Ford opens 2024 F-150 Lightning Pro fleet order banks

Key Points

  • ๐Ÿšš Ford has opened fleet order banks for the 2024 F-150 Lightning Pro, introducing new innovations.
  • ๐ŸŒก๏ธ The F-150 Lightning Pro features Ford’s Vapor Injection Heat Pump (VIHP) to optimize performance and maintain an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles.
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ It also boasts a new on-board charging configuration, with the extended-range Lightning featuring an 11.5 kW on-board charger as standard.
  • โšก Ford offers a fleet-only option to increase the on-board charger capacity to 19.2 kW for faster charging.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ The price of the F-150 Lightning Pro increased to $59,974 in March 2023, and it is part of a lineup with various trim levels to cater to different needs and budgets.

Ford opened the fleet order banks for the 2024 F-150 Lightning Pro. The legacy automaker rolled out some new innovations for the 2024 F-150 Lighting Pro.

โ€œWe know Ford Pro customers need to put F-150 Lightning to work, that is why we offer many features to manage range including Pre-Conditioning and Intelligent Range,โ€ a Ford spokesperson told Teslarati.

Two of the Lighting Proโ€™s most exciting features are Fordโ€™s Vapor Injection Heat Pump (VIHP) and a new on-board charging configuration. 

FORDโ€™S VAPOR INJECTION HEAT PUMP

Fordโ€™s patented heat pump uses vapor injection to heat and cool. The VIHP is designed to turbocharge the carโ€™s refrigerant system to improve heat transfer and reduce power consumption. 

The legacy automaker claims its VIHP optimizes performance in varying ambient temperatures and maintains an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles on a standard battery pack.

NEW ON-BOARD CHARGING CONFIGURATION FOR THE LIGHTNING PRO

โ€œAlso new for 24MY, [the] F-150 Lightning has a new on-board charging configuration. Extended-range Lightning with a single on-board charger now comes with an 11.5 kW on-board charger standard,โ€ noted the Ford representative.

Ford rolled out a fleet-only option to increase on-board charger capacity to 19.2 kW. The company recommends increased charger capacity to Ford Pro customers needing faster charging.  

In March 2023, Ford increased the price of the F-150 Lightning after restarting production. The Lightning Proโ€™s price rose to $59,974, up by $4,000. Ford recently launched the F-150 Lightning Flash, increasing its Lightning offering to 6 trims. The Lightning Flash is a more โ€œtech-forwardโ€ version of the electric vehicle. Below are the 2024 Lightning trims and prices.

  1. The F-150 Lightning Pro Standard Range โ€“ starts at $49,995
  2. The F-150 Lightning XLT Standard Range โ€“ starts at $57,495
  3. The F-150 Lightning Flash Extended Range โ€“ starts at $69,995
  4. The F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Range โ€“ starts at $77,495
  5. The F-150 Lightning Platinum Extended Range โ€“ starts at $89,995
  6. The limited-edition F-150 Lightning Platinum Black Extended Range โ€“ available for order at $97,995
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