Ford on Wednesday took the covers off an F-150 Lightning-based idea that hints on the route the automaker would possibly take if it launches a performance-oriented electrical truck.

It is referred to as the F-150 Lightning Switchgear, and presently it is only an idea automobile. It is going to function a testbed for long run electrical automobiles, similar to the former SuperVan, Mustang Mach-E 1400, and Mustang CobraJet 1400. Alternatively, in contrast to the ones previous automobiles, Ford hasn’t upped the facility in its chase for functionality, because the Switchgear suits the inventory F-150 Lightning’s most 580 hp.

Ford F-150 Lighting fixtures Switchgear

Ford F-150 Lighting fixtures Switchgear

Ford F-150 Lighting fixtures Switchgear

Ford F-150 Lighting fixtures Switchgear

As an alternative, the point of interest was once at the chassis, and specifically the suspension. Ford, along side the workforce from RTR Automobiles, advanced a customized suspension with unbiased double wishbones up entrance, and multi-link design on the rear. Fox 3.0-inch diameter interior bypass shocks, stabilizer bars and customized keep an eye on palms take a seat at each ends. Prohibit straps lend a hand keep an eye on suspension and wheel go back and forth.

Switchgear is a connection with the facility for the automobile to be dialed in for both boulevard truck or off-road functionality. A change of a few elements is needed, relying at the purpose of the driving force.

For the road truck configuration, there is a carbon-fiber entrance fascia, carbon-fiber aspect skirts, a customized tonneau duvet, and 20-inch wheels with Nitto NT420V tires. The road truck additionally has a decreased journey peak.

Ford F-150 Lighting fixtures Switchgear

The off-road configuration sees the entrance fascia swapped for a metal alternative and metal skid plate. It additionally will get metal rock rails and a chase rack with two spare tires. The off-road configuration additionally boasts 18-inch wheels with 37-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires.

Ford hasn’t stated whether or not the F-150 Lightning will obtain any of those upgrades, although they could also be additional advanced for Ford’s next-generation full-size electrical truck. Scheduled to debut in 2025 and code-named T3, the brand new truck might be in line with a devoted EV platform.

The F-150 Lightning Switchgear might be proven to the general public for the primary time on the King of the Hammers race beginning Jan. 25 in Johnson Valley, California.