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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pickup Has an Amazingly Low Cost, Mega Specifications<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup truck is a pressure of nature plugged into a very popular 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 speeding toward fostering of electrical cars. That heart is formed like, well, the American full-size pickup market.



The F-150 has actually been the best-selling vehicle for 44 years running, and also Ford has damaged it majorly to produce the new electrical Lightning. (Ford used the name previously on its SVT-branded efficiency pickup terminated after the 2004 version year.) The F-150's combustion engine is replaced with batteries and also electric motors, normally an irrelevant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's car market, yet on a high-volume car such as the F-150, it possibly represents a seismic change-- not just for Ford however likewise for the sector as well as its general fostering of EVs. As well as with the base work vehicle carrying a starting cost of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the needed location fees is just under $40,000, and it gets approved for Federal and state EV tax motivations), Ford sends out a strong message that you do not require deep pockets to go electrical.



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The Lightning does not replace the "routine" F-150. It rather expands the vehicle household with a smoother, a lot more wind resistant electric version with great lights and also wheels. It comes only with the four-door SuperCrew cab and also 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 vehicle's developers it really did not desire the 2022 Lightning to look like a science experiment.



Why should a faithful pickup truck customer think about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it takes place sale in Might 2022? Since it flaunts couple of compromises yet supplies different outstanding attributes that could make the conventional vehicle look 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 cab with a 5.5-foot bed. These are the same dimensions as its conventional counterpart, suggesting usual accessories and also tools will function and fit all the same.

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

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

With prolonged battery: 563 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, and also a driving series of concerning 300 miles on a single cost.

With basic battery: 426 hp, 775 lb-ft, as well as a variety of concerning 230 miles.

Front and also rear motors offer typical all-wheel drive, and also 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 ends up being the quickest as well as most powerful F-150 in the schedule. Ford estimates it can increase from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has actually checked was the previous-generation off-road Raptor version, with an ideal time of 5.2 secs.



An additional bottom line: The 2022 Ford Lightning becomes the very first F-150 to obtain an independent rear suspension-- necessary for packaging the rear electric motor-- together with its equivalent advantages to ride and taking care of. The vehicle does not have air suspension.



In other words, the Lightning not only goes electric yet also addresses common problems individuals have of many trucks: fuel economic climate, flight, as well as handling.



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

Riding on a new EV system, with the most recent electrical style as well as fourth-generation electronics, the F-150 Lightning comes to be the most intelligent and also most linked vehicle in Ford's schedule, offering a new riches of attributes as well as apps, together with a gigantic 15.5-inch touchscreen to gain access to many of them.



It likewise makes it easier to receive over-the-air software program updates throughout its life time to deal with potential problems and to also update and include new features, such as far better maps, smooth billing and also repayment, or improved BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving aid system.



Please Repeat That Starting MSRP Again ...

Maybe the most stunning Lightning attribute is its starting rate. As stated, the base work truck begins at $41,669 and is available for both retail and fleet clients. It is just one of 4 trims; the others are the popular XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (starting cost forthcoming), and Platinum (regarding $90,000).



For comparison, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electrical pickup launches this loss with the totally filled Version 1, which begins at $112,595. The lowest trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 and also will not be available up until 2024. You can buy 2 Lightning XLTs for the rate of a Hummer Edition 1. One more rival, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale next month, begins at $67,500. Tesla continues to establish the Cybertruck, which it wants to sell for $39,900, but past experience recommends it will certainly sticker label for a lot more, as well as the launch day, possibly by year end, may be fluid taking place late.



Ford is taking reservations for the Lightning now, requiring a $100 down payment to get on the checklist. Officials will not state how many orders will certainly make up a sold-out first design year, but the business expects strong need. About 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 U.S. dealers are accredited to offer and service EVs, and the Lightning initially will just be offered in The United States and Canada.



Meet Ford's New Skateboard (And Battery).

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has actually been in the benefit concerning 3 years, as well as it is the very first lorry on a brand-new specialized electric-vehicle platform. The skateboard was designed from the ground up with a brand-new frame positioning the battery pack in between the rails, expanding between the front and rear motors. There are no strategies to include a 3rd electric motor for efficiency. An exoskeleton, water-proof housing, as well as full-body steel skidplates shield the battery.



Ford did not disclose the size 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 come from the new SK Technology battery plant in Georgia. For repair work, technicians will certainly be able to get rid of suitcase-sized areas of the battery.



The skateboard is flat and also reduced, which makes packing things right into the front trunk (frunk) less complicated. The front suspension was likewise reinforced to offer the frunk a haul of 400 pounds.



Batteries are heavy, as well as the vehicle considers about 6,500 extra pounds, approximately 1,000 greater than the same associate the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone weigh concerning 1,800 pounds, Ford authorities told President Joe Biden during a trip of the Rouge Facility in Dearborn, Michigan, where the vehicle will be put together. Biden later on took among the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant whole lot, with an U.S. Secret Service agent in the guest seat. "This sucker's fast," the commander in chief claimed afterward.



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Billing The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All vehicles come with a mobile charger that can either connect into a basic 240-volt electrical outlet, which gives about 13 miles per charging hour at 32 amps, or right into a routine 120-volt outlet to bill at 3 miles per hour. The new 80-amp home charger, Ford Charge Station Pro, is the better method to go, charging up 30 miles of range in a hr as well as getting the larger extended-range battery from 15 to 100 percent charge in regarding 8 hours.



