Ford Unveils America’s First Electric Pickup Truck Optimized For The Police
Having provided over 12,000 police departments in America with purpose-built vehicles to aid them in protecting and serving communities for over seven decades, Ford has just unveiled the first-ever electric pickup truck specially developed for the police.
The mean-looking 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV can not only go from zero to 60 mph in just four seconds, but it also comes designed to handle the unique needs outside of pursuits—including lighting up highways at an accident or crime scene, and allowing officers to tow a boat or trailer.
Additionally, the interior of the truck features police-grade seats with reduced bolsters to help officers enter and exit the vehicle more swiftly, built-in steel intrusion plates in the front setbacks, a reinforced instrument panel toy trap for police equipment, and of course, the roof-mounted LED warning beacons.
Departments switching to the zero-emissions police truck will still be able to connect to existing fleets of Ford and non-Ford combustion engine vehicles, and can schedule maintenance needs in batches to reduce costs.
“We’re proud to offer America’s first electric police pickup truck to local government customers who can use the truck’s game-changing technology to help improve their productivity,” said Nate Oscarson, Ford Pro National Government Sales Manager.
Take a look at the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV in action below.
