Ford will restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13thThe automaker paused work after a battery issue caused one of the electric trucks to catch fire. By K. Holt, 03.02.2023
Ford will reopen F-150 Lightning orders this week at a much higher starting priceEach of the electric pickup's trims will cost between $4,200 and $8,900 extra.By K. Holt, 08.09.2022
Ford reveals an F-150 Lightning built for police workThe Lightning Pro SSV is the first electric pickup designed for US police.By J. Fingas, 07.28.2022
Ford will use new battery tech to help it build 600,000 EVs per yearLithium iron phosphate batteries can expand production while improving longevity.By J. Fingas, 07.21.2022
Ford has started delivering the F-150 LightningThe first owner of the electric pickup is replacing his gas-powered F-150 with it.By K. Holt, 05.27.2022
Recommended Reading: Behind the wheel of the Ford F-150 LightningThe week's best writing on technology and more. By B. Steele, 05.14.2022
Ford starts production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickupThe electric truck war is well underway.By J. Fingas, 04.26.2022
Ford's F-150 Lightning will offer an EPA-rated 320 miles of range (updated)Some models will offer just 230 miles, however.By J. Fingas, 03.21.2022
Ford F-150 Lightning owners in California can use the EV to power homesThe automaker has teamed up with PG&E for a bidirectional EV charging project.By K. Holt, 03.11.2022
Ford starts 2022 with its highest EV sales numbers to dateThe company is now ranked as the top-selling US automaker and number two EV retailer.By A. Tarantola, 02.03.2022
Ford tries to fight F-150 Lightning scalpers by banning resalesThe company is using a strategy sometimes reserved for supercars.By J. Fingas, 01.08.2022
Ford is doubling F-150 Lightning production to 150,000 vehicles a yearIt follows news that Ford had to stop reservations due to demand.By S. Dent, 01.04.2022
Ford’s Extended Range F-150 Lightning has a massive 131 kWh battery packThe Standard Range models will carry a 'mere' 98 kWh battery. By S. Dent, 12.20.2021
Ford stops F-150 Lightning reservations at 200,000If you're not already on the list, you'll have to go to the back of the line.By A. Tarantola, 12.09.2021
Ford will spend $250 million to boost F-150 Lightning productionIt's spending a fortune to keep up with high demand.By J. Fingas, 09.16.2021
Ford snags 100,000 F-150 Lightning pre-orders in three weeksThe Cybertruck crossed 200,000 in a couple of days.By R. Lawler, 06.09.2021
Ford's electric F-150 range estimates are very conservativeYou may drive much farther when you aren't hauling cargo.By J. Fingas, 05.29.2021
Recommended Reading: How Ford built the electric F-150The week's best long-form writing on technology and more. By B. Steele, 05.22.2021
Ford received almost 45,000 F-150 Lightning pre-orders in under 48 hoursDemand for electric trucks isn't slowing down anytime soon.By K. Holt, 05.21.2021