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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pick-up Has an Amazingly Affordable Price, Mega Specs<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup truck is a force of nature plugged into a very successful schedule.



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Steven PhamPhotographerManufacturerPhotographerAlisa PriddleAuthorMay 20, 2021

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning full-size all-electric pickup is a thunderbolt that strikes at the heart of an industry hurtling toward fostering of electrical cars. That heart is formed like, well, the American full-size pickup truck market.



The F-150 has actually been the very popular truck for 44 years running, and also Ford has actually tampered with it majorly to create the brand-new electrical Lightning. (Ford used the name formerly on its SVT-branded performance pickup ceased after the 2004 design year.) The F-150's burning engine is replaced with batteries and also electrical motors, typically an irrelevant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's car market, yet on a high-volume lorry such as the F-150, it possibly represents a seismic shift-- not just for Ford but additionally for the industry and its total fostering of EVs. As well as with the base work vehicle carrying a beginning rate of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the needed destination charges is simply under $40,000, and it gets Federal as well as state EV tax obligation incentives), Ford sends out a strong message that you do not need deep pockets to go electrical.



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The Lightning does not replace the "normal" F-150. It instead expands the vehicle family members with a smoother, much more wind resistant electrical variation with awesome lighting and also wheels. It comes just with the four-door SuperCrew cab and also a 5.5-foot bed. The look stands out, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, however continues to be instantly well-known as an F-150. Ford leadership informed the truck's designers it didn't want the 2022 Lightning to look like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a dedicated pickup truck purchaser consider the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in Might 2022? ford f350 front hub cap Due to the fact that it boasts couple of concessions yet delivers numerous superlative attributes that may make the standard vehicle resemble a straight-out Luddite.



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A few crucial F-150 Lightning specifications:



The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew taxicab with a 5.5-foot bed. These coincide measurements as its conventional counterpart, meaning typical devices and also equipment will certainly function and fit just the same.

Optimum haul of 2,000 pounds, of which 400 extra pounds can go in the frunk where the engine utilized to be.

It can tow as much as 10,000 extra pounds.

With expanded battery: 563 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, as well as a driving range of about 300 miles on a solitary charge.

With common battery: 426 hp, 775 lb-ft, and a variety of regarding 230 miles.

Front and also rear motors give standard all-wheel drive, and also skidplates secure the underbody while off-roading.

It preserves the full-size spare tire in the back.



Equally as abrupt as a real lightning strike, the F-150 Lightning becomes the quickest as well as most powerful F-150 in the schedule. Ford estimates it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has evaluated was the previous-generation off-road Raptor model, with a finest time of 5.2 seconds.



One more bottom line: The 2022 Ford Lightning comes to be the very first F-150 to get an independent rear suspension-- essential for product packaging the rear electric motor-- along with its matching benefits to ride as well as dealing with. The truck does not have air suspension.



To put it simply, the Lightning not just goes electrical however likewise addresses common complaints people have of most vehicles: gas economic situation, ride, as well as handling.



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Exactly how Else Does The Lightning Differ From The Conventional F-150?

Riding on a new EV system, with the most up to date electric architecture and fourth-generation electronics, the F-150 Lightning becomes the most intelligent and most linked truck in Ford's schedule, offering a brand-new wide range of functions and applications, in addition to a large 15.5-inch touchscreen to gain access to much of them.



It likewise makes it much easier to receive over-the-air software application updates throughout its lifetime to address prospective issues and also to also update and also add brand-new features, such as better maps, smooth billing and repayment, or enhanced BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving aid system.



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Perhaps the most shocking Lightning attribute is its starting rate. As pointed out, the base job truck starts at $41,669 and also is offered for both retail and also fleet clients. It is among four trims; the others are the popular XLT (which begins at $54,669), Lariat (beginning cost upcoming), and also Platinum (concerning $90,000).



For contrast, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electrical pick-up launches this autumn with the fully packed Version 1, which starts at $112,595. The most affordable trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 as well as will not be offered till 2024. You can purchase two Lightning XLTs for the cost of a Hummer Edition 1. One more rival, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale next month, starts at $67,500. Tesla continues to create the Cybertruck, which it wishes to sell for $39,900, however previous experience suggests it will sticker label for a lot more, and the launch day, potentially by year end, may be fluid going on late.



