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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pickup Has a Shockingly Small Cost, Huge Specifications<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup is a force of nature plugged into a best-selling 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 sector speeding toward adoption of electric autos. That heart is shaped like, well, the American full-size pickup truck market.



The F-150 has actually been the very successful truck for 44 years running, as well as Ford has damaged it majorly to create the new electric Lightning. (Ford made use of the name formerly on its SVT-branded performance pick-up terminated after the 2004 model year.) The F-150's burning engine is replaced with batteries and also electric motors, normally an irrelevant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's cars and truck market, yet on a high-volume lorry such as the F-150, it potentially stands for a seismic shift-- not just for Ford but likewise for the market as well as its total adoption of EVs. As well as with the base job truck lugging a starting price of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the called for location charges is just under $40,000, and it qualifies for Federal as well as state EV tax rewards), Ford sends out a strong message that you do not need deep pockets to go electric.



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The Lightning does not replace the "normal" F-150. It instead broadens the truck family members with a smoother, a lot more aerodynamic electric variation with awesome lights and also wheels. It comes just with the four-door SuperCrew cab and a 5.5-foot bed. The appearance stands out, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, but continues to be promptly recognizable as an F-150. Ford leadership informed the truck's developers it really did not want the 2022 Lightning to appear like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a dedicated pickup truck customer take into consideration the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it takes place sale in Might 2022? Since it boasts couple of concessions but supplies various superlative functions that could make the traditional truck look like a straight-out Luddite.



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A couple of key F-150 Lightning specifications:



The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew taxicab with a 5.5-foot bed. These coincide measurements as its traditional equivalent, meaning typical accessories as well as devices will certainly function and fit all the same.

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

It can tow up to 10,000 extra pounds.

With expanded battery: 563 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, and a driving series of about 300 miles on a single charge.

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

Front as well as back motors supply standard four-wheel drive, and also skidplates shield the underbody while off-roading.

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



Equally as sudden 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 increase from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has checked was the previous-generation off-road Raptor design, with an ideal time of 5.2 secs.



One more key point: The 2022 Ford Lightning ends up being the initial F-150 to get an independent rear suspension-- required for product packaging the back motor-- along with its matching advantages to ride as well as handling. The vehicle does not have air suspension.



Simply put, the Lightning not only goes electrical however additionally addresses common grievances individuals have of a lot of trucks: fuel economic situation, trip, as well as handling.



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

Riding on a brand-new EV platform, with the most up to date electric architecture and also fourth-generation electronic devices, the F-150 Lightning ends up being the most intelligent as well as most linked vehicle in Ford's lineup, providing a brand-new wealth of features and also applications, along with a giant 15.5-inch touchscreen to accessibility a number of them.



It additionally makes it simpler to receive over-the-air software updates throughout its lifetime to address potential concerns and also to also update as well as add new features, such as better maps, smooth billing and also repayment, or improved BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving assist system.



Please Repeat That Starting MSRP Again ...

Maybe the most shocking Lightning function is its starting cost. As mentioned, the base job vehicle begins at $41,669 and is available for both retail and fleet customers. It is one of 4 trims; the others are the popular XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (starting price upcoming), as well as Platinum (regarding $90,000).



For contrast, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electrical pickup launches this loss with the totally loaded Version 1, which begins at $112,595. The lowest trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 and won't be readily available till 2024. You can buy two Lightning XLTs for the cost of a Hummer Edition 1. An additional rival, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale following month, starts at $67,500. Tesla continues to create the Cybertruck, which it wants to cost $39,900, yet previous experience suggests it will sticker label for far more, and also the launch day, possibly by year end, may be fluid taking place late.



Ford is taking reservations for the Lightning currently, requiring a $100 down payment to get on the list. Authorities won't state how many orders will comprise a sold-out very first version year, yet the firm expects solid need. Regarding 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 UNITED STATE suppliers are licensed to offer as well as service EVs, and also the Lightning initially will only be offered in The United States and Canada.



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

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has been in the works for concerning 3 years, as well as it is the very first automobile on a new specialized electric-vehicle platform. The skateboard was designed from the ground up with a new structure placing the battery pack in between the rails, extending between the front and rear electric motors. There are no plans to add a third motor for efficiency. An exoskeleton, water resistant housing, and also full-body metal skidplates safeguard the battery.



Ford did not disclose the size of the Lightning's pouch-style lithium-ion battery loads. The high-energy-density cells use 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, professionals will certainly be able to eliminate suitcase-sized sections of the battery.



The skateboard is level and reduced, that makes packing products into the front trunk (frunk) less complicated. The front suspension was also bolstered to offer the frunk a payload of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are hefty, and also the vehicle evaluates about 6,500 pounds, approximately 1,000 more than the very same truck with the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone evaluate concerning 1,800 extra pounds, Ford authorities told Head of state Joe Biden throughout a tour of the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, where the vehicle will certainly be set up. Biden later on took among the Lightnings for a spin in an empty great deal, with an U.S. Secret Service representative in the passenger seat. "This fool's fast," the u.s. president stated afterward.



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Charging The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All trucks come with a mobile battery charger that can either connect into a typical 240-volt electrical outlet, which gives concerning 13 miles per billing hr at 32 amps, or into a regular 120-volt electrical outlet to bill at 3 miles per hr. The brand-new 80-amp home charger, Ford Fee Terminal Pro, is the better means to go, charging up 30 miles of array in a hr and obtaining the larger extended-range battery from 15 to 100 percent charge in concerning 8 hours.



