A discontinued car suddenly became a bestseller

Since the last F-150 Lightning rolled off the production line in December 2025, it has become one of the most sought-after vehicles in the United States. Americans are literally hunting for cars on the secondary market, writes Bloomberg.

According to market experts, one of the problems of the new electric pickup truck was its rather high price. Ford has never delivered on its promise to sell electric vehicles at prices comparable to gas-powered pickups. The auto giant was losing a lot of money on electric vehicles. But a used Lightning costs 50 to 60 percent less than the original price. “This is an incredible truck for the money,” said one used-car dealer.

In addition to the high price, pickup truck drivers have been slow to switch to electric vehicles due to poor aerodynamics. The angular shape and heavy weight limit the range. Pickup truck owners have felt the effects of high gas prices more than most drivers. But problems with fuel turned buyers to “electric trains” on the secondary market.

Scarcity also played a role. In a good year, Ford sells about 900,000 gas-powered F-150s, and in four years it has sold just over 100,000 electric versions of the model. The Lightning currently sells in about 20 days in the US, compared to the average used car sale time of 44 days. Car buyers admit that they are considering trading in a gas-powered F-150 for a used Lightning, considering it a good buy all things considered. Some note that the car outperforms even Mustangs in its environmental friendliness and speed.

For buyers, the Lightning is also attractive because they hardly notice the difference: externally and internally it is identical to the gasoline version. The exception is the huge front trunk. In addition, the pickup truck can power the home with electricity.