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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pick-up Has a Shockingly Small Cost, Huge Specs<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup 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 pickup is a thunderbolt that strikes at the heart of an industry speeding towards adoption of electrical vehicles. 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 actually damaged it majorly to create the brand-new electric Lightning. (Ford used the name formerly on its SVT-branded performance pickup stopped after the 2004 version year.) The F-150's combustion engine is replaced with batteries and electrical motors, generally an irrelevant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's automobile market, yet on a high-volume lorry such as the F-150, it possibly stands for a seismic change-- not just for Ford however also for the industry and its overall adoption of EVs. And also with the base job truck carrying a starting rate of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the called for destination charges is simply under $40,000, and it gets approved for Federal and also state EV tax obligation motivations), Ford sends out a strong message that you do not require deep pockets to go electric.



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The Lightning does not replace the "routine" F-150. It instead broadens the vehicle family members with a smoother, more wind resistant electric variation with amazing illumination and also wheels. It comes only with the four-door SuperCrew taxicab and a 5.5-foot bed. The appearance stands out, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, but stays instantly identifiable as an F-150. Ford management told the truck's developers it really did not desire the 2022 Lightning to look like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a faithful pickup buyer consider the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it takes place sale in May 2022? Due to the fact that it boasts few compromises yet provides various superlative features that could make the conventional vehicle look like an outright Luddite.



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A few 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 measurements as its conventional equivalent, suggesting common devices and tools will work and also fit just the same.

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

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

With expanded battery: 563 horse power, 775 lb-ft of torque, and also a driving variety of concerning 300 miles on a solitary charge.

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

Front as well as back motors provide common all-wheel drive, and skidplates secure the underbody while off-roading.

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



Equally as sudden as a real lightning strike, the F-150 Lightning ends up being the quickest and most powerful F-150 in the lineup. Ford estimates it can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has tested was the previous-generation off-road Raptor model, with a best time of 5.2 secs.



Another key point: The 2022 Ford Lightning ends up being the first F-150 to obtain an independent back suspension-- required for packaging the rear motor-- along with its equivalent benefits to ride and dealing with. The truck does not have air suspension.



Simply put, the Lightning not just goes electric yet additionally addresses typical problems people have of most vehicles: gas economy, ride, and also handling.



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

Riding on a brand-new EV platform, with the most up to date electrical style as well as fourth-generation electronic devices, the F-150 Lightning becomes the most intelligent and also most connected vehicle in Ford's lineup, supplying a brand-new wealth of functions and apps, along with a huge 15.5-inch touchscreen to gain access to most of them.



It also makes it simpler to receive over-the-air software updates throughout its life time to attend to prospective issues and to also upgrade and add new functions, such as better maps, smooth billing and also settlement, or improved BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving assist system.



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Probably the most surprising Lightning function is its beginning price. As discussed, the base job truck starts at $41,669 and is offered for both retail and fleet customers. It is one of 4 trims; the others are the popular XLT (which begins at $54,669), Lariat (beginning price upcoming), and Platinum (regarding $90,000).



For contrast, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pick-up launches this autumn with the fully packed 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 two Lightning XLTs for the cost of a Hummer Version 1. One more rival, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale next month, begins at $67,500. Tesla remains to develop the Cybertruck, which it wishes to sell for $39,900, but previous experience recommends it will sticker for much more, as well as the launch date, potentially by year end, may be fluid taking place late.



Ford is taking appointments for the Lightning now, calling for a $100 deposit to hop on the checklist. Officials won't say how many orders will certainly constitute a sold-out initial version year, but the firm expects solid demand. About 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 U.S. dealerships are licensed to sell and also service EVs, and also the Lightning originally will just 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 help concerning three years, and also it is the very first vehicle on a brand-new committed electric-vehicle system. The skateboard was developed from scratch with a new frame positioning the battery pack in between the rails, prolonging in between the front as well as back electric motors. There are no strategies to include a 3rd motor for efficiency. An exoskeleton, water resistant covering, as well as full-body metal skidplates safeguard the battery.



Ford did not reveal the size of the Lightning's pouch-style lithium-ion battery packs. The high-energy-density cells utilize a nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode chemistry with especially low cobalt loading. They will originate from the brand-new SK Technology battery plant in Georgia. For repairs, technicians will certainly be able to eliminate suitcase-sized areas of the battery.



The skateboard is flat as well as low, which makes loading things into the front trunk (frunk) less complicated. The front suspension was likewise boosted to give the frunk a haul of 400 pounds.



Batteries are heavy, and the truck considers about 6,500 pounds, roughly 1,000 greater than the same associate the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone consider about 1,800 pounds, Ford authorities informed President Joe Biden during a scenic tour of the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, where the vehicle will certainly be assembled. Biden later on took one of the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant whole lot, with a UNITED STATE Secret Service representative in the passenger seat. "This fool's fast," the commander in chief claimed later.



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Billing The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All trucks include a mobile battery charger that can either connect into a basic 240-volt outlet, which offers about 13 miles per charging hr at 32 amps, or into a regular 120-volt electrical outlet to charge at 3 miles per hr. The brand-new 80-amp house battery charger, Ford Charge Station Pro, is the better method to go, charging up 30 miles of array in a hr and also getting the larger extended-range battery from 15 to one hundred percent charge in regarding 8 hrs.



