Ford's 2022 Electric F-150 Lightning | Here's the Scoop

Ford's 2022 Electric F-150 Lightning | Here's the Scoop

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Super Powers Only Electric Can Deliver

F-Series, America’s best-selling truck for 44 years1, charges into the future with the F-150 Lightning, elevated by all the advantages of electrification and packed with connected technology. F-150 Lightning is a powerhouse that delivers a targeted 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any F-150 ever – an exhilarating drive, a high-tech frunk, and the ability to power your home if needed.


Advanced Tech Now – to Guide You into the Future

F-150 Lightning offers an ingenious array of connected, intelligent features that improve over time via over-the-air software updates; FordPass app provides seamless access to charging stations and remote vehicle controls; available BlueCruise offers true hands-free driving on the highway, while enhanced Pro Power Onboard powers job sites or campsites.


No Question: Built Ford Tough Comes Standard

Powered by dual in-board motors and with standard 4x4, F-150 Lightning can take on rough terrain with Built Ford Tough durability and capability. Along with a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body, a new independent rear suspension delivers improved ride comfort, while an all-new frame uses the strongest steel ever put in an F-150 frame and supports a maximum 2,000-pound payload and up to 10,000-pound towing capacity.




DEARBORN, Mich., May 19, 2021 – The truck of the future is here. The F-150 Lightning is the smartest, most innovative truck Ford has ever built. From near instant torque to intelligent towing, seamless connectivity to software updates, plus power for your home, a power frunk and a digital screen that’s larger than any currently offered on a full-size truck – F-150 Lightning is a driving and ownership experience unlike any other.


F-150 Lightning will roll off the line next year at a new high-tech factory using sustainable manufacturing practices at Ford’s storied Rouge complex in Dearborn just outside Detroit.


"For both Ford and the American auto industry, F-150 Lightning represents a defining moment as we progress toward a zero-emissions, digitally connected future,” said Bill Ford, executive chair, Ford Motor Company. “F-Series is America’s best-selling truck for 44 years, the backbone of work across the country, and a trusted icon for generations of customers. Now we are revolutionizing it for a new generation.”


F-150 Lightning is a pillar of the company’s more than $22 billion global electric vehicle plan to lead electrification in areas of strength. Ford is starting with zero-emissions versions of its most popular and best-loved franchises – Mustang, Transit and F-150 – with much more to come in the years ahead.


Wickedly quick off the mark, quiet and smooth, F-150 Lightning delivers a new experience for truck owners at a starting price on par with today’s similarly configured F-150 trucks. The electric platform unlocks new capabilities as well – such as enough energy to power an entire home and a massive lockable frunk with power and charging capabilities to spare. Ford will deploy standard over-the-air software updates – called Ford Power-Up – to improve the technology experience, add new features and fix issues without trips to the dealership.


All this and more is backed by proven Built Ford Tough F-Series durability and capability and the largest public charging network in North America.2 The commercial-oriented entry model starts at $39,974 MSRP3 before any federal or state tax credits, while the mid-series XLT model starts at $52,974 MSRP, offering additional comfort and technology.


“The F-150 Lightning is a massive moment for our Ford team. America’s No. 1 auto brand is going zero emissions with America’s favorite vehicle. It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates,” said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. “It will be built at the Rouge factory, where Henry Ford changed the world and my grandfather punched in every day. F-150 Lightning represents all that our country can do when we push for progress.”


F-150 Lightning targets 563 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft. of near instantaneous torque4 – more than any F-150 ever – and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology. F-150 Lightning targets a maximum 2,000 pounds of payload in the standard-range model with 18-inch wheels, and a maximum 10,000 pounds of available towing capacity on XLT and Lariat trucks with the extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package. The low center of gravity brings even more confident handling whether traveling along rain-slicked roads or through sand.


“We’re not here to make an electric truck for the few – Ford is committed to building one that solves real problems for real people,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company. “F-150 Lightning delivers everything we’ve said electric vehicles can offer, plus the capability expected from a Built Ford Tough truck – not just near instant torque but powerful towing and hauling customers can depend on.”



Smart, Connected – And Better Over Time


Packed with intelligent features, F-150 Lightning epitomizes how Ford combines advanced digital technologies with proven engineering know-how to create a truck that’s even smarter and more productive. As part of available Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology, BlueCruise allows for true hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of pre-qualified divided highways in the U.S. and Canada – with more Hands-Free Blue Zones to come in the future5.



Another example is available Onboard Scales, which uses the truck’s sensors to estimate payload and tell customers how much they’re hauling. And since payload can impact range, Onboard Scales is integrated with Intelligent Range to help ensure F-150 Lightning gives an accurate estimate of how far you can go. F-150 Lightning debuts available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, which automatically controls steering, throttle and brake inputs to make hitching trailers even easier.


Also making its F-Series debut on select vehicles is available Phone As A Key. When activated, this allows customers to lock, unlock and start their truck without taking their phone out of their pocket or using a key fob.


All these features and more can get even better over time with Ford Power-Up software updates. These can help improve the performance of F-150 Lightning, deliver quality upgrades, update existing features and add all-new functions and capabilities. The majority of updates will be completed in under two minutes and whenever the customer chooses6.


