A extra highly effective, high-performance Ford F-150 Lightning electrical pickup is coming. Based on a latest trademark submitting with america Patent and Trademark Workplace (USPTO), it might go by the identify Flash.

Ford’s “F-150 Flash” high-performance electrical pickup

After saying its return to Method 1 after over 20 years in January, Ford gave us a sneak peek of some “EV efficiency demonstrators,” together with a high-performance electrical pickup.

Ford is collaborating with Purple Bull Powertrains to develop next-gen hybrid energy items, together with a 350 kW electrical motor, for use from the 2026 season. CEO Jim Farley commented on the partnership, saying:

Ford’s return to Method 1 with Purple Bull Racing is all about the place we’re going as an organization– more and more electrical, software-defined, fashionable automobiles and experiences.

The American automaker says it’s going to present battery cell and electrical motor know-how whereas utilizing the partnership to deepen its information within the areas.

In an interview with High Gear earlier this yr, Farley mentioned that though “anybody could make an EV,” if you wish to achieve this profitably, “you want higher aerodynamics than anybody else.” To be one of the best, you must beat one of the best (or a minimum of study from them), which is a giant purpose why Ford is returning to Method 1.

Farley posted a teaser of the high-performance electrical pickup with Method 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, revealing a a lot decrease mannequin than the F-150 Lightning. In the meantime, it didn’t reveal any noticeable adjustments concerning aerodynamics.

Ford’s latest trademark submitting, uncovered by Automotive Buzz, suggests it might go by the identify “F-150 Flash.” Flash… Lightning – it might make sense for a high-performance electrical truck given the DC Comedian character The Flash’s tremendous velocity skills and Lightning bolt brand.

The trademark says it’s for “motor automobiles, specifically, cars, pick-up vans, electrical automobiles within the nature of cars, pick-up vans, sport utility automobiles, and their structural components.”

No different particulars of the EV efficiency truck have been revealed but. Nevertheless, the present F-150 Lightning places out as much as 580 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, for a 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. That mentioned, we’d anticipate the high-performance model to be simply over 1,000 hp.

Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 (a custom-built Ford E-Transit) is ready to tackle Pikes Peak, which options over 1,400 hp (1,050 kW) along with enhanced aerodynamics.

The American automaker additionally simply acquired the largest auto mortgage value $9.2 billion because the bailouts of 2009 to construct three EV battery factories whereas supporting home manufacturing.