{"id":29187,"date":"2022-05-16T14:25:13","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T18:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=29187"},"modified":"2022-05-16T14:25:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T18:25:13","slug":"payne-ford-f-150-lightning-ev-is-fast-affordable-and-frunk-adelic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/payne-ford-f-150-lightning-ev-is-fast-affordable-and-frunk-adelic","title":{"rendered":"Payne: Ford F-150 Lightning EV is fast, affordable and frunk-adelic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>San Antonio, Texas \u2014<\/em>\u00a0Ford F-150 trucks are Swiss Army knives. Their capabilities include trailer towing, mulch hauling,\u00a0rock-crawling, stream-fording and\u00a0drag-racing BMWs. They can also\u00a0conquer\u00a0the Baja 1000, host\u00a0UM tailgate parties, offer mobile workspaces, provide first-class transit to the opera, and comfortably seat\u00a0the Detroit Pistons\u2019 starting lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">So offering an electric pickup option doesn\u2019t seem like a stretch.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el\" aria-label=\"Video - Ford F-150 Lightning EV\">\n<div class=\"gnt_em_vp_w\" data-g-r=\"vp_tp\" data-c-vt=\"teal\" data-t-pl=\"teal-storyinline-aplus\"><button class=\"gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__tp_a\" data-g-r=\"vp_tg\" data-c-vpattrs=\"{&quot;muted&quot;:false,&quot;bContent&quot;:false,&quot;an&quot;:&quot;mi-detroit-C1561&quot;,&quot;pn&quot;:&quot;The Detroit News&quot;,&quot;vidNum&quot;:0}\" data-c-vpdata=\"{&quot;adsEnabled&quot;:false,&quot;awsPath&quot;:&quot;money\/autos&quot;,&quot;byline&quot;:&quot;Henry Payne&quot;,&quot;canonicalURL&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;contentSourceCode&quot;:&quot;PDTN&quot;,&quot;createDate&quot;:&quot;2022-05-11T10:01:12Z&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Henry Payne, The Detroit News&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:128000,&quot;headline&quot;:&quot;Ford F-150 Lightning EV&quot;,&quot;hlsURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hlsmedia.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/video-renditions\/a1286884-fe3f-4ae7-bd8c-c1580c5ecf40\/819d249e-e31b-42b7-bc60-f076b73ff6b8\/1080p_30fps,720p_30fps,480p_30fps,master.m3u8?subtitles=9721580002&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9721580002&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/7a779b95-daeb-4bdf-a653-9e4df9a4f72c-FordLightning_XLT-fr3-4.JPG&quot;,&quot;opto&quot;:true},&quot;initialPublishDate&quot;:&quot;2022-05-11T10:01:12Z&quot;,&quot;keywords&quot;:&quot;Cars&quot;,&quot;mp4URL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/downloadmedia.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/video-renditions\/a1286884-fe3f-4ae7-bd8c-c1580c5ecf40\/819d249e-e31b-42b7-bc60-f076b73ff6b8\/1080p_30fps.mp4&quot;,&quot;origin&quot;:&quot;The Detroit News&quot;,&quot;pageURL&quot;:{&quot;long&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/videos\/business\/autos\/2022\/05\/11\/ford-f-150-lightning-ev\/9721580002\/&quot;},&quot;promoBrief&quot;:&quot;Ford F-150 Lightning EV&quot;,&quot;propertyName&quot;:&quot;DetroitNews&quot;,&quot;publishDate&quot;:&quot;2022-05-11T10:01:12Z&quot;,&quot;series&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ssts&quot;:{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;business&quot;,&quot;subsection&quot;:&quot;autos&quot;,&quot;topic&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;subtopic&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;tags&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;981426b2-4872-49fb-b17d-1f31361874b5&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Cars&quot;}],&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Ford F-150 Lightning EV&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;\/videos\/business\/autos\/2022\/05\/11\/ford-f-150-lightning-ev\/9721580002\/&quot;}\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_vp_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/7a779b95-daeb-4bdf-a653-9e4df9a4f72c-FordLightning_XLT-fr3-4.JPG?width=660&amp;height=371&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/7a779b95-daeb-4bdf-a653-9e4df9a4f72c-FordLightning_XLT-fr3-4.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=742&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"\" data-g-r=\"lazy vp_po\" \/><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_vh\" data-c-et=\"Ford F-150 Lightning EV\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_vb gnt_em_vb__he\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Like Raptor, hybrid, V-8\u00a0and Ecoboost models that have come before it, Ford Motor Co.&#8217;s\u00a0F-150 Lightning EV is an impressive beast. Though its lack of towing range will limit its market, Lightning\u2019s affordable price will tempt many to its electrified talents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">On a remote road in San Antonio ranch country, I set launch control in a Lightning Pro. Mat the brake, mat the accelerator pedal. The 6,500-pound truck let\u00a0out a short GRUNT like a bull pawing the earth before a charge. I released\u00a0the brake.