The Lightning Electric E-450 is Ford’s versatile and trusted platform equipped by Lightning eMotors with a state-of-the-art electric powertrain which provides a quiet, smooth and familiar driving experience that your drivers will love.
Available in 80-mile and 120-mile range versions, this vehicle provides practical, reliable service while producing zero emissions on the road. Charging is simple and quick, with both Level 2 AC charging and DC Fast Charge supported.
We use the highest-quality components available, including our thermally-managed batteries which deliver the best range, efficiency and lifetime of any batteries in the market.
| Base Chassis | Ford E-450 Shuttle, Cutaway, Stripped Chassis | |
| GVWR | 14,500 lbs | |
| Minimum Wheelbase | 176 in | |
| Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Compatibility | Level 2 (13.2 kW) and Level 3 (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS-1 Combo | |
| All Electric Range* | 80 miles | 120 miles |
| Battery Capacity | 86 kWh | 129 kWh |
| Charge Time | 5.5 hours (Level 2) 1.5 hour (DC Fast Charge) | 8.0 hours (Level 2) 2.25 hours (DC Fast Charge) |
| Payload and Passenger Capacity** | 7,980 lbs (Weight of body is part of total payload) | 7,200 lbs (Weight of body is part of total payload) |
| Maximum Speed | 65 mph (electronically limited) | |
| Peak Power | 241 HP (180 kW) | |
| Torque Rating (after transmission) | 790 lb-ft (1071 Nm) | |
| Warranty | • Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty • EV Conversion: Lightning eMotors standard warranty (Powertrain and battery 5 year / 60,000 miles) |
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| Analytics | • Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior | |
** Payload and Passenger capacity can vary and greatly depend on vehicle wheelbase, seating configuration, and other characteristics or features as delivered by the OEM or chassis manufacturer. Equipment added to the base chassis by aftermarket upfitters or equipment installers could also affect Payload and Passenger Capacity.
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Our E-450 vehicles qualify for the Federal Transit Administration’s Buy America program, and the FAA’s Buy American program for airport improvements. |
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