Ford F-150 Lightning chassis walkaround and possible battery size

[Domenick]

The dealer who took us on a tour of the Pro trim of the Ford F-150 Lightning also has another video I think is worth watching.

In this one, he goes us a good look at the chassis underneath the truck and gives lots of info and insight. Later, he also shows off some features of the truck using a pre-production version, and talks about the frunk and the power outlets available all over this thing.

It is at about that point (12:09-mark in the video) that he says the extended range battery size is 130 - 140 kWh. That's smaller than what we estimated -- (115 kWh net/125 kWh total (Standard-Range Battery) and 155 kWh net/170 kWh total (Extended-Range Battery).

I assume he go his numbers straight from the horse's mouth, but there's still a possibility he got it wrong or was given incorrect info. What do you think?

 

[Puppethead]

I'm no expert on the undercarriages of trucks, but that video shows the front motor is rather far back from the front of the frame. Looks like potential for mounting of a plow in front of it pretty easily, and realizing the F-150 Lightning has dual motors means it should be a good plow vehicle. Not sure what that means for the frunk, though.

 

[Domenick]

I'm no expert on the undercarriages of trucks, but that video shows the front motor is rather far back from the front of the frame. Looks like potential for mounting of a plow in front of it pretty easily, and realizing the F-150 Lightning has dual motors means it should be a good plow vehicle. Not sure what that means for the frunk, though.

The Lightning has a huge frunk!

 

[John.Music]

I think he may be right, depending on how the rumours around the actual range turn out. Is it 300 (with a load) and closer to 400 without? Can't wait for you guys to get your hands on one and put it through its paces. Then we will know the truth.

 

[Roy2001]

There is no way ER battery to be only 120-140 kWh. They don't have more info than us.