Ford will begin delivery of the electric version of the electric version of the F-150 light truck or pick-uppickup, the F-150 Lightningwhich promises to revolutionize the work vehicle market in the US. U.S.. Ford has received orders for 200,000 units of the new EVwhich is posing significant significant challenges in terms of charging infrastructure infrastructure for the growing fleet of electric vehicles in the country.

One of the attractions of the F-150 Lightning is its low operating cost. The price of the unit is still higher (between US$39,974 for the base model and US$90,874 for the more expensive) than the internal combustion internal combustion versions (which start at US$29,990 and ends at US$74,335), but the maintenance cost is 40% lower, according toaccording to the consulting firm ICF.

And of the fuel costsNot to mention: for a standardized usage of 12,000 miles per year and considering the variations in gasoline and electricity prices between states, the annual electricity cost of the Lightning is in the range of US$414 to US$993compared to a range of US$1,691 to US$2,683 for the internal combustion models. It is no wonder that companies are eager to equip their fleets with electric versions of the F-150.

Ford's F-series has been the best-selling pickup in the U.S. pickup market for 45 consecutive years.