Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS

[25StarWhiteLightning]

Why not just make it modular with options for either EV or EREV. And you could make it so people could add the ERERV module after if they decide they want more range and the complexity of an engine module. Good thing I got 0% interest and full warranty the entire time. I will probably just drive this into the ground now.

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[FloridaMan655321]

I said this in another thread, this is just another reason why I wish Tesla made a normal truck……

 

[NPalumbo89]

Ford just lost a customer after this move. Absolutely won’t buy another ford after my loans paid off.

 

[doverjustin]

Will there be a product/equipment/upgrade made for the old lighting trucks to use this new generator system?

 

[gmarcucio]

Hi F-150 Lightning owners,

I’m coming to you today with an update on our product roadmap. There has been a lot of speculation recently and we just went live with some news. So, I want to give you the facts straight from Ford, explain what is changing, and more importantly, why.

With the F-150 Lightning, we proved an electric truck could be a hit, and it has remained the best-selling electric pickup. Let’s be real about what we’ve learned from you, the owners, and the market over the last few years. You love the electric performance, smoothness, and the tech, but for those that drive long distances, take frequent trips or tow heavy loads across state lines often, an F-150 Lightning might not be the truck for them. And we want it to be.

We took a bet, produced an amazing product that so many people love, and now we’re making adjustments in response to evolving market realities, consumer preferences, and the regulatory environment. No one could have predicted how the EV landscape would change in the U.S., which has impacted the industry.
That is why our next-generation F-150 Lightning will be an EREV. 100% electric power delivery, sub-5-second acceleration – and adds an estimated 700+ mile range with locomotive-like towing capability. That is a game-changer for our customers. Like the current F-150 Lightning, the next-gen version will also offer exportable electricity that can power everything from work sites to camp sites to homes during a power outage.

For those who aren’t familiar with EREVs, this isn't a traditional plug-in hybrid. This is an electric vehicle with an on-board generator. It’s designed to give you the electric capability you enjoy around town, but with the range and towing confidence of a gas truck when you’re hauling a boat or camper. It will be assembled right here in Dearborn at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

What this means for the current generation F-150 Lightning and “T3” truck​

Production of the current generation of F-150 Lightning will end this year, and we have also made the decision to no longer produce the next-generation full-size electric truck, also known as “T3”. For those that still wish to purchase a MY25 F-150 Lightning, we have good inventory and interested customers can purchase from dealer stock.

If you have an order in, or were waiting on one, please contact your dealer immediately to see if your vehicle will be built or if they can match you to an existing stock unit.

As for existing Lightning customers who might be coming off lease or looking or a new Lightning, we are looking at the following:

• Assist early adopters to purchase or lease a new 25MY Lightning
• Offering extensions to customers who wish to extend their leases beyond the original term
• Providing dealer support to help match customer with available inventory

What about support for my current F-150 Lightning?​

I know reading "production is ending" can be nerve-wracking for current owners. I want to be clear: We are committed to ensuring ongoing support of your vehicle’s software updates, quality and experience. Like all vehicles, we will maintain parts and service for 10 years. The team is not walking away from the current F-150 Lightning, and I’m not going anywhere.

The Ford Universal EV Platform​

While we shift F-150 Lightning to EREV, we are absolutely maintaining our plans and investment in the next generation of affordable EVs. The new Universal EV (UEV) platform is now more important than ever for Ford. UEV platform development is well underway. This flexible architecture will underpin a new family of smaller, more affordable, and cost-efficient vehicles—starting with a midsize pickup in 2027.

There is no impact to Mustang Mach-E. Mustang Mach-E is a great success story and is now available in almost 60 markets across the globe. It continues to be a standout electric SUV and plays an important role in the portfolio.

Other News: Battery Technology​

We are also making moves to make our business more sustainable. We are repurposing our Kentucky battery plant to build large-scale battery storage systems (for grid and industrial use), and our Michigan plant will be focusing on prismatic LFP cells. The same Michigan plant will be ramping up production in 2026 to power the new midsize electric truck built on our new Universal EV Platform.

Ford has been in manufacturing for over a century. We understand power management, thermal systems, safety engineering, and large-scale manufacturing. Our licensed LFP prismatic technology is proven, and our brand represents long-term accountability critical for 20+ year infrastructure investments.

