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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 force 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 pick-up is a thunderbolt that strikes at the heart of a market speeding toward fostering of electrical automobiles. 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, and also Ford has actually tampered with it majorly to generate the new electric Lightning. (Ford made use of the name previously on its SVT-branded performance pickup ceased after the 2004 design year.) The F-150's burning engine is changed with batteries as well as electric motors, normally an insignificant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's car market, but on a high-volume vehicle such as the F-150, it possibly represents a seismic shift-- not just for Ford however additionally for the sector as well as its overall fostering of EVs. And with the base job vehicle lugging a beginning cost of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the needed location charges is simply under $40,000, and also it receives Federal and also state EV tax incentives), Ford sends a solid message that you don't need deep pockets to go electrical.



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The Lightning does not change the "normal" F-150. It rather broadens the truck family members with a smoother, more wind resistant electrical version with awesome lighting as well as wheels. It comes just with the four-door SuperCrew cab and a 5.5-foot bed. The look is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, but continues to be promptly recognizable as an F-150. Ford leadership informed the truck's developers it didn't want the 2022 Lightning to appear like a science experiment.



Why should a dedicated pickup truck customer think about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in May 2022? Because it flaunts few compromises but provides numerous superlative functions that may make the traditional vehicle look like a straight-out Luddite.



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A couple of crucial 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 equivalent, suggesting common accessories and equipment will work as well as fit all the same.

Optimum 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 as much as 10,000 extra pounds.

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

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

Front and back electric motors offer common four-wheel drive, as well as skidplates secure the underbody while off-roading.

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



Just as abrupt as a real lightning strike, the F-150 Lightning comes to be the quickest as well as most powerful F-150 in the lineup. Ford estimates it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has actually checked was the previous-generation off-road Raptor design, with a best 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-- needed for product packaging the back electric motor-- in addition to its corresponding benefits to ride as well as handling. The vehicle does not have air suspension.



In other words, the Lightning not only goes electrical however additionally addresses common problems people have of a lot of trucks: gas economy, ride, as well as handling.



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

Riding on a brand-new EV system, with the most recent electric style and also fourth-generation electronics, the F-150 Lightning ends up being the most intelligent as well as most linked vehicle in Ford's schedule, supplying a brand-new wide range of attributes and apps, along with a huge 15.5-inch touchscreen to gain access to a lot of them.



It additionally makes it simpler to obtain over-the-air software updates throughout its lifetime to address possible issues and also to additionally update and add brand-new attributes, such as better maps, seamless billing and payment, or enhanced BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving help system.



Please Repeat That Starting MSRP Again ...

Maybe the most stunning Lightning attribute is its starting rate. As discussed, the base job truck begins at $41,669 and also is offered for both retail and fleet customers. It is just one of 4 trims; the others are the prominent XLT (which begins at $54,669), Lariat (starting rate forthcoming), and also Platinum (regarding $90,000).



For comparison, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup launches this loss with the completely packed Edition 1, which begins at $112,595. The most affordable trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 and also will not be available up until 2024. You can buy 2 Lightning XLTs for the cost of a Hummer Version 1. An additional competitor, the 2021 Rivian R1T that takes place sale following month, starts at $67,500. Tesla remains to develop the Cybertruck, which it wishes to cost $39,900, but previous experience recommends it will sticker label for far more, as well as the launch day, potentially by year end, might be fluid going on late.



Ford is taking appointments for the Lightning currently, calling for a $100 deposit to get on the checklist. Authorities will not state the amount of orders will constitute a sold-out first design year, yet the firm expects solid demand. Regarding 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 U.S. suppliers are certified to offer and also service EVs, as well as the Lightning initially will just be available in North America.



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

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has been in the help about three years, and also it is the first car on a new devoted electric-vehicle system. The skateboard was made from the ground up with a new frame positioning the battery pack between the rails, prolonging between the front and rear motors. There are no plans to add a third electric motor for performance. An exoskeleton, water-proof casing, as well as full-body metal skidplates shield the battery. 2006 ford f150 grill



Ford did not expose the size 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 especially reduced cobalt loading. They will originate from the new SK Innovation battery plant in Georgia. For repairs, technicians will have the ability to get rid of suitcase-sized areas of the battery.



The skateboard is level as well as reduced, that makes packing items right into the front trunk (frunk) much easier. The front suspension was additionally boosted to give the frunk a payload of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are hefty, as well as the truck evaluates concerning 6,500 extra pounds, roughly 1,000 greater than the same associate the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone evaluate about 1,800 extra pounds, Ford authorities informed President Joe Biden during a trip of the Rouge Facility in Dearborn, Michigan, where the truck will be assembled. Biden later took among the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant whole lot, with an U.S. Secret Service agent in the passenger seat. "This sucker's fast," 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 typical 240-volt electrical outlet, which supplies regarding 13 miles per charging hour at 32 amps, or right into a regular 120-volt electrical outlet to charge at 3 miles per hour. The new 80-amp house battery charger, Ford Charge Terminal Pro, is the better means to go, charging up 30 miles of array in a hr as well as getting the larger extended-range battery from 15 to one hundred percent charge in regarding eight hrs.



At a DC quickly battery charger, the extended-range Lightning can obtain 54 miles of array in 10 minutes and also cost from 15 to 80 percent in about 41 minutes. The charge port gets on the front chauffeur's side of the car, rather than the Hummer, which puts the port at the back of the vehicle on the assumption proprietors will certainly back right into the charger terminals.



