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{"id":4310,"date":"2024-04-13T11:01:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-13T11:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aitesonics.com\/ford-f-150-lightning-platinum-black-first-look-a-menacing-new-trim-for-fords-flagship-ev-truck-130002999\/"},"modified":"2024-04-13T11:01:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T11:01:18","slug":"ford-f-150-lightning-platinum-black-first-look-a-menacing-new-trim-for-fords-flagship-ev-truck-130002999","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aitesonics.com\/ford-f-150-lightning-platinum-black-first-look-a-menacing-new-trim-for-fords-flagship-ev-truck-130002999\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Black first look: A menacing new trim for Ford’s flagship EV truck"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since it hit the roads last year, the Platinum edition has been Ford\u2019s top-spec trim for the F-150 Lightning<\/a>. But sometime in early 2024, Ford is releasing the first \u201cbuzz\u201d vehicle for its electric truck which boasts an all-new color scheme that transforms the company\u2019s flagship heavy-duty EV into a truly menacing (but still stylish) machine.<\/p>\n

Limited to a run of just 2,000 vehicles with individually numbered badges, even though the Platinum Black edition is largely an appearance pack, it gives off a very different vibe than a regular model. The biggest change is the use of a matte black exterior wrap, which Ford says is the first of its kind on any of its production vehicles. However, the commitment to a new color scheme doesn\u2019t stop there, because Ford tweaked a ton of little elements to drive the design home.<\/p>\n

In front, Ford smoked out the Platinum Black\u2019s headlights to add a little extra drama. The company also updated basically all of the truck's badges, eliminating the blue background on the traditional Ford emblem along with the blue detailing on the Lightning logo on the bed, the tailgate and elsewhere. One small but notable design change from the standard model is that on the Platinum Black, Ford also got rid of the fake charging port on the right side of the vehicle, which is something I can get behind. If we can all agree that EVs don\u2019t need fake grilles in front, that\u2019s a pretty logical next step. After all, most ICE cars don\u2019t bother adding faux gas covers for the sake of symmetry, so EVs shouldn\u2019t either.<\/p>\n

Some small departures to Ford\u2019s matte color scheme are the use of glossy Agate Black paint on the side mirrors, door handles and running boards, which hide fingerprints better than flat black. Meanwhile on the inside, the F-150 Platinum Black features Nirvana black upholstery (with heated and cooled seats), which is exclusive to this trim. But what really completes the look is the Platinum Black\u2019s wheels which, as you\u2019ve probably guessed, are also matte black including their matching black lug nuts.<\/p>\n