The Ford F-150 Lightning's unk. Tim Levin/Insider
The F-150 Lightning electric truck will offer features that aren't available in a gasoline truck.
The frunk's enormous size allows for plenty of storage space, which would otherwise be used by an engine.
It includes power outlets, lights and a drain. There are also built-in dividers and other useful features.
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The F-150 Lightning has many similarities to its gas-powered sibling. Ford's new e-truck, however, has more to offer than its electric motors or battery.
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The F-150 Lightning Lightning offers something you won't find on any other truck.
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A frunk.
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You can store things in the cab or bed by adding a weatherproof, lockable storage compartment.
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It was huge in person. It is massive.
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It can store approximately the same amount as a Honda Civic trunk at just over 14 cubic feet.
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The underside of the hatch shows that it can hold two golf bags.
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This was confirmed by a series rigorous scientific tests.
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To prevent things from moving too much, the frunk's floor has rubberized.
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A few tie-down points are available...
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Some hooks are also available for grocery bags, and other similar purposes.
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The entire grille area of the EV lifts up with its hood, making it easier to load and unload.
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You'll find a small storage space underneath the floor of the frunk.
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This panel can be stuck in a few slots on the floor to make a divider that organizes groceries and other cargo.
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Reversible. The panel has spots for beverages and a rubberized surface that matches the interior.
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A drain hole in the floor allows you to rinse the frunk out if it gets too dirty.
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A drain hole allows the frunk to double as a cooler by doubling its lower cargo area.
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It has four 120-volt outlets and USB and USB-C plugs. This is why Ford gave it the rather absurd name, Mega Power Frunk.
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The frunk can provide up to 2.4 kilowatts power, which is enough to run both a concrete mixer and jackhammer simultaneously. Ford suggests a fun movie night that includes speakers, popcorn machines, and projectors.
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The ceiling has lights that can illuminate a workstation in the trunk.
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If you wish to keep your campsite pitch black, there is a button that will turn off the lights.
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You can open and close the frunk using an app, Lightning's touchscreen or an exterior button.
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If the normal height of the frunk makes it difficult to reach, you can move it to your preference position and hold down the close button.
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The frunk can be shut manually by pulling down.
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Although all the techy features and quirks of frunk are wonderful, many people simply want a storage space they can open and store their stuff with ease.
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