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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pickup Has a Shockingly Affordable Price, Huge Specifications<br>
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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 cars and trucks. That heart is shaped like, well, the American full-size pickup market.



The F-150 has actually been the best-selling truck for 44 years running, as well as Ford has actually damaged it big time to create the new electric Lightning. (Ford utilized the name previously on its SVT-branded performance pick-up discontinued after the 2004 model year.) The F-150's burning engine is replaced with batteries as well as electric motors, typically a trivial, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's car market, yet on a high-volume vehicle such as the F-150, it potentially represents a seismic change-- not just for Ford but additionally for the sector and its overall fostering of EVs. And also with the base job truck bring a starting cost of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the called for location charges is simply under $40,000, and it receives Federal and also state EV tax obligation motivations), Ford sends out a strong message that you don't need deep pockets to go electrical.



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The Lightning does not change the "regular" F-150. It instead broadens the truck household with a smoother, a lot more aerodynamic electric variation with awesome lights and also wheels. It comes only with the four-door SuperCrew taxicab and also a 5.5-foot bed. The look is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, yet remains instantly identifiable as an F-150. Ford leadership informed the truck's developers it really did not want the 2022 Lightning to look like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a faithful pickup buyer think about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in May 2022? Because it boasts couple of compromises however supplies different superlative functions that might make the traditional vehicle appear like a straight-out Luddite.



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A few vital F-150 Lightning specifications:



The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew taxi with a 5.5-foot bed. These are the same measurements as its traditional equivalent, indicating typical accessories and tools will work as well as fit just the same.

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

It can tow as much as 10,000 pounds.

With extended battery: 563 horse power, 775 lb-ft of torque, and a driving series of regarding 300 miles on a single cost.

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

Front as well as back electric motors offer conventional all-wheel drive, and skidplates protect the underbody while off-roading.

It maintains 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 effective F-150 in the lineup. Ford approximates it can speed up from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has actually tested was the previous-generation off-road Raptor design, with a best time of 5.2 secs.



Another key point: The 2022 Ford Lightning ends up being the initial F-150 to obtain an independent rear suspension-- essential for packaging the rear motor-- in addition to its corresponding advantages to ride and handling. The truck does not have air suspension.



To put it simply, the Lightning not just goes electrical but likewise addresses common problems individuals have of many trucks: gas economic situation, trip, and handling.



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

Riding on a brand-new EV system, with the latest electric design as well as fourth-generation electronic devices, the F-150 Lightning ends up being the most intelligent as well as most connected vehicle in Ford's schedule, providing a brand-new wide range of functions as well as applications, in addition to a large 15.5-inch touchscreen to gain access to most of them.



It likewise makes it much easier to get over-the-air software updates throughout its life time to address possible concerns and also to likewise update and also add brand-new attributes, such as far better maps, seamless charging and also payment, or boosted BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving assist system.



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Possibly the most surprising Lightning function is its starting price. As mentioned, the base job truck begins at $41,669 and also is readily available for both retail as well as fleet consumers. It is among four trims; the others are the prominent XLT (which begins at $54,669), Lariat (beginning cost honest), and also Platinum (concerning $90,000).



For contrast, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electrical pick-up launches this autumn with the completely packed Version 1, which starts at $112,595. The most affordable trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 and won't be available up until 2024. You can purchase two Lightning XLTs for the price of a Hummer Edition 1. One more competitor, the 2021 Rivian R1T that takes place sale following month, begins at $67,500. Tesla continues to create the Cybertruck, which it intends to sell for $39,900, yet previous experience recommends it will certainly sticker label for much more, as well as the launch day, potentially by year end, might be fluid taking place late.



Ford is taking bookings for the Lightning currently, requiring a $100 down payment to jump on the checklist. Officials won't state how many orders will certainly make up a sold-out initial model year, but the firm expects strong demand. Concerning 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 UNITED STATE suppliers are accredited to market as well as service EVs, and also the Lightning initially will only be available in North America.



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

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has been in the help about three years, and it is the very first lorry on a new specialized electric-vehicle platform. The skateboard was created from scratch with a brand-new frame placing the battery pack between the rails, extending between the front and back electric motors. There are no plans to include a third electric motor for efficiency. An exoskeleton, water-proof covering, and also full-body metal skidplates safeguard the battery.



Ford did not reveal 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 particularly reduced cobalt loading. They will originate from the new SK Innovation battery plant in Georgia. For repair work, service technicians will be able to remove suitcase-sized sections of the battery.



The skateboard is flat as well as low, which makes loading items into the front trunk (frunk) simpler. The front suspension was additionally reinforced to give the frunk a payload of 400 pounds.



Batteries are heavy, as well as the vehicle considers concerning 6,500 extra pounds, about 1,000 greater than the very same truck with the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone weigh concerning 1,800 extra pounds, Ford authorities informed Head of state Joe Biden during an excursion of the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, where the truck will be set up. Biden later took among the Lightnings for a spin in an empty lot, with a UNITED STATE Secret Service agent in the guest seat. "This sucker's quick," the commander in chief stated afterward.



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Charging The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All vehicles feature a mobile charger that can either link into a conventional 240-volt electrical outlet, which gives concerning 13 miles per billing hr at 32 amps, or right into a routine 120-volt outlet to charge at 3 miles per hour. The new 80-amp residence battery charger, Ford Fee Terminal Pro, is the far better method to go, charging up 30 miles of range in an hour as well as obtaining the larger extended-range battery from 15 to 100 percent charge in concerning 8 hrs.