I know this is a lot of news, and for the BEV purists, this might be tough to hear. We have a huge opportunity to get more people driving electric – whether that be plug-in hybrid, extended-range electric or pure electric vehicles and our plans set us up to succeed in this mission.

You can read the press release on this news here. I’ll be in the comments a later tonight to answer what I can.

Brian from Ford

 

[El Duderino]

Firmly in the EREV camp, 100% excited for this pivot.

 

[Temix]

One day, when we’re all cruising around in Chinese EVs with 10k-mile range, some retired @FMC exec will realize they made the wrong call back in 2026.

But let’s be honest - with the kind of money they’ve got in retirement, they probably won’t care at all

 

[25StarWhiteLightning]

One day, when we’re all cruising around in Chinese EVs with 10k-mile range, some retired @FMC exec will realize they made the wrong call back in 2026.

But let’s be honest - with the kind of money they’ve got in retirement, they probably won’t care at all

They will NEVER let Chinese EVs into the US market.

 

[mr.Magoo]

Additionally. @Ford Motor Company doesn't want to be in the battery business. So why not just quit this nonsense and sell straight gas trucks since the fuel standards no longer have teeth.

Guess you missed the part where they're launching a new battery storage business?

Launches battery energy storage business: Ford will leverage wholly owned plants in Kentucky and Michigan and leading LFP technology to provide solutions for energy infrastructure and growing data center demand. Ford plans to begin shipping BESS systems in 2027 with 20 GWh of annual capacity

 

[Garbone]

Will this crater the resale value? Can I pick one up used for less now or will they limited supply keep prices up?

 

[TwentyTwentyThree]

This looks like very welcome news to the stakeholders and and the overall EV sentiment.

However, this appeared to be a first and last ford product for me. It’s a shame. This f150 Lightning is the best and my most favorite vehicle I have ever owned. I was really hoping to replace it with an even more improved version.

 

[jsamp17]

Im not so upset at the idea of an EREV. I hope it becomes the stepping stone that everyone seems to need to get comfortable with BEV. --Im no different in that sense, I drove a Volt for 5 years before I fantasized about a lightning.

I snatched my MY22 almost a year ago. I was thinking at the time that maybe things would change and it might be my last opportunity to have basically a spaceship...and it seems it was. No regrets here. I love it and Im keeping this thing as long as I can.

 

[electricpig]

Hi F-150 Lightning owners,

I’m coming to you today with an update on our product roadmap. There has been a lot of speculation recently and we just went live with some news. So, I want to give you the facts straight from Ford, explain what is changing, and more importantly, why.

With the F-150 Lightning, we proved an electric truck could be a hit, and it has remained the best-selling electric pickup. Let’s be real about what we’ve learned from you, the owners, and the market over the last few years. You love the electric performance, smoothness, and the tech, but for those that drive long distances, take frequent trips or tow heavy loads across state lines often, an F-150 Lightning might not be the truck for them. And we want it to be.

We took a bet, produced an amazing product that so many people love, and now we’re making adjustments in response to evolving market realities, consumer preferences, and the regulatory environment. No one could have predicted how the EV landscape would change in the U.S., which has impacted the industry.
That is why our next-generation F-150 Lightning will be an EREV. 100% electric power delivery, sub-5-second acceleration – and adds an estimated 700+ mile range with locomotive-like towing capability. That is a game-changer for our customers. Like the current F-150 Lightning, the next-gen version will also offer exportable electricity that can power everything from work sites to camp sites to homes during a power outage.

For those who aren’t familiar with EREVs, this isn't a traditional plug-in hybrid. This is an electric vehicle with an on-board generator. It’s designed to give you the electric capability you enjoy around town, but with the range and towing confidence of a gas truck when you’re hauling a boat or camper. It will be assembled right here in Dearborn at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

What this means for the current generation F-150 Lightning and “T3” truck​

Production of the current generation of F-150 Lightning will end this year, and we have also made the decision to no longer produce the next-generation full-size electric truck, also known as “T3”. For those that still wish to purchase a MY25 F-150 Lightning, we have good inventory and interested customers can purchase from dealer stock.

