Ford F-150 Lightning Discounts Begin This Month

For the first time since it was launched, Ford is offering discounts on theF-150 Lightningelectric pickup truck. These savings provide some relief followingprices that have drastically increasedsince the pickup was launched - it currently starts at around $60,000, far above the sub-$40,000 price it launched with.

按CarsDirect, a bulletin sent to dealers outlines incentives worth up to $1,500 in certain parts of the United States. Besides that, Ford Credit is providing 1.9% financing for all Lightning trims for up to 36 months, a deal that runs through October 2. There are also 48-month (2.9% financing) and 60-month (3.9%) options, or rates over 72 and 84 months of 5.9% and 7.9% APR, respectively.

As for the first Lightning rebates from Ford, these are valid through July 31 and include $500 in Low APR Retail Customer Cash, as well as Retail Trade Assist, valued at $1,000.CarsDirectpoints out that these deals are, unfortunately, not available everywhere. Phoenix appears to be the best place with both of these incentives available there. California, meanwhile, offers $500 in Trade Assist for a total of $1,000 there. If combined with the $7,500 tax credit and the $2,000 Clean Vehicle Rebate in the Western state, that adds up to a saving of close to $12,000.

Shortly after the above deals were uncovered, it was also learned that Ford is offering a $2,500 discount on the Lightning if orders are placed before the end of July. Depending on the region, this discount may be lower at around $1,000.