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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pick-up Has an Amazingly Affordable Price, Huge Specs<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup truck is a pressure of nature linked into a very successful lineup.



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



The F-150 has been the very successful vehicle for 44 years running, as well as Ford has damaged it big time to generate the brand-new electrical Lightning. (Ford made use of the name formerly on its SVT-branded performance pick-up stopped after the 2004 version year.) The F-150's combustion engine is replaced with batteries and electric motors, normally an irrelevant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's vehicle market, yet on a high-volume lorry such as the F-150, it possibly stands for a seismic shift-- not just for Ford however also for the industry and its overall fostering of EVs. And with the base work truck bring a starting price of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the required location costs is just under $40,000, and also it qualifies for Federal and state EV tax obligation motivations), Ford sends a solid message that you do not need deep pockets to go electrical.



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The Lightning does not replace the "normal" F-150. It rather increases the vehicle family members with a smoother, extra wind resistant electrical variation with awesome illumination and wheels. It comes only with the four-door SuperCrew taxicab as well as a 5.5-foot bed. The look is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, however remains immediately identifiable as an F-150. Ford management informed the vehicle's developers it didn't desire the 2022 Lightning to look like a science experiment.



Why should a dedicated pickup customer consider the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it takes place sale in Might 2022? Due to the fact that it boasts couple of concessions but supplies different superlative functions that might make the traditional truck resemble a straight-out Luddite.



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A couple of key F-150 Lightning specs:



The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew taxicab with a 5.5-foot bed. These coincide measurements as its conventional counterpart, meaning common devices as well as tools will function and fit just the same.

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

It can tow up to 10,000 pounds.

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

With basic battery: 426 hp, 775 lb-ft, and also a series of about 230 miles.

Front and back electric motors give conventional four-wheel drive, and also skidplates protect the underbody while off-roading.

It keeps 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 effective F-150 in the lineup. Ford approximates it can increase from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has actually checked was the previous-generation off-road Raptor model, with a finest time of 5.2 seconds.



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



To put it simply, the Lightning not only goes electric but additionally addresses common problems people have of the majority of trucks: gas economy, ride, as well as handling.



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

Riding on a new EV system, with the current electric architecture and fourth-generation electronics, the F-150 Lightning becomes the smartest and most linked truck in Ford's lineup, providing a new wide range of attributes and apps, in addition to a giant 15.5-inch touchscreen to gain access to a lot of them.



It also makes it easier to obtain over-the-air software program updates throughout its life time to attend to potential concerns and to also update and also include new attributes, such as better maps, seamless billing as well as settlement, or improved BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving aid system.



Please Repeat That Starting MSRP Again ...

Probably one of the most stunning Lightning feature is its starting price. As pointed out, the base job truck starts at $41,669 as well as is available for both retail and also fleet clients. It is one of 4 trims; the others are the prominent XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (beginning price honest), and Platinum (regarding $90,000).



For comparison, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup launches this loss with the totally packed Version 1, which starts at $112,595. The most affordable trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 and will not be readily available until 2024. You can buy two Lightning XLTs for the cost of a Hummer Version 1. An additional rival, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale next month, starts at $67,500. Tesla remains to create the Cybertruck, which it intends to cost $39,900, but previous experience recommends it will certainly sticker label for a lot more, and the launch day, possibly by year end, might be fluid taking place late.



Ford is taking appointments for the Lightning currently, calling for a $100 deposit to get on the list. Authorities won't state the number of orders will certainly make up a sold-out first model year, but the firm expects strong need. About 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 U.S. dealers are accredited to sell and also service EVs, and the Lightning initially will only be offered in North America.



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

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has remained in the works for concerning three years, as well as it is the first automobile on a brand-new dedicated electric-vehicle platform. The skateboard was developed from the ground up with a new frame placing the battery pack between the rails, prolonging in between the front and rear motors. There are no plans to add a third motor for efficiency. An exoskeleton, waterproof case, and full-body steel skidplates safeguard the battery.



Ford did not disclose the size of the Lightning's pouch-style lithium-ion battery packs. The high-energy-density cells use a nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode chemistry with especially reduced cobalt loading. They will originate from the new SK Advancement battery plant in Georgia. For repair services, technicians will certainly have the ability to eliminate suitcase-sized areas of the battery.



The skateboard is level and reduced, which makes packing products right into the front trunk (frunk) much easier. The front suspension was additionally boosted to offer the frunk a payload of 400 pounds.



Batteries are heavy, and the vehicle considers about 6,500 pounds, about 1,000 greater than the exact same truck with the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone evaluate concerning 1,800 extra pounds, Ford officials informed President Joe Biden throughout an excursion of the Rouge Facility in Dearborn, Michigan, where the truck will certainly be set up. Biden later on took one of the Lightnings for a spin in an empty whole lot, with a UNITED STATE Secret Service representative in the guest seat. "This fool's quick," the u.s. president claimed later.



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Charging The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All trucks include a mobile battery charger that can either connect into a basic 240-volt outlet, which gives about 13 miles per billing hr at 32 amps, or into a normal 120-volt electrical outlet to charge at 3 miles per hour. The brand-new 80-amp home charger, Ford Charge Station Pro, is the much better way to go, charging up 30 miles of range in a hr and also getting the bigger extended-range battery from 15 to 100 percent charge in about 8 hrs.



