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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pickup Has a Shockingly Affordable Price, Mega Specs<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup truck is a pressure of nature connected into a best-selling 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 a sector hurtling toward fostering of electrical vehicles. That heart is formed like, well, the American full-size pickup market.



The F-150 has been the very popular vehicle for 44 years running, and also Ford has damaged it majorly to produce the new electric Lightning. (Ford utilized the name formerly on its SVT-branded performance pick-up terminated after the 2004 design year.) The F-150's burning engine is replaced with batteries as well as electric motors, normally an insignificant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's vehicle market, yet on a high-volume lorry such as the F-150, it potentially stands for a seismic shift-- not just for Ford however additionally for the industry and its total adoption of EVs. And also with the base job vehicle lugging a beginning price of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the needed location charges is just under $40,000, and also it gets Federal and state EV tax rewards), Ford sends a strong message that you do not require deep pockets to go electrical.



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The Lightning does not change the "routine" F-150. It instead broadens the vehicle household with a smoother, a lot more aerodynamic electric version with great lights as well as wheels. It comes only with the four-door SuperCrew taxi as well as a 5.5-foot bed. The appearance is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, yet remains promptly identifiable as an F-150. Ford leadership told the vehicle's developers it didn't desire the 2022 Lightning to appear like a science experiment.



Why should a dedicated pickup customer consider the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in May 2022? Due to the fact that it flaunts couple of compromises yet provides different superlative functions that might make the conventional vehicle appear like 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 cab with a 5.5-foot bed. These coincide dimensions as its conventional counterpart, meaning typical accessories and also tools will certainly function and fit just the same.

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

It can tow approximately 10,000 pounds.

With prolonged battery: 563 horse power, 775 lb-ft of torque, as well as a driving series of concerning 300 miles on a solitary fee.

With basic battery: 426 hp, 775 lb-ft, and a range of about 230 miles.

Front and also back motors offer standard all-wheel drive, and also skidplates shield the underbody while off-roading.

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



Equally as unexpected as an actual lightning strike, the F-150 Lightning comes to be the quickest as well as most effective F-150 in the schedule. Ford approximates it can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has actually tested was the previous-generation off-road Raptor version, with an ideal time of 5.2 secs.



An additional key point: The 2022 Ford Lightning ends up being the first F-150 to obtain an independent rear suspension-- essential for product packaging the rear electric motor-- together with its matching advantages to ride and taking care of. The vehicle does not have air suspension.



In other words, the Lightning not only goes electrical yet also addresses common complaints individuals have of many vehicles: fuel economic climate, trip, and handling.



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How Else Does The Lightning Differ From The Conventional F-150?

Riding on a new EV system, with the current electrical design and also fourth-generation electronics, the F-150 Lightning becomes the smartest as well as most linked truck in Ford's lineup, supplying a new wide range of features and also applications, in addition to a giant 15.5-inch touchscreen to gain access to a lot of them.



It additionally makes it less complicated to obtain over-the-air software updates throughout its life time to resolve prospective concerns and to additionally update and also include brand-new attributes, such as much better maps, seamless charging and also settlement, or boosted BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving help system.



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Possibly the most startling Lightning function is its starting price. As stated, the base job truck begins at $41,669 and also is offered for both retail and fleet customers. It is among 4 trims; the others are the preferred XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (starting price upcoming), and also Platinum (regarding $90,000).



For contrast, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup launches this autumn with the totally loaded Edition 1, which begins at $112,595. The lowest trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 and also won't be available until 2024. You can acquire 2 Lightning XLTs for the price of a Hummer Version 1. Another competitor, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale next month, starts at $67,500. Tesla continues to create the Cybertruck, which it wants to cost $39,900, however previous experience recommends it will certainly sticker label for far more, and the launch day, possibly by year end, may be fluid taking place late.



Ford is taking bookings for the Lightning now, calling for a $100 down payment to jump on the checklist. Authorities won't state how many orders will certainly comprise a sold-out initial version year, but the company anticipates strong need. About 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 UNITED STATE dealerships are accredited to offer as well as service EVs, and the Lightning at first will just be offered in The United States and Canada.



Meet Ford's New Skateboard (And Battery).

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has been in the works for regarding three years, as well as it is the initial vehicle on a brand-new dedicated electric-vehicle platform. The skateboard was developed from scratch with a brand-new framework positioning the battery pack in between the rails, extending between the front as well as rear motors. There are no plans to add a 3rd electric motor for efficiency. An exoskeleton, waterproof case, as well as full-body metal skidplates protect the battery.



Ford did not expose the dimension of the Lightning's pouch-style lithium-ion battery packs. The high-energy-density cells make use of a nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode chemistry with specifically low cobalt loading. They will originate from the new SK Innovation battery plant in Georgia. For fixings, technicians will certainly have the ability to remove suitcase-sized sections of the battery.



The skateboard is flat as well as reduced, that makes packing items into the front trunk (frunk) less complicated. The front suspension was additionally bolstered to provide the frunk a payload of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are heavy, as well as the truck considers concerning 6,500 extra pounds, about 1,000 more than the same associate the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone weigh regarding 1,800 pounds, Ford officials informed Head of state Joe Biden throughout a scenic tour of the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, where the truck will be assembled. Biden later on took one of the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant lot, with an U.S. Secret Service representative in the guest seat. "This sucker's quick," the commander in chief said afterward.



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Billing The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All trucks include a mobile charger that can either link into a common 240-volt outlet, which offers regarding 13 miles per charging hour at 32 amps, or into a routine 120-volt outlet to charge at 3 miles per hr. The brand-new 80-amp residence battery charger, Ford Fee Station Pro, is the far better method to go, charging up 30 miles of array in an hour and also getting the bigger extended-range battery from 15 to one hundred percent charge in regarding eight hrs.



