Ford has launched a new limited-edition matte black F-150 Lightning, which looks pretty sick.
Henry Ford famously said, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it’s black,” and Ford is reminding us of that with the launch of the new F-150 Lightning Platinum Black.
Even though it’s actually a wrap and not a paint job.
Ford describes the company’s first-ever matte-wrapped production truck:
The F-150 Lightning Platinum Black is a monochromatic electric truck, combining the tech and power capability of the high-end Platinum trim level wrapped in a unique matte black wrap – the company’s first-ever matte-wrapped production truck.
Only 2,000 units will be built, and deliveries will start in early 2024, with a starting price of $97,995.
Top comment by Solar Guy
These types of gimmicks can sell a handful of vehicles .. but for Ford et al to compete with Cybertruck they will need to step into the 21st century and release dedicated BEV platforms with modern designs. Canoo and Tesla are on the right track .. BEV platforms open up design possibilities .. its past time to move on from the grandpa truck look.
Ford is making the 300-mile-extended-range battery standard on the limited-edition model.
The vehicle features a few design accents unique to the limited edition:
Here are a few more images of the F-150 Lightning Platinum Black:
Electrek’s Take
I am in the market for an electric pickup truck, and I’ve been waiting to get the final specs and pricing on the Cybertruck, but this almost makes me forget about the Cybertruck. I have a weak spot for black matte finishes, and for me, this is one bad-ass-looking pickup truck.
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