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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Look: The Electric Pickup Has a Shockingly Small Cost, Huge Specs<br>
Ford's all-electric full-size pickup truck 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 pick-up is a thunderbolt that strikes at the heart of a sector hurtling toward adoption of electric autos. 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, and also Ford has actually tampered with it big time to generate the new electric Lightning. (Ford made use of the name previously on its SVT-branded performance pick-up ceased after the 2004 model year.) The F-150's burning engine is changed with batteries and also electrical motors, usually an irrelevant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's automobile market, yet on a high-volume automobile such as the F-150, it possibly represents a seismic shift-- not just for Ford yet likewise for the market as well as its overall adoption of EVs. And also with the base job vehicle bring a beginning price of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the called for destination charges is just under $40,000, and also it qualifies for Federal as well as state EV tax motivations), Ford sends out a solid message that you don't require deep pockets to go electric.



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The Lightning does not change the "routine" F-150. It instead increases the truck family with a smoother, much more aerodynamic electrical version with cool lighting as well as wheels. It comes only with the four-door SuperCrew cab and also a 5.5-foot bed. The appearance is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, yet stays quickly well-known as an F-150. Ford management informed the truck's developers it didn't want the 2022 Lightning to look like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a faithful pickup purchaser think about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in May 2022? Because it boasts couple of concessions yet supplies various superlative features that may make the conventional truck look like a straight-out Luddite.



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A few essential F-150 Lightning specifications:



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 standard counterpart, indicating typical devices as well as tools will certainly function as well as fit all the same.

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

It can tow approximately 10,000 extra pounds.

With extended battery: 563 horsepower, 775 lb-ft of torque, as well as a driving series of about 300 miles on a single cost.

With common battery: 426 hp, 775 lb-ft, and a range of concerning 230 miles.

Front and back electric motors supply common all-wheel drive, and also skidplates secure the underbody while off-roading.

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



Equally as abrupt as an actual lightning strike, the F-150 Lightning ends up being the quickest and also most effective F-150 in the schedule. Ford estimates it can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has checked was the previous-generation off-road Raptor design, with a best time of 5.2 secs.



One more bottom line: The 2022 Ford Lightning ends up being the very first F-150 to get an independent back suspension-- necessary for packaging the back electric motor-- in addition to its equivalent advantages to ride and also managing. The truck does not have air suspension.



Simply put, the Lightning not just goes electrical yet also addresses common complaints people have of many vehicles: fuel economic situation, trip, as well as handling.



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

Riding on a new EV system, with the current electric architecture as well as fourth-generation electronic devices, the F-150 Lightning ends up being the smartest and also most linked vehicle in Ford's lineup, offering a new wide range of attributes as well as applications, along with a giant 15.5-inch touchscreen to access most of them.



It also makes it simpler to obtain over-the-air software application updates throughout its lifetime to attend to possible problems and to also update and include brand-new attributes, such as better maps, seamless billing as well as payment, or improved BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving help system.



Please Repeat That Starting MSRP Again ...

Perhaps the most surprising Lightning function is its beginning price. As mentioned, the base job truck starts at $41,669 and also is readily available for both retail as well as fleet consumers. It is among four trims; the others are the popular XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (beginning cost honest), as well as Platinum (concerning $90,000).



For comparison, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup launches this fall with the completely packed Edition 1, which begins at $112,595. The most affordable trim, the EV2, runs $79,995 as well as will not be available up until 2024. 2017 ford f150 grill replacement You can get 2 Lightning XLTs for the rate of a Hummer Edition 1. An additional competitor, the 2021 Rivian R1T that goes on sale next month, starts at $67,500. Tesla remains to establish the Cybertruck, which it intends to sell for $39,900, but previous experience recommends it will certainly sticker for much more, as well as the launch date, possibly by year end, might be fluid going on late.



Ford is taking reservations for the Lightning now, requiring a $100 deposit to jump on the listing. Authorities won't say the amount of orders will certainly comprise a sold-out very first version year, yet the company expects strong need. Regarding 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 UNITED STATE dealerships are certified to market and also service EVs, and also the Lightning at first will only be readily available in The United States and Canada.



Meet Ford's New Skateboard (And Battery).

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has been in the benefit concerning 3 years, and also it is the very first car on a new devoted electric-vehicle system. The skateboard was designed from the ground up with a new framework placing the battery pack in between the rails, expanding in between the front as well as rear motors. There are no strategies to include a 3rd motor for performance. An exoskeleton, water-proof housing, and also 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 come from the new SK Innovation battery plant in Georgia. For repair services, professionals will certainly be able to remove suitcase-sized sections of the battery.



The skateboard is flat and also reduced, that makes filling products right into the front trunk (frunk) simpler. The front suspension was also boosted to provide the frunk a haul of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are heavy, and the truck considers concerning 6,500 extra pounds, roughly 1,000 greater than the exact same truck with the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone consider regarding 1,800 pounds, Ford authorities told President Joe Biden during an excursion of the Rouge Complicated in Dearborn, Michigan, where the vehicle will be constructed. Biden later on took one of the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant great deal, with a UNITED STATE Secret Service agent in the traveler seat. "This fool's fast," the u.s. president claimed later.