The Lightning utilizes 400-volt charging, as compared with 800-volt charging for the Hummer.



Ford has actually patched with each other a network of 63,000 fee plugs from diverse companions, as well as the number expands. On-screen applications aid find offered battery chargers as well as are supposed to show, in real time, if they are working and also offered. Clients can utilize the FordPass application to access them. Purchasers will certainly receive the first 250 kW free, which should benefit about four full fees. The onboard Smart Variety function will certainly determine the very best areas to charge, considering climate, website traffic, payload (identified by onboard sensing units), hauling weights, your driving behaviors, and also more, to readjust the array as necessary.



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Using 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 and also one more 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For contrast, 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 time). The Lightning has 11 outlets for power, with 4 120-volt electrical outlets as well as one 240-volt electrical outlet in the bed, as well as 4 even more 120-volt electrical outlets in the frunk. If you add USB ports, there are 21 outlets overall, equaling some homes.



If the battery level drops listed below a 3rd of its complete variety, vehicle drivers will certainly obtain a FordPass alert to determine whether to maintain powering tools or preserve the energy for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be programmed to quit making use of Pro Power Onboard when the battery level comes close to the range to the following charge station.



With the home combination system, if there is a power failure, you can additionally power your home for 3 days-- 10 days if you allocate-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Backup Power. If the truck is connected in the house, the computerized system will acknowledge the power is out as well as draw juice from the vehicle, with the wall box, as well as into the inverter, which is connected to the home's central electrical system. When power is recovered, the automobile will return to billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will certainly allow you to charge your vehicle overnight when electrical energy is least pricey as well as send the power back right into your home during high-cost, peak-energy hrs to aid keep total costs down.



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Looks Matter.

Ford opted for the most popular arrangement for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- as well as it does not prepare to include others. The added cargo room in the frunk rather negates the need for a longer bed.



Lights is crucial to the look. Light bars cover the vehicle's size front and also back, making it look a bit a lot more advanced. Headlights and also taillamps have their own trademark form, and outside area illumination encircles the car. There are also lights in the frunk and 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 system to access the frunk. The wheels have a wind resistant beveled design as well as can be found in 18-, 20-, and also 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning likewise sports a new, extended, aerodynamic running board.



The word "Lightning" remains in manuscript on the sides of the bed, and the tailgate displays a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The last suggestion appears prominent; it can be found on Jeeps and on the brand-new Hummers.



Inside, Tailgate, And Also Box.

The taxicab is greatly the like the standard F-150, with a big exception: Ford upgraded the control panel to accommodate a 15.5-inch upright touchscreen for Lariat as well as Platinum trims, similar to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some adjustments. It has a huge "volume" ring embedded in the screen near the bottom-- quite a marvel-- and it makes use of Ford's newest Sync 4A infomercial system. Some of the materials as well as shades are also one-of-a-kind to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the routine F-150's 180-degree reclining pole positions for a snooze and also a console that turns over to produce a workspace when the gearshift is folded off the beaten track. The tailgate opens the same way, as well as the work surface area and bottle openers are intact-- something customers wanted. The freight box maintains the same dimensions to relieve the change for previous truck proprietors, that can quickly move their accessories and also devices to the new truck. More than 95 percent of devices rollover from the conventional F-150 to the Lightning.



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Now That's A Frunk.

Ford states the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the greatest and most effective frunk in the industry. It has a much deeper subfrunk degree under the removable as well as relatively easy to fix nonskid floor covering. The grille opens as a single item with the adjustable-height hood, and LED lights are embedded on the underside of the grille to brighten the freight location.



The frunk has a reduced load floor as well as provides 14.1 cubic feet of volume, sufficient to hold two golf bags. It is a sealed dry space however can fit wet as well as filthy things, with a drain in the subfrunk floor. The underfloor bin has a lid that doubles as a divider panel to section the cargo hold. There are grocery store hooks, tie downs, and also a freight web at the back.



Ford's Lightning provides 4 drive settings: Typical, Sport, Off-Road, and also Tow/Haul. To help the motorist, electronic cameras offer a 360-degree sight. There are also box and also device cameras, but not a video camera underneath the vehicle to see the surface listed below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is an additional trendy function; it makes use of the truck's sensing units to approximate payload, letting you know when you hit the F-150 Lightning's threshold. The input is fed to the trip organizer, which readjusts your array as necessary-- another means to relieve array stress and anxiety.



Pro Trailer Hitch Help makes its debut on the Lightning; it controls guiding, throttle, and also brake inputs to straighten your ball hitch under your trailer coupler. You still have to jump bent on connect the trailer yourself.



Lightning Name.

Ford revived the Lightning name, initially made use of in 1992 on an efficiency F-150 that was the globe's fastest manufacturing vehicle at the time. Given that the name was revealed for the EV, it has gotten favorable feedback, advertising and marketing supervisor Brian Bell said. Fanatics are topped for performance, and those that do not bear in mind the initial-- Lightning purchasers are expected to skew a little bit more youthful, more urban, and with greater earnings than conventional vehicle customers-- still assume it makes good sense for an electrical automobile.



" I like the Lightning name," chief designer Linda Zhang claimed. "I believe we've done it justice." We assume so, as well.

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