Overview
The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is the commercial-focused trim of Ford’s electric F-150. In the United States, the F-150 is the best-selling vehicle by a significant margin — and the Lightning is the electrified version of that institutional product. In Australia, the F-150 Lightning is a niche purchase: too large for most suburban driveways and most urban carparks, but extraordinary in capability when the conditions allow its full expression.
The Pro Power Onboard system delivers up to 9.6kW from the truck bed — the most vehicle-based power output available in Australia. A construction site, a remote film production, an emergency responder scenario, or a fully equipped camping setup can run indefinitely from the F-150 Lightning Pro’s battery and onboard generator combination.
Ford Intelligent Backup Power allows the Lightning to power a home during a grid outage — the 130kWh battery provides substantial duration before requiring recharging.
Key Specification
Battery: 130kWh. WLTP: ~515km. Drive: AWD. DC: 150kW. 0-100: approximately 4.0s. Payload: ~900kg. Towing: ~4,500kg braked. Pro Power Onboard: 9.6kW. Price: approximately $89,990.
Verdict
The F-150 Lightning Pro is for buyers who need extraordinary power output capability, large payload, and EV running costs in a commercial or heavy-duty lifestyle context. The dimensions and weight require deliberate driving in Australian urban environments; in the right context — rural property use, construction, or outdoor power generation — it is unmatched.