At a DC fast charger, the extended-range Lightning can acquire 54 miles of array in 10 mins and also cost from 15 to 80 percent in regarding 41 mins. The cost port is on the front vehicle driver's side of the vehicle, rather than the Hummer, which places the port at the back of the vehicle on the presumption proprietors will back into the charger terminals.



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



Ford has actually cobbled together a network of 63,000 cost connects from assorted partners, and the number expands. On-screen apps aid locate readily available chargers as well as are expected to show, in real time, if they are functioning and also offered. Clients can utilize the FordPass application to access them. Purchasers will obtain the first 250 kW cost-free, which should be good for regarding four full charges. The onboard Intelligent Variety function will identify the best places to reenergize, considering weather, web traffic, payload (identified by onboard sensors), pulling weights, your driving habits, as well as more, to adjust the range as necessary.



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Utilizing The Ford Lightning To Power Just About Whatever.

The truck can export up to 9.6 kW of power-- you can draw 2.4 kW from outlets in the frunk and also one more 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For comparison, 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 (for a while). The Lightning has 11 electrical outlets for power, with 4 120-volt electrical outlets and also one 240-volt electrical outlet in the bed, and also four more 120-volt electrical outlets in the frunk. If you add USB ports, there are 21 electrical outlets complete, rivaling some apartment or condos.



If the battery level falls below a third of its complete range, motorists will certainly get a FordPass notification to make a decision whether to keep powering tools or preserve the power for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be programmed to quit utilizing Pro Power Onboard when the battery level comes close to the distance to the following cost station.



With the residence assimilation system, if there is a power blackout, you can likewise power your residence for three days-- 10 days if you allocate-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Back-up Power. If the truck is connected in your home, the automatic system will acknowledge the power is out as well as draw juice from the truck, through the wall box, and into the inverter, which is connected to the residence's central electric system. When power is restored, the car will certainly resume charging.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will certainly allow you to bill your truck overnight when electrical power is least costly and also send the power back right into your home throughout high-cost, peak-energy hrs to aid keep general prices down.



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Looks Issue.

Ford went with the most popular configuration for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and it does not intend to include others. The extra cargo room in the frunk rather negates the need for a much longer bed.



Lights is key to the look. Light bars span the vehicle's size front and back, making it look a little bit extra futuristic. Headlights and also taillamps have their very own signature form, as well as exterior zone lights 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 attached to the hood; they open up as a system to access the frunk. The wheels have a wind resistant beveled style and also can be found in 18-, 20-, and also 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning additionally sporting activities a brand-new, extended, aerodynamic running board.



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



Interior, Tailgate, As Well As Box.

The taxi is greatly the like the traditional F-150, with a huge exception: Ford redesigned 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 substantial "quantity" ring installed in the screen near the bottom-- rather a marvel-- and also it makes use of Ford's newest Sync 4A infotainment system. A few of the materials as well as shades are also unique to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the normal F-150's 180-degree reclining pole positions for a snooze as well as a console that flips over to develop a workspace when the gearshift is folded off the beaten track. The tailgate opens the same way, and also the job surface as well as bottle openers are intact-- something customers wanted. The cargo box keeps the exact same dimensions to alleviate the transition for past truck owners, that can conveniently transfer their accessories as well as devices to the brand-new vehicle. More than 95 percent of devices carry over from the standard F-150 to the Lightning.



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Since's A Frunk.

Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the biggest and most effective frunk in the market. It has a much deeper subfrunk degree under the detachable as well as relatively easy to fix nonskid mat. The grille opens up as a solitary piece with the adjustable-height hood, and also LED lights are installed on the underside of the grille to illuminate the cargo area.



The frunk has a reduced load floor as well as uses 14.1 cubic feet of volume, sufficient to hold two golf bags. It is a closed dry area but can suit damp as well as unclean products, with a drainpipe in the subfrunk flooring. The underfloor container has a lid that functions as a divider to section the freight hold. There are grocery store hooks, tie downs, and a freight internet at the back.



Ford's Lightning offers four drive modes: Regular, Sporting Activity, Off-Road, as well as Tow/Haul. To assist the motorist, video cameras give a 360-degree view. There are also box and device electronic cameras, however not a cam underneath the truck to see the surface below you when wheels are in the air as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is one more awesome function; it makes use of the truck's sensing units to estimate haul, allowing you understand when you hit the F-150 Lightning's threshold. The input is fed to the journey coordinator, which adjusts your range appropriately-- another means to assuage array stress and anxiety.



Pro Trailer Drawback Assist makes its launching on the Lightning; it manages steering, throttle, as well as brake inputs to straighten your sphere drawback under your trailer coupler. You still need to hop bent on attach the trailer on your own.



Lightning Name.

Ford restored the Lightning name, initially utilized in 1992 on a performance F-150 that was the globe's fastest production vehicle at the time. Given that the name was introduced for the EV, it has actually received positive comments, marketing supervisor Brian Bell stated. Lovers are primed for efficiency, as well as those who don't bear in mind the original-- Lightning buyers are expected to alter a little bit more youthful, more city, and also with greater income than standard truck buyers-- still believe it makes sense for an electrical vehicle.



" I love the Lightning name," primary engineer Linda Zhang claimed. "I assume we've done it justice." We believe so, too.


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