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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 pressure of nature connected into a best-selling 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 towards adoption of electric cars. That heart is formed like, well, the American full-size pickup truck market.



The F-150 has actually been the very successful vehicle for 44 years running, as well as Ford has actually damaged it big time to produce the new electric Lightning. (Ford made use of the name formerly on its SVT-branded performance pick-up stopped after the 2004 model year.) The F-150's burning engine is replaced with batteries and also electrical motors, normally an insignificant, regulation-satisfying pivot in today's automobile market, however on a high-volume vehicle such as the F-150, it possibly represents a seismic shift-- not just for Ford however likewise for the market and its overall fostering of EVs. As well as with the base work truck carrying a starting price of $41,669 (the MSRP minus the needed destination charges is just under $40,000, and also it gets approved for Federal and state EV tax rewards), Ford sends a strong message that you don't need deep pockets to go electric.



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The Lightning does not change the "normal" F-150. It instead increases the truck family members with a smoother, more aerodynamic electric variation with trendy lighting and wheels. It comes just with the four-door SuperCrew taxi and also a 5.5-foot bed. The look is distinct, with traces of Mustang Mach-E, however remains instantly well-known as an F-150. Ford management informed the truck's designers it really did not desire the 2022 Lightning to appear like a scientific research experiment.



Why should a dedicated pickup customer take into consideration the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it goes on sale in Might 2022? Since it flaunts couple of compromises yet provides various outstanding attributes that may make the conventional truck look like a straight-out Luddite.



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A couple of essential F-150 Lightning specifications:



The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a five-passenger SuperCrew taxi with a 5.5-foot bed. These coincide dimensions as its conventional counterpart, indicating typical accessories and also devices will certainly function and also fit just the same.

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

It can tow as much as 10,000 pounds.

With extended battery: 563 horse power, 775 lb-ft of torque, and a driving series of concerning 300 miles on a solitary cost.

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

Front as well as rear electric motors supply typical all-wheel drive, and also skidplates protect 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 most powerful F-150 in the lineup. Ford estimates it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 secs. The quickest Ford F-150 MotorTrend has actually examined was the previous-generation off-road Raptor design, with an ideal time of 5.2 secs.



An additional bottom line: The 2022 Ford Lightning ends up being the very first F-150 to obtain an independent back suspension-- needed for packaging the rear motor-- together with its matching benefits to ride and also dealing with. The vehicle does not have air suspension.



In other words, the Lightning not just goes electrical but likewise addresses typical complaints people have of many trucks: fuel economy, trip, and also handling.



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Just how Else Does The Lightning Differ From The Basic F-150?

Riding on a new EV system, with the current electrical design as well as fourth-generation electronics, the F-150 Lightning becomes the smartest and also most connected truck in Ford's lineup, using a new riches of functions as well as apps, together with a giant 15.5-inch touchscreen to access a number of them.



It also makes it easier to obtain over-the-air software updates throughout its life time to resolve potential problems and also to also upgrade as well as include new attributes, such as better maps, smooth charging and repayment, or improved BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway-driving assist system.



Please Repeat That Beginning MSRP Again ...

Probably the most surprising Lightning function is its beginning price. As discussed, the base job truck begins at $41,669 and also is readily available for both retail and fleet consumers. It is among 4 trims; the others are the preferred XLT (which starts at $54,669), Lariat (beginning rate upcoming), and Platinum (concerning $90,000).



For contrast, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup launches this fall with the totally 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 till 2024. You can buy 2 Lightning XLTs for the rate of a Hummer Version 1. Another rival, the 2021 Rivian R1T that takes place sale next month, begins at $67,500. Tesla continues to establish the Cybertruck, which it wishes to sell for $39,900, yet previous experience recommends it will sticker label for far 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 list. Authorities won't claim the amount of orders will certainly make up a sold-out very first design year, but the business expects solid need. Regarding 2,300 of Ford's 3,000 UNITED STATE dealers are certified to market and also service EVs, and the Lightning originally will only be available in The United States and Canada.



Meet Ford's New Skateboard (And Also Battery).

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has actually remained in the help regarding 3 years, and also it is the initial car on a new dedicated electric-vehicle system. The skateboard was created from scratch with a new structure placing the battery pack in between the rails, prolonging between the front and also back motors. There are no strategies to add a third electric motor for performance. An exoskeleton, waterproof covering, 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 use a nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode chemistry with especially reduced cobalt loading. They will come from the brand-new SK Technology battery plant in Georgia. 2017 ford f150 lariat grill For repair work, specialists will have the ability to remove suitcase-sized areas of the battery.



The skateboard is flat as well as low, that makes loading products into the front trunk (frunk) easier. The front suspension was also reinforced to offer the frunk a haul of 400 extra pounds.



Batteries are heavy, and also the vehicle weighs about 6,500 extra pounds, about 1,000 greater than the very same associate the 3.5-liter engine. The batteries alone weigh 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 constructed. Biden later took among the Lightnings for a spin in a vacant whole lot, with an U.S. Secret Service representative in the passenger seat. "This fool's quick," the u.s. president said later.



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Billing The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

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



At a DC quickly battery charger, the extended-range Lightning can gain 54 miles of range in 10 mins and charge from 15 to 80 percent in concerning 41 minutes. The fee port gets on the front vehicle driver's side of the automobile, instead of the Hummer, which places the port at the back of the vehicle on the presumption owners will back right into the charger terminals.