If you have an order in, or were waiting on one, please contact your dealer immediately to see if your vehicle will be built or if they can match you to an existing stock unit.

As for existing Lightning customers who might be coming off lease or looking or a new Lightning, we are looking at the following:

• Assist early adopters to purchase or lease a new 25MY Lightning
• Offering extensions to customers who wish to extend their leases beyond the original term
• Providing dealer support to help match customer with available inventory

What about support for my current F-150 Lightning?​

I know reading "production is ending" can be nerve-wracking for current owners. I want to be clear: We are committed to ensuring ongoing support of your vehicle’s software updates, quality and experience. Like all vehicles, we will maintain parts and service for 10 years. The team is not walking away from the current F-150 Lightning, and I’m not going anywhere.

The Ford Universal EV Platform​

While we shift F-150 Lightning to EREV, we are absolutely maintaining our plans and investment in the next generation of affordable EVs. The new Universal EV (UEV) platform is now more important than ever for Ford. UEV platform development is well underway. This flexible architecture will underpin a new family of smaller, more affordable, and cost-efficient vehicles—starting with a midsize pickup in 2027.

There is no impact to Mustang Mach-E. Mustang Mach-E is a great success story and is now available in almost 60 markets across the globe. It continues to be a standout electric SUV and plays an important role in the portfolio.

Other News: Battery Technology​

We are also making moves to make our business more sustainable. We are repurposing our Kentucky battery plant to build large-scale battery storage systems (for grid and industrial use), and our Michigan plant will be focusing on prismatic LFP cells. The same Michigan plant will be ramping up production in 2026 to power the new midsize electric truck built on our new Universal EV Platform.

Ford has been in manufacturing for over a century. We understand power management, thermal systems, safety engineering, and large-scale manufacturing. Our licensed LFP prismatic technology is proven, and our brand represents long-term accountability critical for 20+ year infrastructure investments.

I know this is a lot of news, and for the BEV purists, this might be tough to hear. We have a huge opportunity to get more people driving electric – whether that be plug-in hybrid, extended-range electric or pure electric vehicles and our plans set us up to succeed in this mission.

You can read the press release on this news here. I’ll be in the comments a later tonight to answer what I can.

Brian from Ford

I'm out! Ford quitting and getting left behind.

 

[DGDo]

I'm betting Ford will figure out they just need 3 tiered powertrain options on a shared platform. They have a great thing going for the majority of current Lightning owners and this way Ford avoids alienating early adopters like us who value the silent, instant-torque drive without the generator's added weight/complexity.
So...why not they just launch the next-gen Lightning (2027+) with three variants: (1) Pure EV (100-300 mile range, no generator), (2) Optional EREV add-on (generator kit factory-installed for +400 miles), and (3) Full EREV standard (700+ miles). They could even figure out how to use a modular battery/generator bay for easy swaps at dealerships.

And/or even offer this for the dealer to get their money...a dealer-installed "Range Extender Kit" which could be a compact gas generator for 2022-2025 models.

I think there are lots of better options than going all EREV, but who knows, they likely did their research and it's just a money thing.

The only probllem is if they figure out a perfect design and operational plan for this, the ICE would probably go away...or maybe that would not be a problem?

Martin Meeks and his co-developer have been working on a range extender for the existing F-150 Lightning. Check out this YouTube video: .

I came to a gently used (and heavily depreciated) 2022 F-150 Lightning Platinum from a 2014 BMW i3 REx Tera. When BMW killed the i3, it permanently lost me as a customer. I probably would have kept the i3 if it hadn't gotten totalled by a reckless driver. Frankly, it isn't a practical vehicle to keep long term outside of Europe, where there is sufficient "installed base" to support knowledgeable independent maintenance and upgrade shops.

Purists will only want a BEV. The macroeconomic, dealership and Federal political situation necessitated Ford's change in direction. When I bought the Lightning I intended to keep it until it gets totalled or can no longer be repaired. That's still my plan.

 

[Temix]

They will NEVER let Chinese EVs into the US market.

I’ve driven a couple of these EVs in Europe - honestly, they feel like they’re about 20 years ahead

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