At a DC quick battery charger, the extended-range Lightning can obtain 54 miles of array in 10 minutes and also charge from 15 to 80 percent in regarding 41 mins. The fee port is on the front driver's side of the vehicle, instead of the Hummer, which puts the port at the rear of the truck on the assumption proprietors will certainly back into the battery charger terminals.



The Lightning utilizes 400-volt billing, as compared to 800-volt billing for the Hummer.



Ford has patched with each other a network of 63,000 cost plugs from assorted partners, and also the number grows. On-screen applications aid discover readily available battery chargers as well as are expected to show, in real time, if they are working and available. Consumers can utilize the FordPass app to access them. Purchasers will get the initial 250 kW complimentary, which should benefit concerning four complete costs. The onboard Smart Range attribute will identify the very best areas to recharge, considering weather condition, web traffic, payload (figured out by onboard sensing units), lugging weights, your driving practices, and also much more, to readjust the variety appropriately.



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Utilizing The Ford Lightning To Power Practically Every Little Thing.

The truck can export approximately 9.6 kW of power-- you can draw 2.4 kW from electrical outlets in the frunk and also another 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For contrast, you can offload 7.2 kW (optimum) 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 campground or your residence (temporarily). The Lightning has 11 electrical outlets for power, with four 120-volt electrical outlets as well as one 240-volt outlet in the bed, and also 4 more 120-volt electrical outlets in the frunk. If you include USB ports, there are 21 outlets complete, equaling some houses.



If the battery degree falls below a third of its complete range, drivers will obtain a FordPass notification to choose whether to maintain powering devices or preserve the power for travel. The all-electric F-150 can be set to stop utilizing Pro Power Onboard when the battery level comes close to the range to the following fee station.



With the house integration system, if there is a power blackout, you can likewise power your home for three days-- 10 days if you ration-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Backup Power. If the truck is connected in at home, the automated system will certainly recognize the power is out as well as pull juice from the truck, via the wall box, and into the inverter, which is tied to the house's main electrical system. When power is recovered, the car will return to billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will allow you to bill your vehicle overnight when electrical power is least pricey and send out the power back into your home throughout high-cost, peak-energy hrs to aid maintain total expenses down.



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Looks Matter.

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



Lights is key to the appearance. Light bars span the automobile's width front and also back, making it look a little bit much more advanced. Headlights as well as taillamps have their own trademark shape, as well as outside area lighting encloses 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 affixed to the hood; they open as a system to access the frunk. The wheels have a wind resistant beveled layout and also come in 18-, 20-, and 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning likewise sporting activities a new, elongated, aerodynamic running board.



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



Inside, Tailgate, And Box.

The taxi is largely the like the standard F-150, with a large exception: Ford revamped the cockpit console to accommodate a 15.5-inch upright touchscreen for Lariat and also Platinum trims, similar to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some adjustments. It has a huge "quantity" ring embedded in the screen near the bottom-- fairly a wonder-- and also it utilizes Ford's most recent Sync 4A infomercial system. Some of the products and shades are also special to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the normal F-150's 180-degree reclining pole positions for a snooze and a console that flips over to develop a workspace when the gearshift is folded off the beaten track. 2005 f150 grill The tailgate opens similarly, and the job surface area and bottle screw are undamaged-- something consumers wanted. The freight box keeps the very same dimensions to ease the change for previous truck owners, that can quickly move their devices as well as tools to the new vehicle. Greater than 95 percent of accessories carry over from the typical F-150 to the Lightning.



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Since's A Frunk.

Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the most significant and also most effective frunk in the market. It has a much deeper subfrunk level under the removable and reversible nonskid floor covering. The grille opens as a single item with the adjustable-height hood, as well as LED lights are installed on the underside of the grille to brighten the freight area.



The frunk has a reduced tons flooring and uses 14.1 cubic feet of volume, enough to hold 2 golf bags. It is a closed completely dry room but can suit damp and filthy things, with a drain in the subfrunk floor. The underfloor container has a cover that functions as a divider panel to segment the freight hold. There are grocery store hooks, tie downs, as well as a freight web at the back.




Ford's Lightning provides 4 drive modes: Typical, Sport, Off-Road, as well as Tow/Haul. To help the chauffeur, video cameras provide a 360-degree view. There are additionally box and device cameras, however not an electronic camera beneath the vehicle to see the terrain below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is one more trendy attribute; it utilizes the vehicle's sensors to approximate payload, allowing you understand when you hit the F-150 Lightning's threshold. The input is fed to the trip organizer, which readjusts your variety as necessary-- another means to assuage range anxiousness.



Pro Trailer Drawback Help makes its debut on the Lightning; it regulates guiding, throttle, as well as brake inputs to align your sphere drawback under your trailer coupler. You still need to jump out to connect the trailer on your own.



Lightning Name.

Ford revived the Lightning name, initially utilized in 1992 on a performance F-150 that was the globe's fastest production vehicle at the time. Because the name was revealed for the EV, it has actually obtained favorable comments, advertising manager Brian Bell claimed. Fanatics are topped for efficiency, and those who don't bear in mind the original-- Lightning buyers are anticipated to alter a little bit younger, more city, and also with higher earnings than standard vehicle purchasers-- still think it makes good sense for an electrical car.



" I enjoy the Lightning name," primary engineer Linda Zhang stated. "I think we have actually done it justice." We assume so, also.

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