Ford Announces a New ‘Affordable’ F-150 Lightning Model

The value-priced Ford F-150 Lightning Flash variant is tech-focused.

Ford has unveiled the Flash, which offers a lower price than an XLT model with comparable

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An integrated extended-range battery is a key component of the new model.

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Let's examine the new, more reasonably priced Ford F-150 Lightning Flash in more detail,

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including its basic features and cost in relation to comparable full-size trucks.

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Sales of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been excellent. The electric pickup truck blends contemporary

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vintage aesthetics with its sophisticated electric vehicle engine and conventional appearance.

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Customers find that appealing. But as the add-ons and choices mount up, the Lightning

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Ford thus looked to customers to figure out how to blend well-liked features with more reasonable prices.

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The new Ford F-150 Lightning Flash ($69,995 MSRP) is the outcome.

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In contrast, the price of a Lightning XLT with comparable equipment would be close to $75,000.

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To start, the Flash comes with a 320-mile extended-range battery. From there,

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