What is the Ford 2023 Electric Vehicle lineup?

If you’re considering an electric vehicle (EV) for your next car purchase, Ford has a great range of options for you to choose from. Whether you’re looking for an electric truck with impressive towing and hauling capabilities, a crossover to transport your family, or a van for the job site, Ford’s rapidly expanding EV lineup has it all. Here at Brewster Ford in Brewster, New York, our auto experts are on hand to answer any of your questions about Ford’s new EVs or what it’s like to own one. Contact us today to learn more.

Ford F-150 Lightning

The F-150 Lightning is inspired by Ford’s F-150 pickup, which has proven time and again to be the most popular truck in the country for decades. With this incredibly strong starting point, Ford retains what drivers like best about the F-150 during its shift to EVs.

A four-wheel-drive electric motor system powers the F-150 Lightning. This puts out an impressive 452 horsepower in its standard configuration and increases to 580 in extended-range Lightning models. The Lightning has one electric motor for the front wheels and another for the rear wheels to give it four-wheel drive. These two motors can shift the F-150 Lightning at an incredible speed, dashing zero to 60 mph in as little as 4.5 seconds.

The standard Lightning has a driving range of 230 miles when fully charged. You can increase this to 320 miles if you upgrade to the larger battery pack offered in the extended-range model. The Lightning’s towing abilities are also impressive. The standard setup can tow 5,000 pounds, while the extended version can achieve 10,000 pounds when paired with the Max Trailer Tow Package.

Inside the cabin, the Lightning offers seating for five people. Unlike some gas-powered pickups, the F-150 Lightning is available in only one cab and cargo bed configuration. The Crew cab offers plenty of headroom and legroom for adults in both rows, while the cargo bed measures 5 feet 7 inches in length.

Mustang Mach-E

Ford offers this all-electric crossover in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive (AWD) models. The rear-wheel-drive setup has an electric motor on the rear wheels, delivering an output of 266 horsepower and a driving range of 247 miles with the standard battery pack. All-wheel drive adds a second motor to the vehicle and reduces the driving range slightly to 224 miles. The Mach-E’s extended battery pack can boost your driving range to 303 miles in rear-wheel drive or 277 miles with AWD.

If you use a 240-volt outlet to charge your vehicle, also known as a Level 2 charger, it’ll take between 12 and 15 hours to fully charge the Mach-E. You can access 240-volt chargers at a public charging site or by installing one at your home.

The Mach-E has a spacious cabin for you and your passengers to ride in. Both rows of seats are well suited for tall passengers, and there’s also equipment for installing child seating in the rear row. Behind the second row of seats, you’ll find over 29 cubic feet of cargo space. If you’re transporting bulkier items, you can fold down the rear row to open up close to 60 cubic feet in your storage area.

While the F-150 Lightning impresses with its towing abilities, the Mach-E stands out with an impressive infotainment system. Even base models have a huge 15.5-inch touchscreen paired with a six-speaker stereo. Other features include wireless device charging, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster. You can upgrade to a 10-speaker stereo for even better performance.

Ford E-Transit

The E-Transit van is an all-electric version of the Transit commercial van. Ford aimed the first versions of this van at commercial cargo carriers, but some reports have suggested that it may offer a passenger version in the coming years.

The E-Transit has a driving range of 126 miles. Its power train consists of an electric motor and a 67 kWh battery pack that puts out 266 horsepower. If you’d like an all-electric vehicle for hauling large items to work or delivering equipment to your clients, the E-Transit should be at the top of your list.

Ford Hybrid Vehicles

If you don’t want to opt for an all-electric vehicle, remember that some of Ford’s most popular models are available with a hybrid power train. Hybrid vehicles combine the benefits of an electric motor, which include improved fuel economy, with the support of a gasoline engine, so you don’t have to worry about driving range and charging your battery.

Ford offers Explorer and Escape crossovers with a hybrid powertrain. The Explorer is the larger of the two models, providing a third row of seating for additional passenger capacity. The Escape is a two-row crossover that does the job on the daily commute or for city driving.

Ford EV Plans

Ford has big ambitions for its EV sales over the next year. By late 2023, the automaker intends to sell 600,000 all-electric vehicles worldwide. This will include 270,000 Mach-E crossovers, 150,000 each of the F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, and 30,000 units of a new SUV for the European market.

This is just the first step in a transformational plan that will see Ford invest $50 billion in EV production. The goal is to have EVs account for half of its global production by 2030, with the company hoping to produce 2 million units worldwide by 2026. Over the longer term, Ford intends for its vehicles to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Would you like to know more about Ford’s EV transformation? Or how about having the opportunity to test drive a Mach-E or F-150 Lightning in Brewster? As your top Ford dealership, we can help you with that. Feel free to contact our auto experts to learn more about Ford’s electric vehicle lineup and discuss the attractive financing options we offer for your next purchase. We look forward to taking your call, responding to your online message, or chatting with you in person if you swing by our Brewster, New York dealership.

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