WATCH: Ford F-150 Lightning ready to be shipped to US dealerships

MANILA: Thousands of reservation holders for the F-150 Lightning are now getting close to getting their electric truck. Ford is loading F-150 Lightning units bound for US dealerships onto rail cars, as shown in the video posted by Ford CEO Jim Farley on Twitter. 

According to a report, Ford has received 200,000 reservations for the F-150 Lightning. The carmaker is working on expanding production at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to ramp up production to 150,000 units, the report added. 

The electric platform of the F-150 Lightning has the ability to supply enough energy to power an entire home. It also comes with a massive lockable frunk with power and charging capabilities to spare. The F-150 Lightning also uses over-the-air technology for software updates to add new features and fix issues without having to visit a service center.

The F-150 Lightning delivers 563hp and 775lb-ft of torque. When equipped with an extended-range battery, the truck has the ability to accelerate from standstill to 60mph in less than five seconds. The standard-range variant with 18-inch wheels can carry up to 2,000 pounds of payload, while the XLT and Lariat variants with the extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package can transport up to 10,000 lbs. 

With the F-150 Lightning's low center of gravity, the truck promises better handling on any road condition. A claimed range of 320 miles (514 kilometers) can be traveled by the truck.  

The truck also comes with onboard scales that use sensors to estimate the payload that is being hauled. This feature is linked to the truck’s intelligent range that provides an accurate estimate of how far it can go. The F-150 Lightning is also the first Ford model to feature the pro trailer hitch assist, which automatically controls steering, throttle, and brake inputs to make hitching trailers easier.

Meanwhile, the Ford Intelligent Backup Power feature allows the F-150 Lightning to become an ultimate power source for homes. It has the ability to offload 9.6kW of power, which can keep the lights on in the event of an outage. Ford Intelligent Backup Power is enabled by the available 80A Ford Charge Station Pro and home system management that will be installed. Based on an average 3 kWh of use per day, the F-150 Lighting with extended-range battery can supply full-home power for up to three days.

The F-150 Lightning also comes with the pro power onboard feature that allows owners to use built-in electrical outlets to directly power tools, electronics, and appliances away from home. The base variants generate 2.4kW of power, while the Lariat and Platinum delivers 9.6kW of power—2.4kW through the frunk and up to 7.2kW through the outlets in the cab and bed.

Photos and screengrab from Ford and Jim Farley's Twitter account 

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