Ford presents the truck of the future: The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning unveiled

The truck of the future is here. The Ford F-150 Lightning is the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built. From near instant torque to intelligent towing, seamless connectivity to software updates, the F-150 Lightning promises a driving and ownership experience unlike any other.

The F-150 Lightning will roll off the line next year at a new high-tech factory at Ford's storied Rouge complex in Dearborn just outside Detroit. The vehicle will be built using sustainable manufacturing practices.

The electric platform unlocks new capabilities as well, such as enough energy to power an entire home and a massive lockable frunk with power and charging capabilities to spare. 

The F-150 Lightning targets 555bhp and 1,050Nm of near instantaneous torque - more than any F-150 ever - and a zero to 100km/h time in the mid four-second range when equipped with an extended range battery. 

The F-150 Lightning can carry up to 907kg of payload in the standard range model with 18-inch wheels, and a maximum towing capacity of 4,535kg. The low centre of gravity brings even more confident handling whether travelling along rain-slicked roads or through sand. 

As part of available Ford Co-Pilot360 technology, BlueCruise allows for true hands-free driving on more than 160,000km of pre-qualified highways in the United States and Canada, with more Hands-Free Blue Zones to come in the future.

Also making its F-Series debut on select variants is the Phone As A Key function. When activated, this allows customers to lock, unlock and start their truck without taking the phone out of their pocket, eliminating the need for a key fob. 

SYNC 4A also features on the new F-150, a sleek, modern interface supported by a 15.5-inch touchscreen and designed to adapt to driver behaviour. SYNC 4A employs natural voice control, cloud connected navigation and wireless access to your favourite services, such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, integrated Amazon Alexa and SYNC AppLink.

Elevating the digital experience even further is the 12-inch instrument cluster, featuring a customisable interface that instils confidence by highlighting key information. Animated graphics smoothly relay how the vehicle is performing in hands-free highway driving mode or how well you're bringing power back to your vehicle through regenerative braking, seamlessly providing relevant information as needed.  

Smart features make power management easier than ever. Customers receive a FordPass notification if their truck's battery falls below one-third of its total range, and they can even set the truck to stop using Pro Power Onboard if the battery level approaches the distance to the nearest charging station.

All these capabilities are possible thanks to the truck's powerful next generation lithium-ion battery. The F-150 Lightning offers two options: a standard-range battery targeting 370km of range, and an extended range battery offering 482km.

The new F-150 Lightning will be available for sale in North America in the first quarter of 2022.