--- title: "Ford F-150 Lightning Flash bundles best tech, priced at $70k" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2023/10/ford-f-150-lightning-flash-bundles-best-tech-priced-at-70k/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jill Ciminillo" published: "2023-10-04T18:20:11+00:00" modified: "2025-07-23T15:11:34+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/f-150-lightning-flash-3.jpg" --- # Ford F-150 Lightning Flash bundles best tech, priced at $70k By Jill Ciminillo Published: 2023-10-04T18:20:11+00:00 Updated: 2025-07-23T15:11:34+00:00 ![Featured image]() Now that [Ford Motor Co.’s electric truck]() has been on sale for more than a year, the automaker has learned a few things: Like what people want and how much they’re willing to pay. So, Ford has bundled together some of the best tech it offers, added in the extended-range battery and priced it just under $70K. It’s called the F-150 Lightning Flash. Let’s take [a closer look]() at what this new trim includes. ## **F-150 Lightning Flash based on XLT** Rather than building this on a flashier trim (couldn’t resist), the F-150 Lightning Flash starts with the XLT, which is one level up off the base. It’ll include the 320-mile extended range battery and a standard 15.5-inch infotainment screen. The current screen in the XLT is 12 inches. What’s interesting, is the current XLT with the extended-range battery starts at $69,995 – the same starting price for the Flash. Similar to the current XLT trim, this new trim has the power tailgate, tailgate step and work surface, Tow Technology Package and a heat pump to optimize energy consumption. As a part of the bundle, however, it adds a B&O sound system, the 15.5-inch display and wireless charging pad – none of which are currently available on the XLT. ![F-150 Lightning Flash]() Preproduction screens shown. Actual screens may vary. (Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.) ## **BlueCruise Available** Another big add for the F-150 Lighting Flash is [BlueCruise]() availability. This is the hands-free highway driving system. Previously, this was only optioned on the Lariat trim and above, but now the Flash will be equipped with the 1.2 version, which includes lane-change assist and has continuous improvement via software updates. There is also a new subscription plan that allows customers to activate BlueCruise at any point during ownership – whether it’s at the point of purchase or for a month at a time. ## **The bottom line** The F-150 Lightning Flash adds some features you can’t currently get on the XLT trim and maintains the line on the extended-range battery pricing. So, looks like a win-win for me. It will be a 2024 model, and customers can [begin ordering it online via Ford.com]() in early 2024. Keep in mind, these new Lightnings will also have access to the Tesla charging network, which makes the range anxiety a little easier to swallow – especially considering the [cold-weather range drop](). [f 150 lightning flash 1]() [f 150 lightning flash 2]() [f 150 lightning flash 3]() [f 150 lightning flash 4]() [f 150 lightning flash 5]() [preproduction screens shown. actual screens may vary.]() [f 150 lightning flash 7]() [F-150 Lightning Flash]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2024 Ford F-150 Lightning]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2023/10/ford-f-150-lightning-flash-bundles-best-tech-priced-at-70k/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2023/10/ford-f-150-lightning-flash-bundles-best-tech-priced-at-70k/" }, "author": { "name": "Jill Ciminillo", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/17a307b2bd8654a0efc57d38f2e79df8" }, "headline": "Ford F-150 Lightning Flash bundles best tech, priced at $70k", "datePublished": "2023-10-04T18:20:11+00:00", "dateModified": "2025-07-23T15:11:34+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": 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