road. With time-tested toughness and modern semi-autonomous driving capabilities leading the charge, you'll want to see the many exciting sides of the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning.

So read on and explore the truck that's taking the market by storm. Then, browse our available inventory on this page and visit us at Bell Ford to test-drive the new Ford F-150 Lightning.

It's Been a Long Time Coming

It may have debuted with lightning-quick fanfare, but the original Ford F-150 Lightning release date had been brewing for a long time. Developed over many prior years, we saw our first glimpse of what's possible in 2019 with a prototype all-electric F-150. Now, the fully functional production version is entering its third model year and advancing the fruits of that intensive development process to even higher heights. The all-electric full-size pickup truck is now a proven reality on the road and at the job site.

Ford F-150 Lightning Range and Charging

Range is one of the most important specs for an all-electric vehicle, and the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning will impress you and any of your gasoline-dedicated friends with an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles¹ for the standard-range battery. An incredible EPA-estimated range of up to 320 miles¹ accompanies the available extended-range battery.

With North America's largest public charging network² backing every Ford F-150 Lightning, your charging needs won't go unanswered. Even if you don't have a dedicated electric vehicle charging station, you'll be covered, as every F-150 Lightning is available with a 30-amp Mobile Power Cord charger to use with a typical 120-volt or 240-volt outlet (like the ones you'd find in your home).

Helping to remove any range anxiety, the first Ford F-150 Lightning release date debuted an innovative feature called Intelligent Range, and this system is only smarter in 2024. In essence, it precisely calculates an estimated range figure by taking into account the weather, traffic conditions, road grade, payload, tow weight, and more. The estimated range displayed will update as these conditions change, giving you a more accurate picture of your driving capabilities than most EVs can provide.

Ford F-150 Lightning Performance and Practicality

So the Ford F-150 Lightning release date has brought competitive all-electric specs to reduce any sense of EV range anxiety, but what about the traditional truck benchmarks? Fear not; they're all hit with powerful capabilities. You'll find that 452 horsepower accompanies the Standard Range battery, while the larger Extended Range battery delivers 580 horsepower.

Both batteries provide an impressive 775 pound-feet of torque and can go from zero to 60 in as little as 3.8 seconds, enough force to fully earn the legendary F-150 badge.

What these specs also help deliver are work-ready capacities for any job. Starting with the size, the F-150 Lightning is only available with a 5.5-foot bed and SuperCrew cab configuration. In that bed, you can haul a maximum payload of 2,235 pounds when properly configured. Capabilities include a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds,³ meaning you'll be able to pull along just about anything for work or play.

Aside from inside the bed, cargo is well handled in the front. With the traditional gas engine gone, under the hood of the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning is a Mega Power Frunk. You can fit just about any load weighing up to 400 pounds inside it.

You can also power all your devices by using the F-150 Lightning truck's 11 available 120-volt outlets and the plentiful USB-C and USB-A ports.

Ford F-150 Lightning Features and Tech

The massive range of advanced features in this model will leave you beyond impressed. Here's a rundown of the key technology that makes the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning so exciting:

Ford Intelligent Backup Power

Nature can throw a curveball sometimes. With an F-150 Lightning, you can be prepared for it to hit. Using the Ford Charge Station Pro, leave the truck plugged in overnight. If a storm causes power to go down, Ford Intelligent Backup Power will automatically or manually activate, turning your F-150 Lightning into a home power supply⁴. It can last for multiple days with normal usage, but if you ration the power, the F-150 Lightning will provide up to 10 days of power⁵.

BlueCruise

Available to offer you semi-autonomous driving, BlueCruise works with designated sections of divided highways for hands-free driving capabilities. Dubbed Hands-Free Blue Zones, you'll find over 130,000 miles of North American roads to use it on.

Digital productivity screen and 15.5-inch portrait touch screen

Find a standard 12-inch touch-screen infotainment display with Sync 4, or choose the available expansive 15.5-inch portrait touch-screen display with Sync 4A. Either will keep you connected, displaying all you need to know in a crisp hi-res display. From voice recognition to over-the-air software updates, the infotainment options make the Ford F-150 Lightning release date a thoroughly modern event.

So does the digital productivity screen, giving you a 12-inch digital gauge cluster for even greater connectivity and control.

Selectable drive modes

Your F-150 Lightning can handle just about any terrain you may face. Choose from drive modes like Normal, Tow/Haul, Sport, or Off-Road, and performance will be optimized for the conditions at hand. With a standard 4x4 layout, the F-150 Lightning also comes with a rear eLocking axle and underbody protection to handle whatever off-road adventures you have planned.

FordPass Connect 4G LTE hotspot

While you use the available interior work surface as your mobile office, you can send emails, browse documents, and handle the workday with a 4G LTE wireless hotspot. It's one of the many ways an F-150 Lightning will help keep you connected for both work and play.

...and much more

While we can't fit all the many features here, know this: Those who buy Ford F-150 Lightning trucks are taking home a taste of the future. There's much more to discover, like the available Phone As A Key feature and the ability to open or close the Mega Power Frunk using your phone.

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Price

The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning has four trim levels: XLT, FLASH, LARIAT, and Platinum. The price of an F-150 Lightning will depend not only on which of these options you select but also on your powertrain choice, what packages you want to add, what additional truck bed accessories or driver-assistance features you select, and more. Therefore, the best way to get a clear estimate of your total and monthly costs is to reach out to our team for a no-obligation quote.

However, you can get a closer look at the trims and their specific prices by exploring our currently available selection of Ford F-150 Lightning trucks for sale. You can use the filtering functions on the left-hand side to narrow down our current offerings to those within your preferred budget.

You can also explore other alternative routes to Ford truck ownership. For example, you could lease a Ford F-150 (whether a gas or electric model) for a competitive monthly payment or check out our selection of high-quality used vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Ford F-150 Lightning tow?

Yes, the all-electric 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning can offer you an immense maximum towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds³ when equipped with the Extended Range Battery. With the Standard Range Battery, you'll get a still-impressive towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.⁶ Either way, you'll be towing all your tools, gear, or toys with serious all-electric might.

What bed sizes are available on the Ford F-150 Lightning?

The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, for now, only has a single bed size available: a very capable 5.5-foot bed. With that said, though, there is potential for more options to join in later. In addition, the 2024 F-150 Lightning is only available in a SuperCrew cab configuration with the aforementioned 5.5-foot bed size.

How much will the Ford F-150 Lightning cost?

The Ford F-150 Lightning price depends on several factors. Generally, you'll pay less for the base-level XLT trim and the most for the top-tier Platinum, with the FLASH and LARIAT falling somewhere in between. However, add-ons can affect the price, too. Reach out to our team to get a no-obligation quote and see what your monthly price would be based on down payment and other factors.

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