\u00a0<em>To the moon, Alice!<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Lightning bolted forward, four wheels chirping as they channeled instant, 775 pound-feet of torque (ahem, 225 more than a $700,000 Ford GT supercar) to the pavement via twin electric motors. The thrust buried me in the vinyl seatback. With 98-kWh battery below decks, 50\/50 weight distribution\u00a0and independent rear suspension (IRS), the beast is stealthy and\u00a0solid.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/b0cd2ae9-d5d8-41c8-947e-a08926e92201-FordLightning_platform.jpg?width=980&amp;height=552&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/b0cd2ae9-d5d8-41c8-947e-a08926e92201-FordLightning_platform.jpg?width=1960&amp;height=1104&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"With a new box frame carrying a 98 kWh or 131 kWh battery, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is all electric with motors front and rear.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"With a new box frame carrying a 98 kWh or 131 kWh battery, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is all electric with motors front and rear.\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Sixty miles per hour blew by in just 5 seconds, quicker than a\u00a0turbo-4-powered Mustang coupe.\u00a0This in a base\u00a0$45K\u00a0pickup with utility that would put a comparably priced\u00a0electric Mustang Mach-E SUV to shame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Press a button and the hood rises automatically (no finger-cramping, manual hood latch here) to reveal &#8230; space. With the engine gone, cargo room measures 14.1 cubic-feet, more than a Fiesta hatchback. It\u2019s a pickup owner\u2019s dream come true: SUV-like storage in front to complement a 5-foot-5-inch\u00a0bed in back. My tester swallowed two carry-on bags, a briefcase\u00a0and backpack. Two golf bags will also fit. The hood automatically closes just like a\u00a0&#8230; what to call it?<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">A hatchfront? Front boot? Front trunk will do. Or \u201cfrunk\u201d as Tesla popularized the term years ago. It\u2019s Lightning\u2019s signature feature.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/1aa08b3b-95a0-45b8-bc00-19c241be6386-FordLightning_frunk-close.jpg?width=980&amp;height=552&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/1aa08b3b-95a0-45b8-bc00-19c241be6386-FordLightning_frunk-close.jpg?width=1960&amp;height=1104&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning frunk carries 14.1 cubic feet of cargo - about the same as the boot of a Ford Fiesta.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning frunk carries 14.1 cubic feet of cargo - about the same as the boot of a Ford Fiesta.\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Significantly, Lightning lacks F-150\u2019s signature towing prowess. Capable of towing up to 7,700 pounds, the Pro\u2019s 230-mile range is plenty for metro commutes \u2014 but when I asked the truck to travel from San Antonio to Detroit, it told me the 22-hour trip in a gas truck would require 33.5 hours by EV with 15 fast-charging stops totaling 7.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Option the bigger battery in upper trims and its 320-mile range\u00a0won\u2019t do much better. Tow 5,000 pounds and range drops by two-thirds. Tow your camper to Yellowstone? Fuhgeddaboudit. For my Airstream-towing friends Chris and Tom, this is a deal-killer even as they marvel at Lightning\u2019s Tesla-like performance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/60cf62c2-39c2-4d95-95bd-5239a7a2918e-FordLightning_platinum-tow-fr3-4.jpg?width=980&amp;height=552&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/60cf62c2-39c2-4d95-95bd-5239a7a2918e-FordLightning_platinum-tow-fr3-4.jpg?width=1960&amp;height=1104&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"A 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum towed a 5,000-pound horse trailer effortlessly. Smooth power delivery -- though range will suffer.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"A 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum towed a 5,000-pound horse trailer effortlessly. Smooth power delivery -- though range will suffer.\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">This is no Tesla Cybertruck, however.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Where the radical Cybertruck aims to redefine pickup design, autonomy\u00a0and speed \u2014 just as Model S3VY siblings remade their segments \u2014 Lightning is content to blend in. That\u2019s a change from Ford\u2019s other EV icon, the Mach-E, which aped Tesla\u2019s Model Y specs \u2018n\u2019 screen to gain cred among compact EV buyers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">By contrast, Ford dominates the affordable\u00a0full-size truck space \u2014 and Lightning is first to market. The F-150 Lightning, which\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/business\/autos\/2022\/04\/26\/livestream-ford-f-150-lightning-electric-pickup-launch\/9539717002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|e|inline click|${u}\">Ford officially launched April 26<\/a>, is the Dearborn automaker&#8217;s most important product in its bid to overtake Tesla as the EV market leader.