Image Credit: Ford.The Ford F-150 Lightning's run is nearing its end, and buyers still interested in putting the electric pickup in their driveway may find some surprisingly aggressive deals. With production discontinued and remaining dealer inventory reportedly dwindling, some stores are cutting thousands of dollars from the sticker price to clear their final trucks.According to a report from Carscoops, a recent inventory search found roughly 100 new F-150 Lightning pickups still available at dealers. Some of those remaining examples are being advertised with discounts approaching or even exceeding $20,000, although pricing and availability can vary considerably by location.Ford announced plans to move away from the current battery-electric Lightning as it reshapes its strategy for large electrified vehicles. The automaker is instead preparing a new range-extended electric F-150, aiming to combine electric propulsion with an onboard gasoline-powered generator that can address some of the range and towing concerns associated with fully electric trucks.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor buyers who don't need that added flexibility, however, the outgoing Lightning suddenly looks considerably more tempting at the right price. The catch is that inventory is limited, and the biggest advertised discounts may disappear as the remaining trucks find owners.Some Dealers Are Taking More Than $20,000 OffImage Credit: Brinson Ford.One of the largest reported discounts comes from Brinson Ford in Corsicana, Texas, where an F-150 Lightning XLT with a $65,940 MSRP was advertised for $45,469. That's a reduction of $20,471, or roughly 31 percent off the original sticker price.Another dealer, Sam Leman Ford in Bloomington, Illinois, advertised an $18,000 discount on an F-150 Lightning Flash. That deal dropped the truck's listed price from $71,990 to $53,990.A Lightning XLT sold by Sheehy Ford in Springfield, Virginia, meanwhile, was reportedly reduced from $66,190 to $49,900, representing savings of $16,290. That particular configuration offers an EPA-estimated 240 miles of driving range, one of the limitations that may have made lower-range Lightning models a difficult proposition at their original prices.AdvertisementAdvertisementBuyers looking for additional range may also find deals on Flash models equipped for approximately 300 miles per charge. One 2025 example in Rhode Island was reportedly listed at $58,435 following a $15,000 discount.These are individual dealer offers rather than nationwide guaranteed prices, and incentives may come with eligibility requirements or other conditions. Anyone shopping for one of the remaining Lightnings will want to carefully check the final purchase price and terms before assuming every advertised discount applies.The Lightning Never Lived Up To Ford's Early ExpectationsWhen the F-150 Lightning arrived, it represented one of the industry's most significant attempts to bring electric power into America's full-size pickup market. Ford attached one of its most valuable nameplates to the project, offering buyers familiar F-150 practicality alongside features such as a large front trunk and the ability to provide backup power.Demand ultimately failed to grow at the pace Ford initially anticipated. High prices, concerns surrounding charging and range while towing, and cooling demand for expensive EVs created a difficult environment for electric pickups across the industry.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Lightning wasn't alone in facing those challenges. Other automakers have also struggled to turn electric full-size trucks into truly mainstream products, particularly as buyers compare their prices and capabilities with established gasoline and diesel alternatives.Ford's Next Electrified F-150 Will Take A Different ApproachImage Credit: Ford.Rather than abandoning electrification entirely, Ford is changing its formula. Its next-generation electrified full-size pickup is expected to use a range-extender setup, allowing the wheels to be driven electrically while an onboard combustion engine generates electricity when needed.Such a system could address one of the biggest obstacles facing electric pickups: maintaining useful driving range during towing, hauling and long-distance travel. It could also reduce the dependence on public fast-charging infrastructure that remains a concern for truck buyers who regularly travel beyond major urban areas.For now, though, the original F-150 Lightning still has an opportunity to make a compelling case for itself. Discounts approaching $20,000 can dramatically change the value equation, especially for buyers who can charge at home and don't regularly tow over long distances.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Lightning may not have become the electric F-150 success story Ford originally envisioned, but the remaining trucks could end up being some of the more interesting EV bargains currently sitting on dealer lots. Anyone seriously considering one probably shouldn't wait too long, because once this inventory is gone, this version of Ford's electric pickup is gone with it.If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.