Leo Sfikas is an established presence in the Chicago automotive arena who managed several top-ranked regional Ford dealerships as an executive member of the Currie Motors Auto Group. Passionate about the driving experience, Leo Sfikas follows trends in Ford and other manufacturers.

In 2022, Ford is releasing the Ford F-150 Lightning, a groundbreaking electric vehicle with a name that hearkens back to the sporty V-8 trucks that defined the F-150 line in the 1990s. Priced in the low $40,000 range for base models, the next-generation truck features a dual-motor system that provides power to all four wheels while reaching 60 mph in just four seconds. Available with an extended-range battery, the Lightning features 563 hp and has four distinct drive modes: normal, off-road, sport, and tow/haul.

With a maximum payload capacity of 2,000 pounds, the vehicle capably tows 10,000 pounds. Its standard range is 230 miles, but drivers can expect 320 miles of driving with an extended-range battery. With the latter option in place, owners are also provided with an 80-amp charging station for residential use. In addition, the F-150 Lightning can power residences for between three to 10 days in cases of an extended power outage.

The F-150 Lightning is only the first of an expansive upcoming lineup of Ford electric trucks that looks set to include Maverick Lightning and Ranger Lightning models, as well as Thunder F-150, Maverick, and Ranger vehicles.