The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Now Up to $4,000 Less Expensive. Is This Sufficient?

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      With the elimination of the $7,500 federal tax credit, car manufacturers are racing to lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Ford, which had tried to extend the credit for leases in a creative manner, seems to have yielded to political pressure this week by announcing the cancellation of those plans. Nevertheless, the company needs to make its offerings as appealing as possible, and one strategy is to reduce the prices of certain F-150 Lightning trims by up to $4,000.

      For the 2026 F-150 Lightning, the starting price for the STX trim will be $65,540, which includes a significant $2,195 destination fee, excluding the workman Pro model. This price matches last year’s base XLT model, with a change in name and the addition of some off-road features. In contrast, the mid-range Flash trim will see a $4,000 reduction compared to its 2025 version, bringing the price to $68,190.

      As for higher trims, the Lariat now starts at $77,190, down by $2,000, while the Platinum remains at $87,190. Ford informed CarsDirect that these price drops do not compromise any standard features.

      While the price reductions are welcome, they do not measure up to the current lease offers, as 2025 trucks are still available with discounts of up to $11,500, according to CarsDirect. The pricing of the Lightning has fluctuated significantly over the past few years.

      In conclusion, Ford is making efforts to support the Lightning. Approximately a year ago, the company halted production of the vehicle due to low demand and excess inventory. Currently, it is focusing on a different electric pickup, which it describes as its modern “Model T moment,” aimed at becoming an affordable EV option for the wider public.

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