![]() Production of those trucks is expected to start in the fall. Avalanche Gray and Azure Gray metallic are add-ons, while Atlas Blue, Ice Blue Silver, and Smoked Quartz are removed from the options list.įord will let reservation holders know when it’s their turn on the orders list, which will officially reopen on Thursday, August 11. This one also offers roof-mount LED warning beacons.įor 2023 two new colors are joining the list. Meant for fleet use, it includes police-grade cloth seats with built-in steel intrusion plates. There are some other small changes for the 2023 Ford Lightning.įord is adding a Ford Pro Special Service Vehicle Package. The GMC Hummer EV pickups expected for delivery starting in the fall are from $104,650, and a Rivian R1T currently shows an estimated delivery of late 2023 for new reservations. It’s still the most affordable electric pickup on sale now, and by a large margin. Lariat trim trucks see the starting price climb $7,000, to $74,474, and $8,450, to $85,974.Īt the top end of the range, the Platinum Extended Range truck is now $96,874, $6,030 more than the 2022 version.Īdding to this, Ford has increased its destination fee by $100, now $1,795. That’s $7,000 more than the truck’s MSRP for model year 2022.Īn XLT trim truck with the standard battery climbs $6,500 to $59,474, while the extended range version of that trim is now $80,974, or $8,500 more. The base 2023 Lightning Pro model starts from $46,974. The company isn’t immune to the increasing costs of nearly everything that goes into the truck, from metals for the battery to semiconductor chips to tires.įord calls its cost increases “significant.” Adding that current order holders waiting for their trucks will get the old price, and that any reservation holders who pushed back their original order dates will get “a private offer” to buy their Lightning later. It’s not really a surprise that Ford is raising the cost of a Lightning for 2023. Prices Climb as Much as $8,500 (Photo/Ford) It will be a $1,950 option on Pro, XLT, and Lariat trims and standard on Platinum. The pack already includes a 360-degree camera, backup assist, onboard scales, and a smart trailer tow connector. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist will come as part of the Tow Technology Package. And that’s handy for those who tow but don’t do it quite often enough to get comfortable. So, it can do most of the driving for you when backing up to your trailer’s hitch. It works to control the accelerator - Ford still calls it a throttle - and brakes, as well as the steering. Ford calls the driver aid an industry first. New Feature: Trailer Hookup Assistant (Photo/Ford)Īnother addition is Pro Trailer Hitch Assist. So, expect those to stay the same at 320 miles for XLT and Lariat trucks and 300 miles for the Platinum. ![]() This isn’t the first time Ford has upgraded the truck’s specifications over time.įord didn’t announce a range change for the Extended Range versions of the truck. The smaller standard battery pack will be offered on base Pro, XLT, and Lariat trim levels. The EPA estimated range for that version of the truck climbs 10 miles to a total of 240. Base Range Climbs 10 Miles (Photo/Ford)īuyers who want the standard range battery get one of the nicest bonuses. The bad? A price increase of nearly $9,000 depending on the model you want. The good? New available features and some more range. Well, the order books are back open, and Ford has some good news and some bad news for anyone who has been waiting. There was so much interest that Ford had to put a pause on orders while it caught up with the ones already taken. The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup has had shocking sales numbers. Ford is cranking up prices on its EV pickup, but 2023 will at least get more range and a new handy towing tech feature.
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