#2022 ford lightning full

The Platinum trim level comes standard with an enhanced under-seat storage set-up–the panel shown here flips up to create lockable, partitioned storage bins. Like all full-size crew-cab pickups, the F-150 Lightning’s back seat offers plenty of headroom and legro0m, even for extra-tall passengers. Note, however, that the “juicier” battery trades range and power for some payload capacity-a Lightning can carry 2000 pounds with the base battery, or 1800 with the extended-range unit. In this driver’s 113.5-mile turn in the tested truck (with 81 percent city-type operation), he started with an indicated range of 287 miles, on a charge of 97 percent, and had an indicated 176 miles of range (and 62 percent of charge) “in the tank” when he relinquished the keys, which suggests a pretty accurate range projection.

The EPA-estimated driving range with the 131-kWh extended-range battery is 320 miles-90 more than the base battery pack is expected to deliver-but the extra features of the loaded Platinum model reduce its EPA driving-range estimate to 300 miles. It’s strong, immediate-and quiet, maybe the most radical departure from the usual F-150 driving experience. The 580-horse powerplant makes the Lightning the most powerful F-150 ever, says Ford (a 0-60-mph time of 4.4 seconds is claimed). Warm weather during our test necessitated extensive use of the air conditioning, so our indicated ranges were a bit off the EPA estimate. The fully digital gauge cluster doubles as a state-of-charge indicator when the vehicle is parked. This 14.1-cubic-foot “frunk” is roomy enough for two golf bags. Since the electric motor and batteries don’t require as much underhood space as an internal-combustion engine, the Lightning has room for a front-mounted trunk. On its roomy inside, the inaugural Lightning boasts an available 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen that’s bigger than anything else you’d find in the rest of the 2022 F-150 lineup. All-wheel drive is standard-the two motors each drive an axle-and rear suspension is independent instead of the live rear axle with leaf springs used in other F-150s. The standard powertrain is a pair of electric motors that deliver a combined 452 horsepower, or 580 with an available extended-range battery that is standard in the Platinum. Though clearly identifiable as a Ford half-ton pickup, it features unique styling details and many new features unavailable on other F-150s. The F-150 Lightning was introduced as a SuperCrew four-door crew-cab model with a 5.5-foot bed on a 145.4-inch wheelbase. The biggest change here is the available 15-inch vertically oriented touchscreen, borrowed from the Ford Mustang Mach-E. With it comes the thunder: Starting prices range as high as $92,569 with delivery.ĭespite the dramatic changes to its underpinnings to convert it to a battery-electric vehicle, the F-150 Lightning carries over many components from its regular internal-combustion-engine siblings–including the interior. More F-150 Lightning price and availability informationįord’s new pure-electric F-150 pickup is called the Lightning.

The not so good: Big price jump for extended-range battery and premium trim levels limited availability, at least for now towing a trailer will cause driving ranges to drop disadvantages of America’s current EV-charging infrastructure The good: Pleasant ride quality for a big truck Lighting retains almost all of the strengths and clever available features of the familiar conventional Ford F-150 pickup

#2022 ford lightning full

The great: Lightning-quick acceleration, especially for a big pickup innovative features take full advantage of pure-electric powertrain’s capabilities and packaging advantages spacious cabin Options on test vehicle: Max Recline driver/front-passenger seats ($345) Toughbed spray-in bedliner ($595)

'Big' rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, 'Tall' rating based on 6'6'-tall male tester.Ĭonsumer Guide range estimate (ideal conditions): 290-300 milesīase price: $90,874 (not including $1695 destination charge) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.īig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum in Atlas Blue MetallicĮPA-estimate MPGe: 73 city/60 hwy/66 combinedĮPA-estimated driving range: 300 miles CG Report Card