Ford was barely conservative with its preliminary vary estimates for the F-150 Lightning. The automaker has shared last EPA vary estimates for its electrical pickup truck, and the Extended Range variants of the XLT, Lariat and fleet-only Pro provide as much as 320 miles of driving, or 20 greater than the unique targets. The standard-range XLT, Lariat and Pro vans nonetheless present the 230 miles Ford first claimed, though Lightning Platinum consumers can be blissful to know they will get an estimated 300 miles as an alternative of the beforehand promised 280.

It’s unclear if these definitive EPA ranges issue cargo into the efficiency. Ford informed YouTube character Marques Brownlee final 12 months that its estimates included a 1,000-pound payload, which might result in significantly longer ranges in on a regular basis driving. We’ve requested Ford if this issue remains to be current immediately, but it surely would not be stunning if Ford was simply as cautious as earlier than. Cargo considerably impacts EV vary, and the corporate may not wish to oversell the F-150 Lightning to employees relying on that heavy-duty functionality.

The F-150 Lightning will attain clients later this spring, with costs beginning beneath $40,000 for fleet fashions. Provided the vary claims maintain up in real-world use, they will assist Ford compete towards rivals just like the Chevy Silverado EV and Rivian R1T. The potential surplus battery energy also needs to be useful for charging work gear, different Lightning vans and even complete houses.