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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pick-up Has an Amazingly Small Cost, Mega Specs<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup is a force of nature plugged into a very popular lineup.



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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 hurtling towards fostering of electric cars. That heart is shaped like, well, the American full-size pickup market.



The F-150 has actually been the very popular truck for 44 years running, as well as Ford has actually tampered with it big time to generate the brand-new electric Lightning. (Ford made use of the name formerly on its SVT-branded performance pick-up stopped after the 2004 design year.) The F-150's combustion engine is replaced with batteries and also electrical motors, normally an insignificant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's auto market, but on a high-volume automobile such as the F-150, it possibly stands for a seismic shift-- not just for Ford yet also for the market and its total adoption of EVs. As well as with the base job truck carrying a beginning rate of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the called for destination costs is just under $40,000, and also it receives Federal and also state EV tax motivations), Ford sends a solid message that you don't need deep pockets to go electric.



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The Lightning does not change the "regular" F-150. It rather increases the truck household with a smoother, a lot more aerodynamic electric variation with great illumination as well as wheels. It comes just with the four-door SuperCrew cab and also a 5.5-foot bed. The look is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, but 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 appear like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a dedicated pickup truck buyer consider the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in Might 2022? Because it boasts couple of concessions yet provides various outstanding features that may make the traditional vehicle appear like a straight-out Luddite.



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A few key F-150 Lightning specifications:



The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew taxicab with a 5.5-foot bed. These are the same dimensions as its traditional counterpart, indicating common devices and also devices will work and fit all the same.

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

It can tow as much as 10,000 pounds.

With extended battery: 563 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, and also a driving variety of regarding 300 miles on a solitary charge.

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

Front as well as rear motors offer conventional four-wheel drive, and also skidplates shield the underbody while off-roading.

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



Just as unexpected as a real lightning strike, the F-150 Lightning ends up being the quickest and most effective F-150 in the lineup. Ford estimates it can increase from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has tested was the previous-generation off-road Raptor design, with an ideal time of 5.2 seconds.



Another bottom line: The 2022 Ford Lightning ends up being the first F-150 to get an independent rear suspension-- required for product packaging the rear electric motor-- along with its matching benefits to ride and also taking care of. The truck does not have air suspension.



To put it simply, the Lightning not only goes electric however also addresses usual issues individuals have of many vehicles: gas economic climate, ride, and handling.



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

Riding on a new EV system, with the latest electrical design and fourth-generation electronic devices, the F-150 Lightning becomes the smartest and most linked truck in Ford's lineup, offering a brand-new riches of features and also apps, together with a giant 15.5-inch touchscreen to accessibility many of them.



It also makes it much easier to get over-the-air software updates throughout its lifetime to deal with prospective concerns as well as to likewise upgrade and add brand-new features, such as much better maps, seamless billing and also payment, or enhanced BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving help system.



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Probably the most startling Lightning feature is its starting price. As pointed out, the base job truck starts at $41,669 and also is offered for both retail and also fleet customers. It is among 4 trims; the others are the prominent XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (starting rate upcoming), and Platinum (regarding $90,000).



For comparison, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electrical pick-up launches this autumn with the fully filled Edition 1, which starts at $112,595. The most affordable trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 as well as will not be readily available up until 2024. You can acquire two Lightning XLTs for the rate of a Hummer Edition 1. Another competitor, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale next month, begins at $67,500. Tesla continues to create the Cybertruck, which it wants to cost $39,900, however past experience suggests it will sticker label for far more, and also the launch date, potentially by year end, may be fluid going on late.



Ford is taking appointments for the Lightning now, calling for a $100 down payment to hop on the list. Officials will not state the number of orders will certainly comprise a sold-out first design year, but the business expects solid demand. Regarding 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 U.S. dealers are licensed to offer and also service EVs, and the Lightning at first will only be readily available in North America.



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

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has actually been in the help concerning three years, as well as it is the first automobile on a new devoted electric-vehicle system. The skateboard was made from scratch with a brand-new frame positioning the battery pack between the rails, extending between the front as well as back electric motors. There are no strategies to add a third electric motor for performance. An exoskeleton, waterproof case, as well as full-body metal skidplates protect the battery.



Ford did not disclose the size of the Lightning's pouch-style lithium-ion battery loads. The high-energy-density cells make use of a nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode chemistry with specifically reduced cobalt loading. They will come from the brand-new SK Technology battery plant in Georgia. For fixings, professionals will be able to get rid of suitcase-sized sections of the battery.




The skateboard is flat and low, that makes packing items into the front trunk (frunk) less complicated. The front suspension was also boosted to give the frunk a payload of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are hefty, and also the truck considers regarding 6,500 pounds, roughly 1,000 more than the exact same truck with the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone consider regarding 1,800 pounds, Ford officials informed President Joe Biden throughout a trip of the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, where the truck will certainly be put together. Biden later took one of the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant great deal, with a UNITED STATE Secret Service agent in the passenger seat. "This sucker's fast," the u.s. president claimed afterward.



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Billing The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All trucks include a mobile battery charger that can either link into a common 240-volt outlet, which provides regarding 13 miles per charging hr at 32 amps, or into a regular 120-volt outlet to charge at 3 miles per hr. The brand-new 80-amp residence battery charger, Ford Charge Station Pro, is the far better means to go, charging up 30 miles of variety in a hr and obtaining the bigger extended-range battery from 15 to 100 percent charge in regarding 8 hours.



