Australian buyers can now get the Ford F‑150 Lightning Pro at a significantly reduced price, as AusEV clears existing stock.

The trade-focused Lightning Pro, with a 98kWh battery, is currently available from $109,990 plus on-road costs, down from the usual $169,900. This follows Ford ending Lightning EV production in the US due to lower-than-expected demand.

Converted to right-hand drive by Advanced Manufacturing Queensland and distributed by AusEV, the Lightning Pro uses a dual-motor electric drivetrain producing 337kW and 1050Nm. Its 98kWh battery provides a claimed range of up to 436km (US EPA). The ute weighs just over 2700kg and has a 1000kg payload and 2500kg braked towing capacity, below that of popular turbo-diesel rivals.

The larger XLT variant, with a 131kWh battery, 433kW of power, and a range of approximately 582km, is not part of the current run-out deal, keeping the discount exclusive to the base Pro.

Reports earlier this month confirmed that the next-generation Ford F‑150 Lightning Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) is expected to arrive in Australia in 2027. Unlike the battery-only Lightning, the EREV pairs electric motors with a petrol engine that acts solely as a generator, extending total range to more than 1125km while retaining bi-directional charging and vehicle-to-load capability. 

Imported in left-hand drive, all EREVs will be converted to right-hand drive locally in Brisbane, and current Lightning stock will remain available until the new model arrives.

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