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Happen upon a Lightning and it looks little different from an internal-combustion-engine F-150 (which are everywhere in Texas, where 1-in-5 F-series are sold). No bolt graphic on the front grille. No LIGHTNING stamped in the tailgate. You might notice its lack of tailpipe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Heck, my favorite base Pro didn\u2019t even have the horizontal front\/rear LED lightbars found on XLT, Lariat and\u00a0Platinum trims. Surely owners would like a little more visual pizzazz for their first EV truck?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/b3354a25-76b5-4515-a143-30b98abc4ef7-FordLightning_int.jpg?width=980&amp;height=552&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/b3354a25-76b5-4515-a143-30b98abc4ef7-FordLightning_int.jpg?width=1960&amp;height=1104&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The interior of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro features a 12-inch screen, digital instrument display, wireless smartphone connectivity and bottomless console space.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The interior of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro features a 12-inch screen, digital instrument display, wireless smartphone connectivity and bottomless console space.\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Fortunately, Ford didn\u2019t skimp on other details that have made F-150 America\u2019s best-selling pickup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Think signature Ford windowsill dip for better visibility, roomy rear seats, commanding driver\u2019s position, all-digital displays, 12-inch center touchscreen. With the touch of a button, the gearshift disappears, converting the console into a desktop workspace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Pro complements its Tesla-quick acceleration with coveted EV attributes like one-pedal driving and liquid-smooth, 7,700-pound towing ability. Even the F-150\u2019s first independent rear suspension complements the unique EV experience by smoothing out bed flutter and eliminating that bane of pickups: crow-hop in tight turns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Standard goodies include navi system, blind spot-assist, wireless Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto, auto headlamps\u00a0and drag strip parachute (kidding about the last one). Storage space abounds in the console, doors, the twin glove boxes. Out back, my truck bristled with four 110-volt plugs and one 240-volt plug (courtesy of the must-have, $1,070 Pro Power Onboard upgrade \u2014\u00a0more on that later) so I could run a rockin\u2019 tailgate party off the truck\u2019s battery \u2014 just bring jumbotron, fridge, cooker. The 240 plug will even recharge your buddy in a stranded Mach-E.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/b3e919f4-28e4-4708-892b-4db873dcfe3c-FordLightning_Pro-bed.jpg?width=980&amp;height=552&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/b3e919f4-28e4-4708-892b-4db873dcfe3c-FordLightning_Pro-bed.jpg?width=1960&amp;height=1104&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The bed on this $45K 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is optioned with Pro Power Onboard to make the truck a mobile generator.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The bed on this $45K 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is optioned with Pro Power Onboard to make the truck a mobile generator.\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The market is flooded with $45K\u00a0EV utes right now \u2014 none can hold a candle to this kind of utility. A $60K Volvo C40 Recharge in my driveway recently had the same\u00a0230-mile range and\u00a0interior features, and would fit in the Ford\u2019s frunk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Lightning\u2019s unique attributes fade in upper trims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">With ICE models, walk up the\u00a0 trim ladder and you gain multiple engine options beyond the base F-150\u2019s 3.3-liter V-6: twin-turbo\u00a02.7-liter V-6; twin-turbo\u00a03.6-liter V-6; 3.5-liter hybrid; 5.0-liter V-8. Not Lightning. Upper trims feature the same twin-motors, same IRS, same 775 torque (with horsepower boosted from 452 to 580).<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">I drove a $75K XLT with cloth seats and adaptive cruise control and a $94K\u00a0Platinum with a Mach-E-like\u00a0vertical\u00a015.5-inch touchscreen. Rich Ford customers will buy them because they\u2019re the it thing \u2014 but they pale in value to, say, a loaded, $68K\u00a0F-150 Lariat Hybrid that can charge your tailgate party with the same box plugs. There\u2019s plenty of electric pickup competition north of $80K, like Rivian R1T, GMC Hummer\u00a0and (coming) Chevy Silverado EV.