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Billing The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

All vehicles include a mobile charger that can either connect into a basic 240-volt outlet, which provides regarding 13 miles per billing hour at 32 amps, or into a routine 120-volt electrical outlet to bill at 3 miles per hr. The brand-new 80-amp house charger, Ford Charge Station Pro, is the much better means to go, charging up 30 miles of range in an hour as well as obtaining the larger extended-range battery from 15 to one hundred percent charge in concerning eight hrs.



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



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



Ford has cobbled with each other a network of 63,000 cost plugs from assorted companions, and the number grows. On-screen apps assist locate readily available chargers as well as are intended to show, in real time, if they are functioning and offered. Consumers can make use of the FordPass app to access them. Buyers will receive the very first 250 kW complimentary, which ought to be good for about 4 full fees. The onboard Intelligent Range function will identify the most effective locations to reenergize, factoring in weather, web traffic, haul (determined by onboard sensing units), lugging weights, your driving behaviors, and also extra, to adjust the variety as necessary.



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Using The Ford Lightning To Power Just About Whatever.

The truck can export as much as 9.6 kW of power-- you can attract 2.4 kW from electrical outlets in the frunk as well as an additional 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 tools at a worksite or toys at a camping area or your residence (for a while). 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 more 120-volt electrical outlets in the frunk. If you add USB ports, there are 21 electrical outlets total, rivaling some apartments.



If the battery degree drops below a third of its full array, vehicle drivers will get a FordPass alert to determine whether to maintain powering devices or maintain the energy for travel. The all-electric F-150 can be set to quit utilizing Pro Power Onboard when the battery degree approaches the distance to the next charge station.



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



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will certainly permit you to charge your truck overnight when electrical power is least expensive as well as send the power back into your house throughout high-cost, peak-energy hours to aid maintain overall prices down.



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Looks Matter.

Ford went with one of the most popular setup for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and also it does not plan to add others. The extra freight area in the frunk somewhat negates the need for a longer bed.



Lights is vital to the appearance. Light bars span the lorry's size front and back, making it look a bit a lot more advanced. Headlights as well as taillamps have their own signature form, and also outside zone illumination surrounds 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 as an unit to access the frunk. The wheels have an aerodynamic diagonal style and also can be found in 18-, 20-, and 22-inch dimensions. The F-150 Lightning likewise sporting activities a brand-new, elongated, wind resistant running board.



The word "Lightning" remains in script on the sides of the bed, as well as the tailgate shows a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The last idea seems prominent; it can be found on Jeeps as well as on the new Hummers.



Interior, Tailgate, As Well As Box.

The taxicab is mostly the same as the conventional F-150, with a huge exemption: Ford upgraded the control panel to fit 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 alterations. It has a huge "quantity" ring embedded in the screen at the bottom-- rather a wonder-- and also it makes use of Ford's most current Sync 4A infotainment system. Several of the products as well as shades are likewise unique to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the regular F-150's 180-degree reclining front seats for a snooze and also a console that turns over to produce an office when the gearshift is folded up off the beaten track. The tailgate opens similarly, as well as the job surface and also bottle openers are intact-- something consumers desired. The freight box preserves the same measurements to relieve the change for previous vehicle proprietors, who can conveniently move their devices as well as devices to the brand-new vehicle. More than 95 percent of accessories rollover from the standard F-150 to the Lightning.



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Since's A Frunk.

Ford says the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the most significant as well as most powerful frunk in the sector. It has a deeper subfrunk degree under the detachable and also reversible nonskid floor covering. The grille opens up as a solitary piece with the adjustable-height hood, as well as LED lights are embedded on the underside of the grille to light up the cargo area.



The frunk has a reduced tons flooring and supplies 14.1 cubic feet of quantity, enough to hold two golf bags. It is a sealed completely dry space but can fit wet and unclean things, with a drain in the subfrunk flooring. The underfloor bin has a cover that functions as a divider to section the freight hold. There are grocery hooks, connection downs, as well as a cargo web at the back.



Ford's Lightning supplies 4 drive settings: Regular, Sporting Activity, Off-Road, and also Tow/Haul. To aid the chauffeur, video cameras provide a 360-degree view. There are also box as well as accessory cameras, however not a camera underneath the vehicle to see the terrain below you when wheels are in the air as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is an additional trendy function; it utilizes the truck's sensors to approximate haul, allowing you know when you struck the F-150 Lightning's threshold. The input is fed to the journey organizer, which changes your array as necessary-- another method to assuage array anxiousness.



Pro Trailer Hitch Assist makes its launching on the Lightning; it controls guiding, throttle, and brake inputs to align your round drawback under your trailer coupler. You still have to jump out to affix the trailer on your own.



Lightning Name.

Ford revived the Lightning name, initially used in 1992 on an efficiency F-150 that was the globe's fastest manufacturing truck at the time. Since the name was announced for the EV, it has obtained favorable feedback, marketing manager Brian Bell said. Lovers are keyed for efficiency, as well as those that don't remember the original-- Lightning buyers are anticipated to alter a little bit more youthful, more city, as well as with higher earnings than standard vehicle buyers-- still think it makes good sense for an electric automobile.



" I enjoy the Lightning name," primary engineer Linda Zhang stated. "I believe we've done it justice." We think so, as well.
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