Ford is also starting a battery storage business to power AI data centers, following Tesla.
Ford confirms it has ended production of the F-150 Lightning, and will relaunch it as an « extended range electric vehicle » (EREV). It’s the end of an era for the iconic pickup truck, which debuted in 2022.
« The F-150 Lightning is a groundbreaking product that demonstrated an electric pickup can still be a great F-Series », says Doug Field, Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer.
An EREV is somewhat of a mix between a traditional hybrid and a fully electric car. It has a gas tank, which charges a battery-powered generator. The generator turns the wheels, preserving the quick acceleration drivers love from pure EVs—without the range anxiety.
Ford estimates the new F-150 Lightning will have a 700-mile range between the gas tank and the battery. Thanks to its substantial electric power, it will retain its sub-5-second acceleration while still towing « like a locomotive », Field says.
