Although the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning has been a hit as an electric pickup, Ford’s full-size truck is also available as a hybrid. The PowerBoost full-hybrid V6 engine not only provides some additional efficiency, but it also has solid power output. As a hybrid truck, there’s a lot to like about about this variant of the 2023 Ford F-150. 

The 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid has legitimate power

In terms of power, the hybrid engine for this truck does not come up short. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost V6 makes 430 horsepower and 570 pound-foot of torque. So, even though you are getting a more efficient engine with this 2023 F-150, you don’t have to sacrifice on power output.

In comparission to the other engine options, this engine is more potent. According to Car and Driver, if you are looking for a full-size truck with power, opting for the hybrid engine might be the right call. 

The 2023 F-150 Hybrid has good utility

Picking the hybrid engine on the new Ford F-150 does not mean you won’t have a truck that’s not ready to go to work. When properly equipped, this hybrid truck has the ability to tow up to 12,700 lbs. And that is a pretty good money for most needs. 

Additionally, the hybrid Ford F-150 will give you the benefit of Pro Power Onboard. This is an onboard generator that is seriously useful. There are multiple power outputs available, and it will allow you to power the jobsite or your next camping trip. Ford states it can power anything from a game console to a TIG welder.

Ford has made the PowerBoost V6 widely-available

Instead of limiting the hybrid engine to top trims of the 2023 F-150, buyers can get it on most configurations of this full-size truck. You will have to pay extra in order to get it, but even if you just want a work truck, you can benefit from a hybrid powertrain. 

On the 2023 F-150 XL, the hybrid engine does add a cost of $4,495. So, it might not be worth it to some shoppers. But over all, it does seem to bring a lot to the table. And that may make it appealing to those who value efficiency and utility. 

Can you buy a 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid?

Although the Ford Lightning quickly sold out, 2023 F-150 trucks with the hybrid engine are still possible to find. So, you can buy this full-size truck if you really want to. In the current climate, pickup trucks are experiencing serious mark ups. So, that is something you should plan on if you are interested in a hybrid truck. 

Unfortunately, supply chain issues are have a major impact on the automotive industry. And the Blue Oval is not immune to those constraints. 

Although some will undoubtedly question the legitimacy of a hybrid truck, it is clear Ford does not. The brand’s popular small truck, the 2023 Maverick, comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. And now, Ford’s full-size truck has an optional full-hybrid engine. The future is here, and Ford is embracing it.