Near-New Ford F-150 Lightnings Hit the Market After Remanufacturer Collapses

If you've had your eye on a right-hand drive Ford F-150 Lightning but missed your window when AusEV was operating, there's a second chance — though the circumstances behind it are worth understanding before you hand over your money.

What Happened to AusEV's Stock?

AusEV, the Australian company converting US-built Ford F-150 Lightnings to right-hand drive, went into administration in March alongside its parent company, BOSSCAP Group Pty Ltd. BOSSCAP blamed Ford's decision to wind down the fully electric F-150 Lightning for its collapse, though financial records from 2024 pointed to significant underlying debt as a contributing factor.

With the business gone, a batch of unsold, near-new converted F-150 Lightnings needed a new home. Those vehicles have now surfaced for sale through easyauto123, a dealership arm of Eagers Automotive — one of Australia's largest automotive retail groups.

Easyauto123 confirmed the vehicles have had no previous private owners, meaning they're essentially unsold dealer or demonstration stock, not second-hand utes someone has traded in after running into problems.

Recalls Sorted, Warranty Included — But Read the Fine Print

Here's the part WA buyers will want to pay close attention to. Following AusEV's collapse, the converted F-150 Lightnings were subject to a recall notice. Rival RHD conversion firm Performax stepped in to carry out the required work — specifically charging system updates — and easyauto123 states all recall work has been completed prior to sale, with documentation provided for each vehicle.

That's a reasonable outcome, but if you're based in Perth or planning to use one of these trucks for anything beyond suburban driving — say, runs up to the Pilbara or towing a camper through the South West — you'll want to verify that paperwork is airtight before signing anything. WA's distances are unforgiving, and the public fast-charging network outside of the metro area is still patchy at best.

On the warranty front, easyauto123 is offering a three-year vehicle warranty and a three-year battery warranty, which provides some peace of mind given the unusual path these vehicles have taken to market.

Is This a Decent Buy for WA Drivers?

The F-150 Lightning is a genuinely capable electric ute by any measure — it's large, powerful, and packed with technology. For Perth metro use, particularly for buyers who do a lot of stop-start driving and want to cut fuel costs, the case for an EV ute is straightforward. WA petrol prices have been consistently high, and an EV that can be charged overnight at home removes a real ongoing cost.

The complication is range anxiety for anyone needing to travel beyond the metro fringe regularly. The Lightning's real-world range under Australian driving conditions — especially when towing or running in heat — means regional WA buyers should think carefully about whether the charging infrastructure along their regular routes is adequate yet.

There's also the longer-term question of parts and service support. AusEV no longer exists, and while Performax has stepped up for the recall work, WA buyers should confirm what their ongoing service and parts options look like, particularly given there's no official Ford F-150 Lightning dealer network in Australia.

For the right buyer — mostly metro-based, with home charging set up, and not dependent on long regional hauls — these near-new F-150 Lightnings at potentially below-original pricing could represent genuine value. Just go in with eyes open, get the recall documentation checked independently, and confirm the warranty terms in writing before committing.

Ford's next F-150 Lightning will be a range-extended electric vehicle rather than a pure EV, meaning it will carry both a battery pack and a petrol engine acting as a generator. That version is planned for Australian introduction and would address the range concerns head-on — but it isn't here yet.