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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pickup Has an Amazingly Affordable Price, Mega Specs<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup is a pressure of nature linked into a very popular lineup.



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Steven PhamPhotographerManufacturerPhotographerAlisa PriddleAuthorMay 20, 2021

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning full-size all-electric pick-up is a thunderbolt that strikes at the heart of a market hurtling toward fostering of electric autos. That heart is shaped like, well, the American full-size pickup truck market.



The F-150 has actually been the best-selling truck for 44 years running, as well as Ford has actually tampered with it majorly to produce the brand-new electric Lightning. (Ford used the name previously on its SVT-branded efficiency pickup terminated after the 2004 version year.) The F-150's burning engine is changed with batteries and also electrical motors, usually an insignificant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's car market, yet on a high-volume vehicle such as the F-150, it potentially stands for a seismic shift-- not just for Ford however additionally for the market and also its general fostering of EVs. And with the base job vehicle lugging a starting rate of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the called for destination costs is simply under $40,000, as well as it qualifies for Federal and state EV tax obligation incentives), Ford sends out a solid message that you do not need deep pockets to go electrical.



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The Lightning does not change the "routine" F-150. It rather expands the truck family with a smoother, a lot more wind resistant electrical variation with great illumination as well as wheels. It comes only with the four-door SuperCrew cab as well as a 5.5-foot bed. The appearance is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, however continues to be promptly well-known as an F-150. Ford leadership informed the truck's developers it didn't want the 2022 Lightning to appear like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a devoted pickup truck customer consider the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in May 2022? Because it flaunts couple of concessions however supplies numerous outstanding attributes that could make the traditional truck appear like a straight-out Luddite.



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A couple of essential F-150 Lightning specs:



The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew taxicab with a 5.5-foot bed. These coincide dimensions as its traditional equivalent, suggesting typical accessories and also equipment will certainly work and fit just the same.

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

It can tow up to 10,000 pounds.

With extended battery: 563 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, as well as a driving series of concerning 300 miles on a solitary charge.

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

Front and also back motors offer basic four-wheel drive, as well as skidplates protect the underbody while off-roading.

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



Just as unexpected as an actual lightning strike, the F-150 Lightning comes to be the quickest as well as most powerful F-150 in the schedule. Ford estimates it can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has actually examined was the previous-generation off-road Raptor version, with a finest time of 5.2 secs.



Another key point: The 2022 Ford Lightning comes to be the very first F-150 to get an independent rear suspension-- needed for packaging the back motor-- together with its corresponding benefits to ride and also managing. The truck does not have air suspension.



To put it simply, the Lightning not only goes electric but additionally addresses usual problems people have of many vehicles: gas economy, ride, and also handling.



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

Riding on a new EV platform, with the current electrical style and also fourth-generation electronic devices, the F-150 Lightning becomes the most intelligent and also most linked vehicle in Ford's lineup, offering a brand-new wide range of features and also apps, along with a giant 15.5-inch touchscreen to access much of them.



It also makes it less complicated to obtain over-the-air software program updates throughout its life time to address prospective issues as well as to additionally upgrade and also add new attributes, such as much better maps, smooth billing and payment, or enhanced BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving assist system.



Please Repeat That Starting MSRP Again ...

Maybe one of the most shocking Lightning attribute is its starting price. As discussed, the base job vehicle begins at $41,669 and is offered for both retail as well as fleet clients. It is among four trims; the others are the preferred XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (beginning price upcoming), and Platinum (concerning $90,000).



For contrast, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electrical pickup launches this loss with the completely filled Version 1, which starts at $112,595. The most affordable trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 as well as won't be available up until 2024. You can purchase two Lightning XLTs for the cost of a Hummer Version 1. One more competitor, the 2021 Rivian R1T that takes place sale following month, starts at $67,500. Tesla continues to establish the Cybertruck, which it intends to cost $39,900, however previous experience suggests it will sticker for much more, and also the launch date, potentially by year end, may be fluid taking place late.



Ford is taking appointments for the Lightning now, requiring a $100 down payment to get on the list. Officials won't state the amount of orders will constitute a sold-out first version year, however the firm anticipates solid need. Concerning 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 U.S. dealerships are accredited to offer as well as service EVs, as well as the Lightning at first will just be readily available in The United States and Canada.



Meet Ford's New Skateboard (And Also Battery).

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has remained in the benefit regarding three years, as well as it is the very first automobile on a new dedicated electric-vehicle system. The skateboard was created from scratch with a brand-new structure positioning the battery pack in between the rails, expanding in between the front and also rear electric motors. There are no plans to add a third electric motor for performance. An exoskeleton, water-proof casing, and also full-body metal skidplates protect the battery.



Ford did not expose the dimension of the Lightning's pouch-style lithium-ion battery loads. The high-energy-density cells utilize a nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode chemistry with particularly low cobalt loading. They will certainly originate from the new SK Advancement battery plant in Georgia. For repair services, technicians will certainly be able to get rid of suitcase-sized areas of the battery.



The skateboard is level as well as low, which makes loading items into the front trunk (frunk) simpler. The front suspension was also bolstered to provide the frunk a haul of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are heavy, as well as the vehicle considers about 6,500 extra pounds, roughly 1,000 more than the exact same truck with the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone weigh regarding 1,800 extra pounds, Ford authorities informed Head of state Joe Biden throughout a scenic tour of the Rouge Facility in Dearborn, Michigan, where the vehicle will be set up. Biden later on took among the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant lot, with a UNITED STATE Secret Service representative in the guest seat. "This fool's quick," the u.s. president said later.