Ford is taking appointments for the Lightning currently, requiring a $100 deposit to hop on the checklist. Officials won't say the amount of orders will certainly make up a sold-out first design year, but the business expects strong need. Concerning 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 UNITED STATE dealers are licensed to market and service EVs, as well as the Lightning at first will only be offered in The United States and Canada.



Meet Ford's New Skateboard (As Well As Battery).

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has remained in the help about 3 years, and also it is the initial automobile on a new specialized electric-vehicle system. The skateboard was created from the ground up with a new frame positioning the battery pack in between the rails, extending between the front as well as rear electric motors. There are no strategies to include a third motor for performance. An exoskeleton, water resistant case, and also full-body metal skidplates secure the battery.



Ford did not reveal the dimension of the Lightning's pouch-style lithium-ion battery packs. The high-energy-density cells use a nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode chemistry with especially reduced cobalt loading. They will originate from the new SK Advancement battery plant in Georgia. For repairs, specialists will certainly be able to get rid of suitcase-sized areas of the battery.



The skateboard is level and also reduced, that makes packing things into the front trunk (frunk) easier. The front suspension was also bolstered to provide the frunk a haul of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are hefty, and the vehicle weighs about 6,500 extra pounds, about 1,000 greater than the same truck with the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone consider regarding 1,800 pounds, Ford authorities informed Head of state Joe Biden throughout a tour of the Rouge Complicated in Dearborn, Michigan, where the truck will be set up. Biden later took one of the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant lot, with a UNITED STATE Secret Service representative in the passenger seat. "This fool's quick," the u.s. president said later.



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Charging The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All trucks include a mobile charger that can either link into a conventional 240-volt outlet, which offers regarding 13 miles per charging hour at 32 amps, or right into a normal 120-volt electrical outlet to charge at 3 miles per hour. The brand-new 80-amp house charger, Ford Fee Terminal Pro, is the better means to go, charging up 30 miles of array in an hour and also getting the larger extended-range battery from 15 to 100 percent charge in concerning 8 hrs.



At a DC quickly charger, the extended-range Lightning can get 54 miles of variety in 10 minutes and also fee from 15 to 80 percent in about 41 mins. The cost port is on the front chauffeur's side of the automobile, in contrast to the Hummer, which puts the port at the back of the vehicle on the presumption proprietors will back into the battery charger terminals.



The Lightning makes use of 400-volt charging, as compared with 800-volt billing for the Hummer.



Ford has cobbled with each other a network of 63,000 charge plugs from diverse companions, and also the number expands. On-screen applications help find available chargers as well as are intended to show, in real time, if they are working and readily available. Clients can use the FordPass app to access them. Buyers will get the very first 250 kW free, which ought to be good for concerning four full charges. The onboard Smart Array function will identify the best areas to recharge, factoring in climate, traffic, payload (identified by onboard sensing units), pulling weights, your driving routines, and also more, to change the array appropriately.



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Utilizing The Ford Lightning To Power Practically Whatever.

The vehicle can export as much as 9.6 kW of power-- you can draw 2.4 kW from electrical outlets in the frunk as well as another 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For comparison, you can offload 7.2 kW (maximum) from the F-150 Hybrid.



With Pro Power Onboard, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning can power tools at a worksite or playthings at a camping area or your home (temporarily). The Lightning has 11 electrical outlets for power, with four 120-volt outlets and one 240-volt electrical outlet in the bed, as well as four more 120-volt electrical outlets in the frunk. If you add USB ports, there are 21 electrical outlets overall, matching some apartments.



If the battery level falls listed below a 3rd of its full array, vehicle drivers will get a FordPass notification to make a decision whether to keep powering devices or protect the power for travel. The all-electric F-150 can be programmed to stop making use of Pro Power Onboard when the battery degree comes close to the range to the next charge terminal.



