The Ford F-150 is one of the most well-known and popular pickup trucks on the road today. Since this truck hit the road in the 1940s, it’s been the flagship full-size truck for the Ford Motor Company. More importantly, the Ford F-150 has remained at the forefront of innovation, which helps it remain the highest-selling truck since 1977.

Ford enthusiasts are beside themselves with excitement at the newest innovation for the F-150. The newly announced Ford F-150 Lighting is taking on the auto industry by storm, literally. The Ford Lightning pickup is Ford’s first fully electric truck to come to market, and it’s already making quite the splash.

Here are some of the highlights you need to know about why the Ford F-150 Lightning is the most anticipated vehicle release for 2022.

Electric Power Takes You Farther

Electric vehicles first hit the market as compact cars with limited ranges. The small electric motors couldn’t handle much, so these EV’s were more of a novelty than serious road warriors. Luckily, the earlier version of electric cars is a thing of the past. Thanks to Ford’s expertise and ingenuity, vehicles like the Ford Lightning are breaking new ground.

Believe it or not, the Ford F-150 Lightning has an electric motor that offers up to 563 horsepower and 775lb-ft of torque. That’s more power than you’ll find in a number of gas-powered trucks. With this kind of power, you’ll be able to tow up to 10,000 pounds and handle a 2,200 payload capacity when equipped with the extended-range battery pack.

In terms of range, this F-150 will take you places without frequent stops at the pump. The standard battery pack is estimated to deliver 230 miles of range on a full charge. The extended battery pack pushes that limit to 300 miles.

While you won’t need to make trips to the gas station in this pickup truck, you will need to keep the battery charged. Luckily, keeping your truck’s battery charged is easy with the 32-amp mobile charger that works with any standard outlet.

Updates Galore

Not only does the new Ford Lightning stretch the imagination on what’s possible with an EV, but it also comes loaded with some serious tech. Start with the massive 12-inch touchscreen infotainment center that features systems like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can also enjoy things like built-in navigation and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Drivers who want a full sensory experience should check out the premium Bang & Olufsen sound system featuring 18 strategically placed speakers.

Ford also put effort into making sure that this F-150 could keep you safe. You’ll enjoy standard and available driver-assist features like automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.

One of the most noteworthy features is the all-new BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving mode. This system uses a series of external cameras and radars that allows your Ford F-150 to drive on its own. This autopilot system is set for thousands of miles of pre-mapped roads across the country and can handle traffic, curves, and more. Of course, a rear-facing camera in your steering wheel makes sure that you’re still paying attention while this system is intact.

Reserve Yours Right Away

If you’re as excited about the Ford F-150 Lightning as you should be, stop by your local Ford dealer to learn about reserving one for yourself. There’s no question that this truck will be a popular purchase, so take steps today to make sure you don’t miss out.