On May 20, local time, Ford officially released their latest F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. The following day, automotive expert Sandy Munro uploaded a video on YouTube, sharing his initial thoughts on the new Ford model.
Sandy stated that the F-150 Lightning has a strong competitive advantage. Although he has not yet had the chance to experience it firsthand, his friends are eager to own this model. Judging from the purchasing expectations of Ford’s new and old users, and the specific details, this new electric pickup truck will also uphold the Ford F series’ quality, continuing the sales legend.
Last summer, Sandy and his team analyzed the situation of the top three electric pickup trucks in the hot US market at that time: Ford F series, Dodge RAM, and Chevrolet Silverado. With the release of the Ford F-150 Lightning this time, it has raised Sandy’s strong interest, and he also believes that its release will once again cause a buying craze among Americans.
He said that the battery design is excellent and has good potential to compete with Tesla’s Cybertruck. He also mentioned that this model will be equipped with SK Innovation’s NCM-9 battery, which is composed of 90% nickel, providing power support.
The F-150 Lightning has two battery capacities and two driving modes of single motor and dual motor. The standard battery pack for the single motor, “SR,” has a range of 370 km, while the extended battery pack for the dual motor, “ER,” has a range of 480 km.
He compared this electric pickup truck with a walking “forklift,” and this design fits his preference. From the appearance, Sandy stated that this model is not very different from the traditional Ford F-150 series. However, in order to improve the range, the F-150 Lightning uses low-profile style wheels. The rear of the car also has a through-style taillight design, making the whole body rugged and stylish.
The F-150 Lightning also has strong practicality. Its maximum payload can reach 2,000 pounds, and it can be plugged into a household power supply to provide power to houses and appliances for up to three days.
Sandy thinks that the F-150 Lightning bed is relatively short at about five and a half feet. The sides of the bed are adorned with blue “Lightning” lettering, which makes it highly recognizable.
He also likes the closed design of the front grille, with LED light strips on both sides of the headlights connecting to the top of the grille, giving it a unique appearance.
Finally, Sandy said that the F-150 Lightning is undoubtedly worth looking forward to, but there is still a long way to go in the future. The only competitor it may face is Hummer.
🔗Source: YouTube
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