Ford Resumes F-150 Lightning Electric Peaks, But Raises Prices by $1,200-$4,000

Due to battery problems, Ford was forced to stop deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric vehicle. After about

Within a month, the problem was resolved, but the company began selling pickup trucks at a higher price than before production was suspended.

What is known

During the past week, Ford'sMichigan was able to return to the previous level in terms of production volumes of electric vehicles. Everyone can already pre-order the F-150 Lightning.

Cheap prices are not yet available to private clients.configurations. They can order the Lariant Standard Range or Platinum versions. Their cost increased from $74,474 to $75,974 and from $96,874 to $98,074, respectively. Standard trim levels are available for commercial customers, but the price has increased by $4,000 to $59,974.

Ford says the price increase is due toan increase in the cost of components and certain “market factors”. Until the end of May, private customers will be able to order the Ford F-150 Lightning as standard, and the plant's production capacity will increase to 150,000 pickups/year by the fall.