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_gl gnt_em__el\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/picture-gallery\/business\/autos\/ford\/2022\/05\/11\/henry-payne-reviews-2022-ford-f-150-lightning\/9679919002\/\" data-t-l=\":l|l|c|view gallery:inline promo\" aria-label=\"View Gallery - Henry Payne reviews the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning\" data-g-r=\"nav_mo\" data-g-tn=\"pgcss\" data-g-mtn=\"pg9679919002\" data-g-moh=\"hpgm\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-c-id=\"9679919002\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_gl_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/7a779b95-daeb-4bdf-a653-9e4df9a4f72c-FordLightning_XLT-fr3-4.JPG?crop=3987,2243,x6,y0&amp;width=660&amp;height=372&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/7a779b95-daeb-4bdf-a653-9e4df9a4f72c-FordLightning_XLT-fr3-4.JPG?crop=3987,2243,x6,y0&amp;width=1320&amp;height=744&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"372\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_gl_i_nt\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_gl_vg\" data-c-tc=\"24\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_t\" data-c-et=\"Henry Payne reviews the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Give me the affordable tool.\u00a0F-150 has always excelled in tech, and my truck nerd friends will geek out on Pro Power Onboard. Wire it into your house like a generator and it\u2019s a Google Nest on wheels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Charge it overnight on off-peak rates, then power your house the next night during peak rates. When the power inevitably goes out \u2014 welcome to southeast Michigan \u2014 Lightning can power your home for days. Geeking out yet?<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">With some 200,000 orders in the books, Lightning\u2019s $7,500 tax credit is already toast. Good. EVs need to stand on their own four feet, and my $45K Lightning Pro is a fine example of how they can.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/8aa5dedf-c85f-44d4-b20a-9c1612256fe5-FordLightning_rr-seat.jpg?width=980&amp;height=552&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/presto\/2022\/05\/06\/PDTN\/8aa5dedf-c85f-44d4-b20a-9c1612256fe5-FordLightning_rr-seat.jpg?width=1960&amp;height=1104&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning offers palatial rear legroom.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning offers palatial rear legroom.\" data-c-credit=\"Henry Payne, The Detroit News\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The truck\u2019s range and towing limitations are evidence of electric vehicles\u2019 narrow appeal, but Lightning knows its niche in the lineup. It\u2019s for those who want Tesla performance that\u2019s Built Ford Tough. Call it a Swiss Army e-Knife.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">2022 Ford F-150 Lightning<\/h3>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Vehicle type:<\/strong>\u00a0Battery-powered, all-wheel-drive, five-passenger\u00a0pickup truck<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$41,769 including $1,695 destination fee ($45,284 Pro, $75,814 XLT\u00a0and $94,004 Platinum as tested)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Powerplant:<\/strong>\u00a098 kWh or 131 kWh lithium-ion battery with twin\u00a0electric-motor drive<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Power:<\/strong>\u00a0452 horsepower (standard battery) or 580 horsepower (extended-range battery); 775 pound-feet torque<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Transmission:<\/strong>\u00a0Single-speed drive<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Performance:<\/strong>\u00a00-60 mph, 5.0\u00a0seconds standard, 4.5 seconds for extended battery (mfr.); payload, 2,235; towing, 10,000 pounds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Weight:<\/strong>\u00a06,015-6,813 pounds<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Fuel economy:<\/strong>\u00a0EPA MPGe 68 MPGe standard range battery, 70 MPGe long range; 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awesome torque<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Lows:<\/strong>\u00a0Bland exterior; tow-range limited<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong>Overall:<\/strong>\u00a03\u00a0stars<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News. Find him at hpayne@detroitnews.com or Twitter @HenryEPayne.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Antonio, Texas \u2014\u00a0Ford F-150 trucks are Swiss Army knives. Their capabilities include trailer towing, mulch hauling,\u00a0rock-crawling, stream-fording and\u00a0drag-racing BMWs. They can also\u00a0conquer\u00a0the Baja 1000, host\u00a0UM tailgate parties, offer mobile workspaces, provide first-class transit to the opera, and comfortably seat\u00a0the Detroit Pistons\u2019 starting lineup. So offering an electric pickup option doesn\u2019t seem like a stretch. 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