At a DC quickly battery charger, the extended-range Lightning can get 54 miles of variety in 10 minutes and also charge from 15 to 80 percent in concerning 41 minutes. The charge port is on the front vehicle driver's side of the car, rather than the Hummer, which places the port at the rear of the vehicle on the presumption proprietors will certainly back right into the battery charger stations.



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



Ford has patched with each other a network of 63,000 charge connects from assorted companions, as well as the number grows. On-screen applications aid discover available battery chargers and are supposed to reveal, in real time, if they are working and available. Consumers can make use of the FordPass application to access them. Buyers will get the very first 250 kW cost-free, which should be good for about 4 complete fees. The onboard Smart Array attribute will certainly find out the very best places to reenergize, factoring in climate, website traffic, haul (identified by onboard sensors), pulling weights, your driving habits, as well as a lot more, to readjust the variety as necessary.



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Making Use Of The Ford Lightning To Power Practically Every Little Thing.

The truck can export approximately 9.6 kW of power-- you can attract 2.4 kW from outlets in the frunk and also an additional 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For contrast, you can unload 7.2 kW (maximum) from the F-150 Crossbreed.



With Pro Power Onboard, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning can power tools at a worksite or playthings at a campground or your residence (temporarily). The Lightning has 11 electrical outlets for power, with 4 120-volt electrical outlets and one 240-volt electrical outlet in the bed, and 4 even more 120-volt electrical outlets in the frunk. If you add USB ports, there are 21 outlets overall, rivaling some apartment or condos.



If the battery degree falls listed below a third of its complete array, vehicle drivers will certainly get a FordPass alert to choose whether to keep powering tools or preserve the energy for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be programmed to quit using Pro Power Onboard when the battery level comes close to the distance to the following charge terminal.



With the residence combination system, if there is a power failure, you can also power your house for 3 days-- 10 days if you ration-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Back-up Power. If the vehicle is plugged in your home, the computerized system will certainly recognize the power is out and also draw juice from the truck, through the wall box, and into the inverter, which is tied to the house's central electrical system. When power is recovered, the vehicle will resume billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will enable you to charge your truck overnight when power is least costly and send out the power back right into your home during high-cost, peak-energy hours to assist maintain overall costs down.



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Looks Matter.

Ford opted for the most popular configuration for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and also it does not plan to include others. The extra cargo space in the frunk rather negates the need for a much longer bed.



Lighting is crucial to the look. Light bars span the automobile's width front and back, making it look a bit more futuristic. Headlights and also taillamps have their very own signature shape, and exterior zone lighting surrounds the car. There are likewise lights in the frunk and also 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 an aerodynamic beveled layout and also be available in 18-, 20-, and 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning additionally sporting activities a brand-new, extended, wind resistant running board.



Words "Lightning" remains in manuscript on the sides of the bed, and also the tailgate displays a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The last idea seems popular; it can be located on Jeeps and on the brand-new Hummers. 2005 ford raptor grill



Interior, Tailgate, And Box.

The taxicab is mainly the like the conventional F-150, with a big exception: Ford revamped the control panel to fit a 15.5-inch vertical touchscreen for Lariat as well as Platinum trims, similar to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some modifications. It has a big "volume" ring installed in the screen at the bottom-- fairly a wonder-- and it uses Ford's latest Sync 4A infotainment system. Some of the products as well as colors are additionally distinct to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the normal F-150's 180-degree reclining pole positions for a snooze and a console that turns over to produce a work area when the gearshift is folded up out of the way. The tailgate opens the same way, as well as the work surface as well as bottle openers are intact-- something clients desired. The freight box maintains the same measurements to alleviate the transition for previous vehicle owners, who can quickly move their devices and devices to the brand-new truck. More than 95 percent of accessories carry over from the traditional F-150 to the Lightning.



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Since's A Frunk.

Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the greatest as well as most powerful frunk in the market. It has a deeper subfrunk level under the removable and reversible nonskid mat. The grille opens up as a single piece with the adjustable-height hood, as well as LED lights are embedded on the bottom of the grille to brighten the freight area.



The frunk has a reduced lots floor and also provides 14.1 cubic feet of volume, enough to hold two golf bags. It is a sealed completely dry room however can accommodate damp and also filthy things, with a drainpipe in the subfrunk flooring. The underfloor container has a cover that doubles as a divider panel to section the freight hold. There are grocery hooks, tie downs, as well as a cargo net at the back.



Ford's Lightning provides 4 drive modes: Regular, Sport, Off-Road, as well as Tow/Haul. To help the motorist, cams give a 360-degree sight. There are likewise box as well as device electronic cameras, however not a camera beneath the vehicle to see the surface below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is one more amazing function; it utilizes the truck's sensors to estimate payload, letting you understand when you struck the F-150 Lightning's limit. The input is fed to the trip organizer, which readjusts your variety appropriately-- another means to lighten range anxiety.



Pro Trailer Drawback Assist makes its debut on the Lightning; it controls steering, throttle, and also brake inputs to align your sphere drawback under your trailer coupler. You still have to hop out to attach the trailer on your own.



Lightning Call.

Ford revived the Lightning name, first made use of in 1992 on an efficiency F-150 that was the world's fastest manufacturing vehicle at the time. Considering that the name was revealed for the EV, it has received positive responses, marketing supervisor Brian Bell said. Enthusiasts are keyed for efficiency, and also those who don't keep in mind the initial-- Lightning buyers are anticipated to alter a little bit more youthful, more city, and with higher income than traditional vehicle buyers-- still assume it makes good sense for an electrical lorry.



" I enjoy the Lightning name," primary designer Linda Zhang said. "I assume we've done it justice." We believe so, too.

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