Ford F-150 Lightning
Coverage of Ford F-150 Lightning in the Nexus archive.
- Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
Ford offers a backup power system for F-150 PowerBoost hybrid and Lightning electric trucks, allowing homeowners to connect their vehicles directly to their electric meter during outages. The system, designed for grid resilience and cost-effectiveness, costs around $1,100 and can power homes for up to five days with the hybrid model.
- Ford’s $30,000 electric truck: all the news about the company’s big EV re-do
Ford is developing a $30,000 electric truck as part of its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, aiming for profitability after the F-150 Lightning's market struggles. The truck, set for a 2027 reveal, is part of a low-cost EV family to be built in Kentucky, following a $19.5 billion loss on EV investments in 2025.
- Jeff Bezos-backed Slate unveils launch price for the 'most affordable truck in America'
Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, announced its base electric pickup truck will start at $24,950, positioning it as the 'most affordable truck in America.' The vehicle features minimal tech, manual windows, and no touchscreen, with first deliveries expected by late 2026.