Ford has reduced the price of its electric F-150 Lightning by as much as $4,000 to make up for the loss of the federal EV tax credit. The 2026 F-150 Lightning now delivers increased driving range at a more affordable cost.
To maintain sales momentum, Ford has lowered prices on the 2026 F-150 Lightning by up to $4,000. Company spokesperson Martin Günsberg confirmed that the Flash trim is seeing a $4,000 price cut, while the Lariat is reduced by $2,000. The updated lineup will now begin with the STX trim, which replaces the outgoing XLT but retains the same starting price of $63,345. Based on order guides, the Flash trim sees the biggest price drop, now starting at $65,995, and the Lariat is priced at $74,995—a $2,000 decrease from the previous model year. Meanwhile, the top-tier Platinum model remains unchanged at $84,995.
The new F-150 Lightning STX offers more than a simple name update. It replaces the XLT’s standard 98-kWh battery with an extended-range version, boosting the truck’s range from 240 to 290 miles. It also delivers increased performance, with 536 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque from dual electric motors. Additional upgrades include a standard electronic locking rear differential and off-road running boards borrowed from the F-150 Tremor.
In the third quarter, Ford sold more than 10,000 F-150 Lightnings, nearly twice the approximately 5,400 Tesla Cybertrucks sold during the same period. By the end of September, Ford’s total electric pickup sales surpassed 23,000, according to Cox Automotive. Although Ford has opted not to pursue a program to extend the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, the company is still offering substantial incentives to help offset its loss.
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