Ford F-150 Lightning Flash Variant Comes with Extended-Range Battery and Heat Pump


Ford is introducing a new F-150 Lightning model – F-150 Lightning Flash – a tech-forward offering that brings together most of current customers’ favorite features under $70,000.

The F-150 Lightning Flash expands on the XLT model line by adding in-demand tech capabilities, including an extended-range battery, which has a targeted EPA-estimated range of 320 miles, available Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving, and a standard 15.5-inch touchscreen for seamless interactions and navigation.

The F-150 Lightning Flash customer values an EV powertrain and advanced tech features paired with a more accessible price point and the F-150’s proven ability to handle anything- whether it’s people, pets, or gear.

“The F-150 Lightning Flash is a direct outcome of engaging with and learning from our customers. This truck combines many of the technology-forward features our customers love in our EV lineup, at a more accessible price. With an EPA-estimated 320 miles of range, the Lighting Flash is another example of the speed at which we are adapting to grow our EV business.”  – – Marin Gjaja, Chief Operating Officer, Ford Model e.

The F-150 Lightning Flash comes with version 1.2 of the Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology, which includes Lane Change Assist, allowing the driver to change lanes hands-free by tapping the turn signal once the path is clear, and In-Lane Repositioning to help to keep the vehicle in its lane while subtly shifting position away from vehicles in adjacent lanes. It will also improve over time with software updates.

And, with a new flexible option, customers can choose to activate BlueCruise at any point during their vehicle ownership journey – at purchase, annually or even monthly – and use it when they need it. Customers can also try BlueCruise for 90 days from vehicle purchase during a complimentary trial.

The F-150 Lightning Flash gets standard 15.5-inch touchscreen with swipe capability, extended range battery with an EPA-estimated 320 miles of range, power tailgate, tailgate step with tailgate work surface and heat pump to optimize the vehicle’s energy consumption.

F-150 Lightning drivers can access the BlueOval Charge Network, North America’s largest public charging network with over 84,000 chargers. Starting next year, F-150 Lightning drivers also will have access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers, making it the largest integrated fast-charge network across the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, Ford EV dealers are also adding public-facing fast-chargers and locations to the BlueOval Charge Network.

Charging a vehicle at home is as simple as charging a phone. F-150 Lightning owners can charge overnight with the available Ford Mobile Charger on a 240V wall outlet. To maximize home charging speed and connected features at home, they can purchase the Ford Connected Charge Station and its on-demand 48 amps of power.

The 2024 F-150 Lightning Family

Early 2024, the following will be available for online customer orders:

– The F-150 Lightning Pro with standard range will be available for order starting at $49,995
– The F-150 Lightning XLT with standard range will be available for order starting at $57,495
– The F-150 Lightning Flash with extended range will be available for order starting at $69,995
– The F-150 Lightning Lariat with extended range will be available for order starting at $77,495
– The F-150 Lightning Platinum with extended range will be available for order starting at $89,995
– The limited-edition F-150 Lightning Platinum Black with extended range will be available for order at $97,995

Blagojce Krivevski



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