With the residence assimilation system, if there is a power interruption, you can likewise power your residence for three days-- 10 days if you ration-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Back-up Power. If the truck is connected in your home, the computerized system will certainly recognize the power is out as well as pull juice from the vehicle, via the wall box, and also right into the inverter, which is linked to the home's main electrical system. When power is recovered, the automobile will resume billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will certainly permit you to charge your vehicle overnight when power is least expensive and send the power back into your house throughout high-cost, peak-energy hours to assist keep general prices down.



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Looks Matter.

Ford selected the most popular setup for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and also it does not intend to include others. The extra freight area in the frunk rather negates the demand for a much longer bed.



Lights is essential to the appearance. Light bars span the automobile's width front as well as back, making it look a bit extra futuristic. Fronts lights and taillamps have their own trademark form, and also outside area lighting encloses the car. There are likewise lights in the frunk as well as in the bed.



The blacked-out chrome grille (which matches the chrome on the beltline) is affixed to the hood; they open up as a system to access the frunk. The wheels have a wind resistant diagonal style and come in 18-, 20-, and also 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning likewise sports a new, elongated, wind resistant running board.



Words "Lightning" remains in script on the sides of the bed, as well as the tailgate presents a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The latter concept seems popular; it can be located on Jeeps as well as on the new Hummers.



Interior, Tailgate, As Well As Box.

The taxicab is largely the like the traditional F-150, with a big exception: Ford redesigned the control panel to fit a 15.5-inch upright touchscreen for Lariat and Platinum trims, comparable to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some adjustments. It has a big "volume" ring embedded in the display near the bottom-- quite a marvel-- and also it makes use of Ford's latest Sync 4A infotainment system. Some of the materials and colors are likewise one-of-a-kind to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the routine F-150's 180-degree reclining pole positions for a snooze and a console that flips over to create a work space when the gearshift is folded off the beaten track. The tailgate opens similarly, and the work surface area and also bottle openers are undamaged-- something consumers wanted. The freight box maintains the exact same dimensions to relieve the transition for previous truck owners, who can quickly move their accessories and tools to the brand-new truck. Greater than 95 percent of devices rollover from the traditional F-150 to the Lightning.



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Now That's A Frunk.

Ford states the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the greatest as well as most powerful frunk in the market. It has a much deeper subfrunk level under the detachable as well as reversible nonskid mat. The grille opens up as a solitary item with the adjustable-height hood, and LED lights are installed on the underside of the grille to illuminate the freight area.



The frunk has a low load flooring and also uses 14.1 cubic feet of volume, sufficient to hold 2 golf bags. It is a covered completely dry room however can accommodate wet and dirty things, with a drain in the subfrunk floor. The underfloor container has a lid that doubles as a divider to segment the cargo hold. There are grocery store hooks, tie downs, and a freight internet at the back.



Ford's Lightning uses 4 drive settings: Typical, Sport, Off-Road, as well as Tow/Haul. To help the driver, electronic cameras give a 360-degree sight. There are also box as well as device cams, however not a camera beneath the vehicle to see the terrain listed below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is another awesome attribute; it makes use of the truck's sensing units to approximate payload, allowing you understand when you struck the F-150 Lightning's limit. The input is fed to the trip organizer, which adjusts your variety accordingly-- one more way to assuage range stress and anxiety.



Pro Trailer Drawback Help makes its launching on the Lightning; it controls guiding, throttle, and brake inputs to straighten your round drawback under your trailer coupler. You still have to hop bent on connect the trailer on your own.



Lightning Name.

Ford brought back the Lightning name, first made use of in 1992 on a performance F-150 that was the world's fastest manufacturing vehicle at the time. Since the name was revealed for the EV, it has received positive comments, advertising and marketing supervisor Brian Bell said. Enthusiasts are keyed for performance, as well as those who don't keep in mind the original-- Lightning purchasers are expected to skew a bit more youthful, extra urban, and also with higher revenue than traditional truck buyers-- still assume it makes sense for an electrical lorry.



" I like the Lightning name," primary designer Linda Zhang said. "I think we've done it justice." We assume so, as well.


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