EVs, or electric vehicles, have been rising in popularity for the last few years as charging infrastructure is expanded and new electric vehicles are being produced. Ford announced in 2022 that they would stepping into the EV ring with the Ford F-150 Lightning, an all-electric version of the F-150. It was the first full size EV pickup on the market, and though it’s not quite as powerful as a gas-powered F-150, it has some incredible benefits that will only get better with time and technology. Curious about how an electric pickup stands up against its gas-powered twin?

The EV, or electric vehicle, is quickly becoming more popular with consumers and companies alike as charging infrastructure and improvements to battery life rapidly improve. Alliant Energy, a Midwestern electric utility company operating out of Madison, Wisconsin, is one of the pioneers committed to electrification by transitioning their technologies away from fossil fuels and towards electricity. Many benefits come with electrification, like saving money, creating a clean and healthy environment with reduced emissions, and reducing maintenance costs.