At a DC quickly charger, the extended-range Lightning can acquire 54 miles of variety in 10 minutes and cost from 15 to 80 percent in concerning 41 minutes. The fee port is on the front motorist's side of the lorry, in contrast to the Hummer, which puts the port at the rear of the truck on the assumption proprietors will back right into the battery charger stations.



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



Ford has actually cobbled with each other a network of 63,000 fee connects from diverse partners, and the number expands. On-screen applications assist discover readily available battery chargers and are meant to reveal, in real time, if they are working and also offered. Customers can use the FordPass application to access them. Purchasers will obtain the first 250 kW complimentary, which should benefit about 4 full costs. The onboard Smart Array feature will certainly identify the very best locations to reenergize, considering climate, website traffic, haul (determined by onboard sensing units), pulling weights, your driving behaviors, and also a lot more, to change the array accordingly. 2004 ford explorer raptor grille



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Utilizing The Ford Lightning To Power Just About Everything.

The vehicle can export approximately 9.6 kW of power-- you can draw 2.4 kW from outlets in the frunk and another 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For comparison, you can unload 7.2 kW (maximum) 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 home (temporarily). The Lightning has 11 electrical outlets for power, with four 120-volt outlets and one 240-volt 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 electrical outlets overall, equaling some houses.



If the battery level falls below a third of its full variety, motorists will get a FordPass notification to make a decision whether to maintain powering tools or preserve the power for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be set to stop utilizing Pro Power Onboard when the battery level approaches the distance to the next cost station.



With the home combination system, if there is a power outage, you can likewise power your house for three days-- 10 days if you ration-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Back-up Power. If the truck is connected in the house, the automatic system will certainly identify the power is out and also pull juice from the vehicle, through the wall box, as well as right into the inverter, which is connected to the residence's central electric system. When power is brought back, the car will return to billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will certainly permit you to charge your truck overnight when electrical energy is least expensive and also send out the power back into your home during high-cost, peak-energy hrs to aid keep general costs down.




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Looks Matter.

Ford went with the most preferred arrangement for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and also it does not intend to include others. The added freight space in the frunk somewhat negates the requirement for a longer bed.



Illumination is key to the look. Light bars span the lorry's size front and back, making it look a bit more advanced. Fronts lights and taillamps have their very own trademark shape, as well as outside zone lighting surrounds the vehicle. There are likewise 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 a system to access the frunk. The wheels have an aerodynamic diagonal style and can be found in 18-, 20-, and also 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning likewise sports a brand-new, elongated, wind resistant running board.



Words "Lightning" is in script on the sides of the bed, and also the tailgate presents a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The latter concept seems popular; it can be discovered on Jeeps and also on the brand-new Hummers.



Inside, Tailgate, And Also Box.

The taxi is largely the like the traditional F-150, with a big exception: Ford redesigned the cockpit console 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 adjustments. It has a massive "quantity" ring embedded in the display near the bottom-- rather a marvel-- and also it makes use of Ford's most current Sync 4A infomercial system. Several of the materials and also shades are additionally distinct to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the normal F-150's 180-degree reclining pole positions for a snooze and also a console that flips over to create a work area when the gearshift is folded up out of the way. The tailgate opens similarly, and also the work surface and also bottle screw are undamaged-- something clients wanted. The cargo box retains the very same dimensions to reduce the transition for previous vehicle owners, who can conveniently move their accessories and also tools to the brand-new vehicle. More than 95 percent of devices rollover from the standard F-150 to the Lightning.



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Now That's A Frunk.

Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the most significant and most powerful frunk in the sector. It has a deeper subfrunk degree 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 installed on the underside of the grille to illuminate the cargo area.



The frunk has a reduced tons floor and offers 14.1 cubic feet of volume, sufficient to hold 2 golf bags. It is a closed dry room but can accommodate wet and also dirty items, with a drain in the subfrunk floor. The underfloor bin has a cover that doubles as a divider to section the freight hold. There are grocery hooks, connection downs, and also a cargo internet at the back.



Ford's Lightning offers four drive settings: Normal, Sporting Activity, Off-Road, and Tow/Haul. To assist the driver, cameras supply a 360-degree view. There are also box as well as accessory video cameras, but not a camera beneath the vehicle to see the terrain listed below you when wheels are in the air as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is one more awesome attribute; it makes use of the vehicle's sensing units to approximate payload, allowing you understand when you hit the F-150 Lightning's threshold. The input is fed to the trip planner, which adjusts your range appropriately-- one more means to relieve variety anxiousness.



Pro Trailer Drawback Help makes its debut on the Lightning; it manages guiding, throttle, as well as brake inputs to straighten your ball hitch under your trailer coupler. You still need to hop bent on connect the trailer on your own.



Lightning Name.

Ford restored the Lightning name, initially utilized in 1992 on a performance F-150 that was the world's fastest production truck at the time. Given that the name was revealed for the EV, it has gotten favorable responses, marketing supervisor Brian Bell said. Fanatics are keyed for efficiency, as well as those who do not remember the initial-- Lightning customers are anticipated to alter a little bit younger, a lot more metropolitan, as well as with greater revenue than traditional truck buyers-- still think it makes good sense for an electric lorry.



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


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