Ford Australia may not be willing to bring the electric F-150 Lightning pickup to local showrooms just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy one.
UPDATE, 18/9/24: AusEV has clarified pricing for the top-spec Lightning, which is priced from $184,900 before on-road costs rather than $209,900 as previously reported. It is sold only as a 2023 Model Year vehicle.
Our original story continues with relevant amendments.
Australian-owned AusEV has begun importing and converting the F-150 Lightning to right-hand drive, giving Ford fans a taste of the electric vehicle (EV) that’s officially forbidden fruit for Australia.
Two examples of the Ford F-150 Lightning are sold by AusEV: the tradie-focused Pro and the flagship F-150 Lightning.
They’re priced from $169,900 before on-road costs for the Pro and $184,900 before on-road costs for the more luxurious variant.
AusEV is also offering a $5000 discount for the range-topper if you order through CarExpert.
If you’re after a Ford F-150 Lightning, call our CarExpert Concierge team on 1300 587 992.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro | $169,900 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning | $184,900 (before $5000 discount available through CarExpert) |
Drivetrains
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro | 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 337kW | 433kW |
| Torque | 1050Nm | 1050Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
Efficiency
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro | 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 98kWh | 131kWh |
| Driving range (claimed) | 370km | 515km |
| Maximum DC charge rate | 150kW | 150kW |
| DC charge time (15-80%) | 32 minutes | 38 minutes |
The range figures are based on the stricter US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test cycle.
Dimensions
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro | 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5911mm | 5911mm |
| Width (including mirrors) | 2184mm | 2184mm |
| Height | 1989mm | 1989mm |
| Wheelbase | 3696mm | 3696mm |
| Ground clearance | 213mm | 213mm |
| Bed length | 1.68m (5.5ft) | 1.68m (5.5ft) |
| Weight | 2728kg | 2885kg |
| Payload capacity | 1000kg | 1000kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 2500kg | 4500kg |
| Gross combined mass (GCM) | 5307kg | 7756kg |
Warranty and servicing
AusEV backs the Ford F-150 Lightning with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, as well as three years of complimentary roadside assistance.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 16,000km, whichever comes first.
Safety
The Ford F-150 Lightning doesn’t have an ANCAP or Euro NCAP rating as its gross vehicle mass (GVM) is above 3500kg.
Standard safety equipment on the Pro includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear view camera
- Trailer sway control
The Lightning adds:
- Surround-view camera
- Post-collision braking
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Standard equipment
The Lightning Pro is fitted with:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Projector LED headlights with automatic high-beam
- Removable tailgate
- Tie-down hooks
- Rear privacy glass
- E-locking rear axle
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- One-pedal drive mode
- Heated front seats
- 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.0-inch portrait infotainment touchscreen with SYNC 4
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Dual-zone climate control
- One-touch power windows
- Perimeter alarm
The more luxurious Lightning adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- LED bed lighting
- Power tailgate with step
- Illuminating entry lights
- Leather upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power-adjustable front seats
Options
A number of individual options are available for the non-Pro Ford F-150 Lightning through AusEV.
| Accessory | Price |
|---|---|
| Tow technology package | $3000 |
| Max trailer tow package | $2500 |
| Bed liner | $980 |
| Tonneau cover | $2000 |
| Electric side steps | $4000 |
| Ford F-150 rubber floor mats | $595 |
| Ford F-150 mudflaps | $495 |
| Method 301 wheels | $5200 |
| Method 305 wheels (black or bronze) | $5200 |
| Two-inch levelling blocks and Bilstein shocks | $2000 |
Colours
A choice of seven colours are available for the Ford F-150 Lightning, though the Pro can only be ordered in white.
The seven colours are:
- Oxford White
- Agate Black
- Avalanche
- Carbonised Grey
- Rapid Red
- Azure Grey
- Antimatter Blue