At a DC fast charger, the extended-range Lightning can obtain 54 miles of array in 10 minutes 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, in contrast to the Hummer, which places the port at the rear of the truck on the presumption proprietors will certainly back right into the charger stations.



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



Ford has actually cobbled together a network of 63,000 charge plugs from diverse companions, and the number grows. On-screen applications help find offered chargers as well as are expected to show, in real time, if they are working and available. Clients can utilize the FordPass application to access them. Purchasers will certainly get the first 250 kW free, which ought to benefit concerning four complete costs. The onboard Smart Variety attribute will certainly find out the best areas to charge, considering weather condition, website traffic, payload (identified by onboard sensors), lugging weights, your driving behaviors, and also more, to adjust the array as necessary.



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Utilizing The Ford Lightning To Power Just About Everything.

The truck can export approximately 9.6 kW of power-- you can attract 2.4 kW from outlets in the frunk as well as one more 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 tools at a worksite or toys at a camping site or your home (for a while). The Lightning has 11 outlets for power, with 4 120-volt electrical outlets as well as one 240-volt outlet in the bed, and 4 even more 120-volt outlets in the frunk. If you include USB ports, there are 21 electrical outlets overall, rivaling some houses.



If the battery degree drops below a 3rd of its full range, chauffeurs will certainly obtain a FordPass notification to choose whether to keep powering devices or preserve the power for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be set to stop using Pro Power Onboard when the battery degree approaches the range to the next charge terminal.



With the home integration system, if there is a power blackout, you can also power your home for 3 days-- 10 days if you ration-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Backup Power. If the truck is connected in the house, the automated system will acknowledge the power is out as well as draw juice from the vehicle, through the wall surface box, and right into the inverter, which is linked to the home's central electric system. When power is restored, the car will certainly return to billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will allow you to charge your truck overnight when electrical power is least pricey and send the power back into the house throughout high-cost, peak-energy hrs to help keep overall prices down.



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Looks Issue.

Ford opted for one of the most popular configuration for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and also it does not intend to include others. The additional cargo area in the frunk rather negates the need for a much longer bed.



Lights is essential to the appearance. Light bars cover the lorry's width front and also back, making it look a bit much more futuristic. Headlights and also taillamps have their very own trademark shape, and exterior area illumination surrounds the car. There are additionally lights in the frunk and in the bed.



The blacked-out chrome grille (which matches the chrome on the beltline) is affixed to the hood; they open up as a device to access the frunk. The wheels have a wind resistant diagonal layout and also can be found in 18-, 20-, as well as 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning additionally sporting activities a brand-new, lengthened, aerodynamic running board.



The word "Lightning" is in script on the sides of the bed, and also the tailgate displays a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The last concept seems prominent; it can be discovered on Jeeps as well as on the brand-new Hummers.



Inside, Tailgate, And Box.

The taxicab is greatly the same as the standard F-150, with a huge exemption: Ford upgraded the cockpit console to accommodate a 15.5-inch upright touchscreen for Lariat and Platinum trims, comparable to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some adjustments. It has a substantial "quantity" ring installed in the display at the bottom-- fairly a wonder-- and also it utilizes Ford's most current Sync 4A infomercial system. A few of the materials and shades are likewise one-of-a-kind to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the routine F-150's 180-degree reclining front seats for a nap and also a console that flips over to develop a work space when the gearshift is folded up off the beaten track. The tailgate opens the same way, and also the job surface and also bottle openers are undamaged-- something consumers wanted. The cargo box preserves the same measurements to alleviate the change for previous truck proprietors, that can conveniently move their accessories and also devices to the brand-new truck. More than 95 percent of accessories rollover from the typical F-150 to the Lightning.



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Now That's A Frunk.

Ford says the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the most significant as well as most effective frunk in the industry. It has a deeper subfrunk level under the removable as well as reversible nonskid floor covering. The grille opens as a solitary 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 flooring as well as offers 14.1 cubic feet of volume, sufficient to hold two golf bags. It is a covered completely dry room yet can fit wet as well as dirty items, with a drainpipe in the subfrunk flooring. The underfloor container has a lid that functions as a divider to sector the freight hold. There are grocery hooks, tie downs, and a cargo web at the back.



Ford's Lightning provides 4 drive modes: Normal, Sport, Off-Road, as well as Tow/Haul. To assist the motorist, electronic cameras provide a 360-degree view. There are additionally box as well as device cams, but not a cam underneath the truck to see the terrain below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is an additional cool function; it utilizes the vehicle's sensors to approximate payload, allowing you understand when you struck the F-150 Lightning's limit. The input is fed to the journey planner, which readjusts your range as necessary-- another way to assuage array stress and anxiety.



Pro Trailer Drawback Assist makes its debut on the Lightning; it manages guiding, throttle, as well as brake inputs to straighten your round drawback under your trailer coupler. You still need to jump out to attach the trailer on your own.



Lightning Call.

Ford revived the Lightning name, initially used in 1992 on an efficiency F-150 that was the globe's fastest manufacturing vehicle at the time. Considering that the name was announced for the EV, it has actually received positive responses, advertising and marketing manager Brian Bell stated. Fanatics are keyed for efficiency, and also those who don't remember the original-- Lightning customers are anticipated to alter a little bit more youthful, a lot more metropolitan, as well as with higher revenue than conventional truck purchasers-- still assume it makes sense for an electric automobile.



" I like the Lightning name," primary designer Linda Zhang stated. "I think we have actually done it justice." We believe so, also.


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