An Extended Range battery is available for the XLT, but it increases the price from $63,474 to $80,974. According to the government, the price may not exceed the MSRP of $80,000 for a van, pickup truck, or sport utility vehicle. That means you’re stuck with a 98 kWh Standard Range battery pack, good for 452 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. Like the Pro, it can do 240 miles between recharges.
Since more range is out of the question, we spent the money on some comfort and practicality items. Thankfully, Ford offers the 312A Equipment Group, which is basically a best-of list of features. For $5,000, you get 20-inch Dark Carbonized Wheels, Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, Pro Power Onboard, intelligent access with approach detection, a heated steering wheel, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, LED lights for the box, a power tailgate, tailgate step, and a tailgate work surface. We’d also add the $2,200 retractable tonneau cover to keep things safe.
This way, you still get $300 back from the government.