The most capable electric truck in the marketplace is about to add even more flexibility. The next-generation Ford F-150 Lightning will be an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), combining electric power with the reassurance of gasoline “backup.” If you haven’t heard about these cutting-edge new powertrain options, find out more at Hall Ford Elizabeth City, where we’re already planning our next heavy-duty workday.
What Is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle?
An EREV like the upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning delivers instant-on, dynamic performance with its powerful electric motors. For everyday driving, you charge these models just like a traditional electric vehicle, either at home with a Level 2 Charger or at DC Fast Charging stations. However, you always have a gasoline engine under the hood. Unlike a hybrid, that engine never propels the truck; instead, its sole role is keeping the battery charged, but it gives you range that neither a gas-only truck nor an all-electric vehicle can match.
How Much Range Will This New Truck Offer?
With this new flexible powertrain, you can drive all day without ever seeing a charging station. Between a full tank of gasoline and a fully charged battery, this truck is estimated to have a range of more than 700 miles. That’s enough for a round trip from Elizabeth City to Philadelphia, PA, or up to a week of in-town driving.
How Powerful Will the Next-Generation Ford F-150 Lightning Be?
While powertrain information isn’t available yet, the current-generation Ford F-150 Lightning is a potential benchmark for how powerful this new EV will be. The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning offers up to 580 horsepower and a satisfying 775 lb-ft of torque. Since the electric powertrain is being kept for its dynamic drive, the new model should offer similar specs, and may even boast more power.
Test-Drive the Ford F-150 Lightning in Elizabeth City, NC
The next-generation Ford F-150 Lightning is coming soon, so get started electrifying your drive at our Elizabeth City Ford dealership. Find out more about EV ownership and explore the current-generation Ford electric truck in person. Apply for Ford financing and take a test drive today!