![]() Standard features include remote keyless entry, push-button start, rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, vinyl upholstery, 12-inch digital gauge cluster, 12-inch touchscreen, navigation, six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, several USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Wi-Fi hot spot, and adaptive headlights with automatic high beams.Īvailable features include proximity keyless entry, surround-view camera system, cloth and leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with massage functions, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, infotainment system with 15.5-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, HD Radio, eight-speaker audio system, 18-speaker audio system, wireless device charging, ambient lighting, and a moonroof. Adults in both rows enjoy good head- and legroom. Fit and finish are good, although not quite as upscale as you might expect in the upper trims as there are some hard plastics. The cabin is attractive and quiet, since there’s no engine noise. EPA ratings for my tester are 73 MPGe city and 60 MPGe highway with a combined rating of 66 MPGe. Ford says there’s enough juice to power your house for three days!įuel efficiency is similar to other electric pickups, such as the Rivian R1T, but not as good as other electric vehicles. For example, you can power tools, equipment, camping gear, electronics, devices and almost anything else that has a 120-volt or 240-volt socket. With a Level 3 DC fast charging station, you get about 40 to 50 miles of range in only about 10 minutes, or about an 80% charge in less than an hour.Ī cool and useful feature of the Lightning is that you can capture the energy for other uses. A Level 2 charger (240-volt outlet or a public charger) is better and can provide a full charge in about eight to 19 hours. Obviously, this isn’t practical for most drivers. With the Max Trailer Tow package, these rise to 7,700 and 10,000 pounds.Ĭharging with a Level 1 charge on a regular 120-volt household plug will give you up to a couple miles per hour. The Standard Range can tow up to 5,000 pounds and the Extended Range can handle up to 7,700 pounds. Towing capability is not as good as the traditional F-150 but still respectable. The F-150 Lightning is just easy and pleasant to drive whether you’re cruising down the freeway or driving on busy city streets. You can adjust braking for a more regular feel or engage one-pedal driving. The Lightning corners will with little body lean. Otherwise, the Lightning handles much like the regular F-150 with refined driving dynamics and a smooth, comfortable ride. This is one way you can tell that you’re not behind the wheel of a traditional F-150. Those numbers are impressive on paper, beating some swanky sports cars, and provide, well, lightning-like acceleration!įord says you’ll go from zero to 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds (in the Extended Range model). Horsepower jumps to 580 in Extended Range models. Total output is a robust 452 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque – the most torque ever in an F-150 – in Standard Range models. The F-150 Lightning is powered by two electric motors – one for the front wheels and one for the rear wheels. The frunk has a drain so you could also fill it with ice for your tailgate (or frunkgate!). This is large enough for a couple of small suitcases, a few bags of groceries, or a couple of golf bags. There’s also a frunk (front trunk) with 14.1 cubic feet of storage. You can get a variety of accessories, depending on what you haul. The 131-kWh Extended Range boosts the range to 320 miles on the three lower trims and 300 miles on the Platinum.Īll trims have a bed that’s 5-foot-7 with a payload rating of 2,235 pounds for Standard Range models and 1,800 pounds for Extended Range models. The 98-kWh Standard Range battery pack has a range of 230 miles. Four-wheel-drive is standard on the Lightning. It’s only available as a crew cab with room for five passengers. Starting prices range from $39,974 to $90,874, which are higher than the regular F-150. It comes in four trims: Pro, XLT, Lariat and Platinum. The F-150 Lightning was introduced for the 2022 model year. Mileage: 73 MPGe city/60 MPGe highway/66 MPGe combined is a game changer for making electric vehicles more mainstream. The all-electric version of the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. The Lightning is extremely capable, whether you want a work truck or family vehicle. Brand new and tried and true – the new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning does everything you expect a pick-up to do but is all-electric. ![]()
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