At a DC quick battery charger, the extended-range Lightning can get 54 miles of variety in 10 mins as well as fee from 15 to 80 percent in about 41 minutes. The cost port is on the front chauffeur's side of the automobile, as opposed to the Hummer, which places the port at the rear of the truck on the assumption proprietors will back right into the charger stations.



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



Ford has actually patched together a network of 63,000 fee plugs from assorted partners, and also the number expands. On-screen apps help locate offered battery chargers and also are supposed to show, in real time, if they are functioning and also offered. Clients can make use of the FordPass application to access them. Customers will obtain the first 250 kW cost-free, which must benefit regarding four full charges. The onboard Smart Range function will certainly determine the very best locations to recharge, considering climate, web traffic, haul (determined by onboard sensing units), pulling weights, your driving habits, and also more, to adjust the array appropriately.



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Utilizing The Ford Lightning To Power Practically Every Little Thing.

The vehicle can export up to 9.6 kW of power-- you can draw 2.4 kW from outlets in the frunk and also an additional 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For comparison, you can offload 7.2 kW (optimum) 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 camping site or your home (for a time). The Lightning has 11 electrical outlets for power, with four 120-volt outlets as well as one 240-volt electrical outlet in the bed, as well as 4 even more 120-volt outlets in the frunk. If you add USB ports, there are 21 outlets total, matching some apartment or condos.



If the battery degree falls below a 3rd of its complete variety, drivers will certainly obtain a FordPass alert to choose whether to keep powering devices or preserve the power for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be programmed to quit using Pro Power Onboard when the battery level comes close to the range to the next charge terminal.



With the residence assimilation system, if there is a power interruption, you can also power your residence for 3 days-- 10 days if you allocate-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Back-up Power. If the vehicle is plugged in the house, the automated system will acknowledge the power is out and draw juice from the vehicle, through the wall surface 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 resume billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will certainly enable you to charge your truck overnight when electricity is least expensive as well as send out the power back right into your home throughout high-cost, peak-energy hours to aid maintain general expenses down.



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Looks Matter.

Ford selected the most prominent setup for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- as well as it does not prepare to include others. The additional cargo space in the frunk somewhat negates the requirement for a longer bed.



Illumination is essential to the look. Light bars extend the car's width front as well as back, making it look a little bit a lot more futuristic. Fronts lights and taillamps have their own trademark shape, and outside area lighting encloses the lorry. 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 affixed to the hood; they open as a system to access the frunk. The wheels have a wind resistant diagonal layout and also come in 18-, 20-, as well as 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning additionally sports a brand-new, elongated, aerodynamic 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 last suggestion appears prominent; it can be discovered on Jeeps and on the brand-new Hummers.



Interior, Tailgate, And Also Box.

The taxicab is greatly the like the traditional F-150, with a big exception: Ford upgraded the instrument panel to suit a 15.5-inch upright touchscreen for Lariat as well as Platinum trims, comparable to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some adjustments. It has a massive "volume" ring embedded in the display near the bottom-- rather a marvel-- and also it makes use of Ford's most recent Sync 4A infotainment system. Some of the products as well as colors are also one-of-a-kind to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the normal F-150's 180-degree reclining front seats for a nap and a console that flips over to produce an office when the gearshift is folded up out of the way. The tailgate opens up the same way, as well as the job surface area and also bottle screw are undamaged-- something consumers desired. The cargo box maintains the exact same measurements to alleviate the shift for past truck owners, that can conveniently move their devices and devices to the new vehicle. Greater than 95 percent of devices rollover from the standard F-150 to the Lightning.



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Since's A Frunk.

Ford states the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the biggest as well as most effective frunk in the industry. It has a much deeper subfrunk level under the removable as well as relatively easy to fix nonskid mat. The grille opens as a single item with the adjustable-height hood, as well as LED lights are installed on the bottom of the grille to illuminate the freight area.



The frunk has a reduced tons floor as well as uses 14.1 cubic feet of quantity, enough to hold two golf bags. It is a covered completely dry space but can fit wet as well as unclean items, with a drainpipe in the subfrunk floor. The underfloor container has a cover that doubles as a divider panel to section the freight hold. There are grocery hooks, tie downs, and also a cargo internet at the back.



Ford's Lightning supplies 4 drive settings: Normal, Sport, Off-Road, as well as Tow/Haul. To assist the vehicle driver, cameras offer a 360-degree view. There are additionally box and accessory video cameras, however not an electronic camera below the truck to see the terrain listed below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is another awesome function; it makes use of the vehicle's sensors to estimate payload, allowing you know when you hit the F-150 Lightning's threshold. The input is fed to the journey coordinator, which changes your array as necessary-- one more method to lighten variety stress and anxiety.



Pro Trailer Hitch Help makes its debut on the Lightning; it manages steering, throttle, as well as brake inputs to straighten your sphere hitch under your trailer coupler. You still need to jump out to attach the trailer on your own.



Lightning Name.

Ford brought back the Lightning name, first utilized in 1992 on a performance F-150 that was the globe's fastest manufacturing vehicle at the time. Considering that the name was announced for the EV, it has gotten favorable comments, advertising supervisor Brian Bell said. Enthusiasts are primed for performance, and those who don't keep in mind the original-- Lightning customers are expected to alter a little bit more youthful, more city, and also with greater income than traditional vehicle purchasers-- still think it makes good sense for an electric car.



" I love the Lightning name," primary designer Linda Zhang claimed. "I think we have actually done it justice." We think so, too.

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