Ford Motor Company today announced the next generation of the F-150 Lightning, a truck engineered to redefine what an electric pickup can do.

Leveraging advanced Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) technology, the next-generation F-150 Lightning will offer the best of both worlds: the seamless, instant power of an electric powertrain and the freedom of a generator-backed estimated range of more than 700 miles.

Unlike a traditional hybrid, the F-150 Lightning EREV is propelled 100 percent by electric motors. This ensures owners get the pure EV driving experience they love — including rapid acceleration and quiet operation — while eliminating the need to stop and charge during long-distance towing. 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.

"The F-150 Lightning is a groundbreaking product that demonstrated an EV pickup can still be a great F-Series," said Doug Field, Ford's chief EV, digital and design officer. "Our next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV will be every bit as revolutionary. It delivers everything Lightning customers love — near instantaneous torque and pure electric driving. But with a high-power generator enabling an estimated range of 700+ miles, it tows like a locomotive. Heavy-duty towing and cross-country travel will be as effortless as the daily commute."

As America’s best-selling electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning has been a driving force behind Ford’s consistent U.S. EV sales growth. This new model reinforces the F-Series legacy of innovation, giving owners the electric benefits they want with the reliability they need. It represents a significant expansion of the F-150 Lightning’s capability.

Production of the current F-150 Lightning ends this year. The next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV also will be assembled at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. Ford will share more details about the vehicle and launch timing at a later date.