Ecofriendly: Go Electric With Your Next Ford

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With an electric vehicle, you can help reduce pollution and avoid spending money on gas. Various electric Ford vehicles are available, and you can choose one for a fun ride, family transportation, or comfortable commuting. Discover some of the electric Ford models available and their best features. 

The Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the electric version of one of Ford’s most popular vehicles. This vehicle is a crossover SUV, but it looks like a sports car, thanks to its Select, Premium, California Route 1, or GT trim levels. Standard features include a sculpted hood, navigation, voice recognition, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and keyless entry. 

Unbridled, Engage, and Whisper driving modes change engine noise levels, lighting, and responsiveness. There’s also a one-pedal driving mode, and the GT trim has an Unbridled Extend driving mode for racing. With the rear seats folded, you’ll also get a 15.5-inch touch screen and up to 60 cubic feet of cargo space. You can add a panoramic moonroof, a power liftgate, 19-inch wheels, all-wheel drive, ambient interior lighting, wireless charging, and a heated steering wheel. 

The motor generates 266 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. This vehicle has up to 300 miles of driving range, and it lets you know how many miles you can drive until you need to charge the Ford Mustang Mach-E again.

The Ford F-150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an electric version of Ford’s popular F-150 truck. This vehicle model comes in Pro, XLT, Lariat, and Platinum trim levels. Four-wheel drive, 18-inch wheels, heated manually folding side mirrors, a push-button start, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, a 12-inch touchscreen, voice recognition, and a Wi-Fi hotspot are standard vehicle elements.

You can add a battery with an extended range, 20- or 22-inch wheels, running boards with lighting, a moonroof, parking assistance, and a 360-degree camera system. Other options include: 

• An interior work surface. 
• A universal garage door opener. 
• A heated steering wheel. 
• Wireless charging. 

You can choose normal, sport, tow and haul, one-pedal, or off-road driving modes. Drivers will also appreciate an independent suspension and a regenerative braking system. The base Pro trim has a 240-mile range, and the XLT and Lariat trims can go 320 miles. The Platinum trim vehicle has a 300-mile range, can tow up to 8,600 pounds, and reach 60 mph in less than 4 seconds.

The Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is available as a plug-in hybrid or a gas SUV. The hybrid version has navigation, heated side mirrors, voice recognition, a power liftgate, dual exhaust, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capabilities. With only electric power, this vehicle has a 37-mile range. It can achieve 44 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. You can choose to include rain-sensing windshield wipers, dual-zone climate control, a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, and wireless charging.

Selecting an electric vehicle could help you qualify for a lucrative tax credit. Electric engines don’t produce harmful air pollution and are often quieter than vehicles with similar gas motors. Additionally, electric cars often have advanced safety and entertainment features. Consider the above Ford vehicle offerings for your next purchase from Bob Maxey Ford in Detroit, MI and prepare to expect even more electric vehicle options from the automaker moving forward.

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