At a DC quickly charger, the extended-range Lightning can get 54 miles of array in 10 mins as well as charge from 15 to 80 percent in about 41 mins. The fee port is on the front motorist's side of the automobile, in contrast to the Hummer, which puts the port at the rear of the truck on the assumption owners will certainly back right into the charger terminals.



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



Ford has actually patched together a network of 63,000 cost connects from various companions, and also the number grows. On-screen applications aid find offered chargers as well as are expected to show, in real time, if they are working and also available. Customers can use the FordPass application to access them. Purchasers will obtain the first 250 kW free, which must be good for regarding 4 full charges. The onboard Smart Variety attribute will certainly figure out the best locations to charge, factoring in weather, traffic, haul (identified by onboard sensors), lugging weights, your driving routines, and extra, to readjust the array appropriately.



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Making Use Of The Ford Lightning To Power Nearly Whatever. 07 f150 grill

The truck can export approximately 9.6 kW of power-- you can draw 2.4 kW from outlets in the frunk as well as another 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For comparison, you can offload 7.2 kW (optimum) from the F-150 Crossbreed.



With Pro Power Onboard, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning can power devices at a worksite or toys at a campground or your residence (temporarily). The Lightning has 11 outlets for power, with four 120-volt outlets and one 240-volt electrical outlet in the bed, and 4 even more 120-volt electrical outlets in the frunk. If you include USB ports, there are 21 outlets complete, measuring up to some homes.



If the battery level drops listed below a third of its complete range, chauffeurs will certainly get a FordPass alert to make a decision whether to maintain powering tools or maintain the power for travel. The all-electric F-150 can be set to stop using Pro Power Onboard when the battery level comes close to the range to the next fee terminal.




With the home combination system, if there is a power failure, you can additionally power your house for 3 days-- 10 days if you allocate-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Backup Power. If the truck is connected in your home, the automated system will certainly recognize the power is out and draw juice from the truck, through the wall surface box, and right into the inverter, which is tied to the home's main electrical system. When power is brought back, the car will resume charging.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will permit you to charge your vehicle overnight when power is least pricey and also send out the power back into the house during high-cost, peak-energy hours to help maintain overall expenses down.



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Looks Issue.

Ford selected one of the most preferred setup for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- as well as it does not plan to add others. The extra cargo space in the frunk somewhat negates the demand for a much longer bed.



Lights is key to the appearance. Light bars cover the lorry's width front and also back, making it look a bit more advanced. Headlights and taillamps have their very own trademark form, and outside zone lights surrounds the vehicle. There are additionally lights in the frunk as well as in the bed.



The blacked-out chrome grille (which matches the chrome on the beltline) is connected to the hood; they open as an unit to access the frunk. The wheels have an aerodynamic diagonal design as well as come in 18-, 20-, and 22-inch sizes. The F-150 Lightning additionally sporting activities a new, elongated, aerodynamic running board.



Words "Lightning" remains in script on the sides of the bed, and also the tailgate presents a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The last idea appears prominent; it can be located on Jeeps as well as on the new Hummers.



Interior, Tailgate, And Box.

The taxicab is mainly the like the standard F-150, with a large exemption: Ford revamped the instrument panel to fit a 15.5-inch upright touchscreen for Lariat as well as Platinum trims, comparable to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some adjustments. It has a significant "volume" ring installed in the screen at the bottom-- fairly a marvel-- as well as it utilizes Ford's most current Sync 4A infomercial system. Some of the materials and colors are additionally special to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the routine F-150's 180-degree reclining front seats for a snooze as well as a console that turns over to create a work area when the gearshift is folded up off the beaten track. The tailgate opens similarly, and also the job surface as well as bottle screw are intact-- something customers wanted. The freight box retains the same dimensions to reduce the change for past truck proprietors, who can easily transfer their accessories and also tools to the new vehicle. More than 95 percent of devices rollover from the traditional F-150 to the Lightning.



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Now That's A Frunk.

Ford says the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the largest as well as most effective frunk in the industry. It has a deeper subfrunk level under the removable and also reversible nonskid mat. The grille opens up as a solitary item with the adjustable-height hood, as well as LED lights are embedded on the underside of the grille to light up the freight location.



The frunk has a low load flooring and supplies 14.1 cubic feet of quantity, enough to hold 2 golf bags. It is a sealed completely dry room yet can suit damp and also unclean things, with a drainpipe in the subfrunk floor. The underfloor bin has a lid that functions as a divider panel to segment the freight hold. There are grocery store hooks, connection downs, and a freight internet at the back.



Ford's Lightning supplies four drive modes: Regular, Sporting Activity, Off-Road, and also Tow/Haul. To assist the driver, cameras provide a 360-degree view. There are additionally box and accessory cams, however not a camera beneath the truck to see the terrain below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is another great attribute; it makes use of the truck's sensing units to approximate haul, letting you understand when you struck the F-150 Lightning's limit. The input is fed to the trip organizer, which adjusts your range accordingly-- another method to assuage array anxiousness.



Pro Trailer Hitch Assist makes its launching on the Lightning; it controls guiding, throttle, and brake inputs to align your ball drawback under your trailer coupler. You still have to hop bent on affix the trailer yourself.



Lightning Call.

Ford revived the Lightning name, initially utilized 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 obtained favorable responses, advertising and marketing supervisor Brian Bell stated. Fanatics are primed for efficiency, and those that do not bear in mind the initial-- Lightning buyers are expected to alter a bit younger, more urban, and with higher earnings than traditional vehicle buyers-- still think it makes good sense for an electric automobile.



" I love the Lightning name," chief designer Linda Zhang claimed. "I believe we've done it justice." We believe so, too.

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