Electric Ford F-150 Lightning starting price hiked another $5,000
Electric work truck now starts at $53,769
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Ford has announced a $5,000 increase to the starting price for the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, plus a $1,795 delivery fee that brings the total to $53,769.
The adjustment comes less than two months after Ford raised the pickup's price by $7,000 from $39,974 to $46,974 as part of a broader increase that affected all the truck's trim levels by different amounts.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ford said the move was prompted by supply chain issues and inflation, Reuters reported.
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The F-150 Lightning Pro is the lowest-priced model and comes with 230 miles of driving range and vinyl seats. (Ford)
Customers who already have a confirmed order, including government agencies, will have the previous price honored. The F-150 Lightning Pro qualifies for a federal $7,500 tax credit.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ford reported Tuesday that it delivered 8,760 F-150 Lightnings through September as it continues to ramp up production to meet demand.
The F-150 Lightning is available with standard and extended range battery packs. (Ford)
The company took over 200,000 non-binding orders for the vehicle before closing the books.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The all-wheel-drive F-150 Lightning Pro is a commercial-oriented truck with a 98-kwh battery pack and an EPA estimated range of 240 miles per charge.
The F-150 Lightning has a front-end trunk and can be used to provide electrical power to appliances. (Ford)
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Other versions are available with a larger battery pack that provides up to 320 miles of range, while the top-of-the-line luxury platinum trim that has a 300-mile range lists for $96,874.