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Charging The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All vehicles feature a mobile battery charger that can either plug into a basic 240-volt electrical outlet, which supplies about 13 miles per billing hour at 32 amps, or into a routine 120-volt outlet to charge at 3 miles per hour. The brand-new 80-amp house battery charger, Ford Charge Terminal Pro, is the far better means to go, charging up 30 miles of array in an hour as well as getting the bigger extended-range battery from 15 to one hundred percent charge in concerning 8 hrs.



At a DC quickly battery charger, the extended-range Lightning can get 54 miles of array in 10 minutes and also cost from 15 to 80 percent in about 41 minutes. The fee port is on the front driver's side of the car, instead of the Hummer, which puts the port at the back of the truck on the presumption owners will back into the charger stations.



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



Ford has actually cobbled together a network of 63,000 cost plugs from various companions, and also the number expands. On-screen applications aid locate readily available chargers and also are intended to show, in real time, if they are working as well as available. Clients can use the FordPass application to access them. Buyers will certainly get the first 250 kW cost-free, which must be good for about 4 full charges. The onboard Smart Variety feature will find out the most effective locations to recharge, factoring in weather, traffic, payload (determined by onboard sensing units), lugging weights, your driving habits, and also much more, to readjust the variety appropriately.



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Making Use Of The Ford Lightning To Power Just About Everything.

The truck can export up to 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 site or your house (for a while). The Lightning has 11 electrical outlets for power, with four 120-volt outlets and one 240-volt outlet in the bed, and also four even more 120-volt outlets in the frunk. If you add USB ports, there are 21 outlets overall, rivaling some apartment or condos.



If the battery level drops below a 3rd of its complete range, motorists will certainly obtain a FordPass alert to decide whether to keep powering devices or protect the energy for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be programmed to quit using Pro Power Onboard when the battery degree comes close to the distance to the next fee station.



With the home integration system, if there is a power interruption, you can likewise power your home for 3 days-- 10 days if you ration-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Back-up Power. If the truck is plugged in your home, the computerized system will certainly recognize the power is out and pull juice from the vehicle, via the wall surface box, as well as right into the inverter, which is connected to the residence's main electrical system. When power is restored, the vehicle will return to billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will enable you to bill your truck overnight when power is least costly and also send the power back right into the house throughout high-cost, peak-energy hours to aid keep overall costs down.



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Looks Matter.

Ford went with the most popular configuration for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and it does not plan to add others. The additional freight room in the frunk rather negates the need for a much longer bed.



Lighting is crucial to the appearance. Light bars cover the automobile's width front and back, making it look a little bit much more advanced. Headlights and taillamps have their very own trademark shape, as well as exterior area lighting surrounds the automobile. 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 up as a device to access the frunk. The wheels have a wind resistant beveled layout as well as come in 18-, 20-, and 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning additionally sporting activities a new, elongated, aerodynamic running board.



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



Inside, Tailgate, As Well As Box.

The cab is largely the like the traditional F-150, with a big exception: Ford revamped the instrument panel to accommodate a 15.5-inch vertical touchscreen for Lariat and Platinum trims, similar to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some alterations. It has a substantial "quantity" ring installed in the screen at the bottom-- quite a wonder-- as well as it uses Ford's newest Sync 4A infomercial system. Several of the materials and shades are additionally special to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the normal F-150's 180-degree reclining front seats for a nap and also a console that turns over to produce a work space when the gearshift is folded off the beaten track. The tailgate opens the same way, and the job surface area and also bottle openers are undamaged-- something clients wanted. The cargo box retains the very same dimensions to alleviate the change for past truck owners, who can easily transfer their devices and devices to the brand-new truck. Greater than 95 percent of accessories rollover from the typical F-150 to the Lightning.



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Now That's A Frunk.

Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the largest and also most effective frunk in the market. It has a deeper subfrunk degree under the detachable and relatively easy to fix nonskid floor covering. The grille opens as a solitary piece with the adjustable-height hood, as well as LED lights are installed on the bottom of the grille to brighten the cargo location.



The frunk has a reduced load floor and offers 14.1 cubic feet of volume, enough to hold 2 golf bags. It is a covered completely dry space yet can suit wet as well as unclean things, with a drain in the subfrunk flooring. The underfloor bin has a lid that doubles as a divider to section the freight hold. There are grocery hooks, connection downs, and also a cargo web at the back.



Ford's Lightning provides four drive modes: Normal, Sporting Activity, Off-Road, and also Tow/Haul. To assist the driver, electronic cameras offer a 360-degree view. There are likewise box and device cams, but not a video camera below the truck to see the surface below you when wheels are in the air as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is another cool function; it uses the truck's sensing units to estimate payload, letting you recognize when you hit the F-150 Lightning's limit. The input is fed to the trip planner, which adjusts your variety as necessary-- another way to relieve range anxiety.



Pro Trailer Hitch Assist makes its debut on the Lightning; it manages steering, throttle, and brake inputs to align your round hitch under your trailer coupler. You still need to jump bent on connect the trailer yourself.



Lightning Call.

Ford revived the Lightning name, initially used in 1992 on a performance F-150 that was the globe's fastest production vehicle at the time. Given that the name was revealed for the EV, it has gotten positive comments, marketing supervisor Brian Bell said. Fanatics are primed for efficiency, and also those that do not remember the initial-- Lightning purchasers are anticipated to alter a little bit younger, more city, and with greater revenue than conventional vehicle customers-- still think it makes sense for an electric vehicle.



" I like the Lightning name," primary engineer Linda Zhang claimed. "I assume we have actually done it justice." We think so, as well.


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