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



Ford has cobbled with each other a network of 63,000 cost connects from various companions, and also the number expands. On-screen apps assist find offered battery chargers and are intended to reveal, in real time, if they are functioning as well as offered. Consumers can use the FordPass app to access them. Buyers will certainly get the first 250 kW totally free, which should be good for concerning four complete costs. The onboard Intelligent Variety function will certainly find out the best areas to reenergize, factoring in weather condition, website traffic, payload (figured out by onboard sensors), towing weights, your driving habits, and also extra, to adjust the array appropriately.



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Using The Ford Lightning To Power Nearly Everything.

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 another 7.2 kW from those in the bed. For contrast, you can offload 7.2 kW (maximum) 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 camping site or your house (temporarily). The Lightning has 11 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 electrical outlets in the frunk. If you include USB ports, there are 21 outlets complete, matching some homes.



If the battery degree falls below a third of its full range, vehicle drivers will certainly obtain a FordPass notification to make a decision whether to maintain powering tools or protect the power for traveling. The all-electric F-150 can be set to quit using Pro Power Onboard when the battery level comes close to the range to the following charge terminal.



With the home integration system, if there is a power failure, you can also power your home for three days-- 10 days if you ration-- with 9.6 kW of Ford Intelligent Back-up Power. If the vehicle is connected in the house, the automated system will certainly acknowledge the power is out and pull juice from the vehicle, through the wall box, and also into the inverter, which is connected to the residence's main electrical system. When power is recovered, the automobile will certainly resume billing.



In the future, Ford Intelligent Power will permit you to bill your truck overnight when electrical energy is least expensive as well as send out the power back right into the house throughout high-cost, peak-energy hours to assist keep general costs down.



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Looks Issue.

Ford chose the most popular setup for the Lightning-- SuperCrew-- and it does not intend to include others. The added cargo space in the frunk rather negates the demand for a much longer bed.



Lighting is crucial to the look. Light bars cover the car's width front and also back, making it look a little bit extra futuristic. Fronts lights and also taillamps have their very own trademark form, as well as outside zone lights surrounds the lorry. There are additionally lights in the frunk and also 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 a wind resistant beveled layout and come in 18-, 20-, and also 22-inch sizes. The F-150 Lightning additionally sporting activities a new, extended, wind resistant running board.



The word "Lightning" remains in manuscript on the sides of the bed, and the tailgate presents a Lightning badge with an American flag badge. The latter suggestion appears popular; it can be found on Jeeps and on the brand-new Hummers.



Interior, Tailgate, As Well As Box.

The taxicab is mainly the like the traditional F-150, with a large exemption: Ford redesigned the control panel to accommodate a 15.5-inch vertical touchscreen for Lariat and Platinum trims, comparable to the one in the Mustang Mach-E EV, with some alterations. It has a massive "quantity" ring embedded in the display near the bottom-- quite a wonder-- and it makes use of Ford's newest Sync 4A infomercial system. A few of the materials and also shades are also special to the Lightning.



The Lightning has the routine F-150's 180-degree reclining pole positions for a nap and also a console that turns over to create a workspace when the gearshift is folded off the beaten track. The tailgate opens the same way, and also the work surface and bottle openers are undamaged-- something customers wanted. The freight box preserves the very same measurements to ease the change for past vehicle proprietors, who can quickly transfer their devices and tools to the new vehicle. Greater than 95 percent of devices carry over from the typical F-150 to the Lightning.



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Now That's A Frunk.

Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning has the largest and most powerful frunk in the market. It has a much deeper subfrunk degree under the detachable and also relatively easy to fix nonskid floor covering. The grille opens up as a single piece with the adjustable-height hood, and LED lights are installed on the bottom of the grille to brighten the freight area.



The frunk has a low lots floor and supplies 14.1 cubic feet of quantity, enough to hold 2 golf bags. It is a sealed dry room however can fit wet and dirty products, with a drainpipe in the subfrunk floor. The underfloor bin has a lid that doubles as a divider to segment the cargo hold. There are grocery hooks, tie downs, and a cargo internet at the back.



Ford's Lightning supplies 4 drive modes: Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Tow/Haul. To help the driver, video cameras supply a 360-degree sight. There are likewise box and device electronic cameras, yet not a camera underneath the vehicle to see the terrain listed below you when wheels impend as you're off-roading.



Onboard Scales is another great feature; it makes use of the vehicle's sensing units to approximate payload, letting you recognize when you hit the F-150 Lightning's threshold. The input is fed to the journey planner, which readjusts your array appropriately-- one more method to assuage variety stress and anxiety.



Pro Trailer Drawback Assist makes its launching on the Lightning; it controls guiding, throttle, and also brake inputs to straighten your sphere hitch under your trailer coupler. You still need to hop out to attach the trailer yourself.



Lightning Call.

Ford brought back the Lightning name, initially utilized in 1992 on a performance F-150 that was the globe's fastest production vehicle at the time. Because the name was introduced for the EV, it has actually obtained favorable comments, marketing supervisor Brian Bell stated. Fanatics are topped for performance, as well as those that don't keep in mind the original-- Lightning buyers are anticipated to skew a bit more youthful, a lot more city, and also with higher income than traditional truck customers-- still believe it makes sense for an electric vehicle.



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