Advanced Digital Experience


Making its truck debut on F-150 Lightning in the Lariat and Platinum series is SYNC® 4A – a sleek, modern interface supported by a 15.5-inch touch screen and designed to adapt to driver behavior. SYNC 4A employs natural voice control, cloud-connected navigation and wireless access to your favorite services: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, integrated Amazon Alexa and SYNC AppLink apps.


Elevating the digital experience even further is the 12-inch instrument cluster, featuring a customizable interface that instills confidence by naturally surfacing key information. Animated graphics smoothly relay how the vehicle is performing in hands-free highway driving mode or how well you’re bringing power back to your vehicle through regenerative braking, seamlessly providing relevant information as needed.


“It really is the smartest F-150 we’ve ever made,” said Darren Palmer, general manager, Battery Electric Vehicles, Ford Motor Company. “F-150 Lightning offers an immersive touch screen, giving our customers all the info they want in an instant – a real-time view of where they’re going, what they’re hauling or how much real-world range they’ve got banked. And with Ford Power-Up software updates, the experience is only going to get better.”


Revolutionary Power At Home


Debuting on F-150 Lightning is available Ford Intelligent Backup Power, turning your truck into the ultimate power source for your home. With the ability to offload 9.6 kilowatts of power, Ford Intelligent Backup Power keeps the lights on during an outage while providing security by powering home appliances, security systems and more.



“Whether sheltering during a storm or trying to stay safe in a heat wave, customers can now use their truck to give themselves power when they need it most,” said Ryan O’Gorman, electric vehicle manager, Strategic Partnerships. “F-150 Lightning is built for seamless transitions between charging your vehicle and powering your house when needed – and Ford is the first in the U.S. to offer this capability on an electric truck.”


With Ford Intelligent Backup Power, enabled by the available 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and home management system Ford can help install, F-150 Lightning automatically kicks in to power your house. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery. Based on an average 30kWh of use per day, F-150 Lightning with extended-range battery provides full-home power for up to three days, or as long as 10 days if power is rationed, with results varying based on energy usage.


In the future, Ford will introduce Ford Intelligent Power, which can use the truck to power homes during high-cost, peak-energy hours while taking advantage of low-cost overnight rates to charge the vehicle in time for your morning drive. This can help save money on electricity that powers your vehicle and home while also taking pressure off the grid in peak usage times.


Ford is also teaming up with the nation's leading solar company, Sunrun, to facilitate easy installation of the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and home integration system. Through this collaboration, customers will also have the opportunity to install solar energy on their home, enabling them to power their household with clean, affordable energy and charge their F-150 Lightning with the power of the sun.


Stay Plugged in on the Road


Power capability is not limited to the home, either. With enhanced Pro Power Onboard, customers can take advantage of built-in electrical outlets to directly power a variety of tools, electronics and appliances away from home. Standard on base trims is 2.4 kilowatts of power with the option for more, while Lariat and Platinum series come standard with 9.6 kilowatts of power – a combination of up to 2.4 kilowatts available through the frunk and up to 7.2 kilowatts through outlets in the cab and bed.



Smart features make power management easier than ever. Customers receive a FordPass notification if their truck’s battery falls below one-third of its total range, and they can even set the truck to stop using Pro Power Onboard if the battery level approaches the distance to the nearest charging station.


All these capabilities are possible thanks to the truck’s powerful next-generation lithium-ion battery. F-150 Lightning offers two options: a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range7.


Front-Loaded


Under the hood is a versatile, high-tech mega power frunk offering dedicated storage space that’s secure, lockable and easily accessible by a powered open and close system. This spacious area targets 400 liters of volume and 400 pounds of payload – enough to stow two carry-on bags and one checked bag, or two sets of golf clubs.


Cleverly designed with bumper-height clearance, this water-resistant space comes equipped with four electrical outlets, two USB chargers and a drainable floor that can double as a food and beverage container. It can easily power a mobile work site or an epic tailgate. With 2.4 kilowatts of power, there’s enough capability to plug in power tools, TVs, laptops, speakers, crockpots and more.


“The words ‘front trunk’ don’t even begin to describe all the innovation and capability Ford packed into this high-powered space,” said Nancy Reppenhagen, supervisor, Global Feature Process. “It will have customers rethinking what their truck is capable of – and enable the kinds of experiences they never would have thought possible before.”


Built Ford Tough Comes Standard


F-150 Lightning goes through the same tortuous Built Ford Tough testing as all F-Series trucks. The military-grade aluminum alloy body and upgraded frame support the advanced battery, while the first F-Series independent rear suspension and low center of gravity help improve isolation from the road, provide a more stable ride and reduce steering roll – while maintaining the durability and reliability expected from F-150.


“Whether they’re hauling a bed full of firewood through snow or towing a trailer on a road trip, customers need to be able to rely on their truck’s performance,” said Linda Zhang, chief engineer, F-150 Lightning. “This all-electric truck has been engineered with dual in-board motors, which means it can take on rough terrain. Our team of engineers has run the same arduous test regimen our F-150 customers have learned to expect from Ford.”


F-150 Lightning boasts excellent off-road performance, with a 4x4 system featuring four selectable drive modes: Normal, Sport, Off Road and Tow/Haul. Rugged underbody protection keeps the battery safe, with metal skid plates shielding both the battery and inboard motors from tough terrain. The battery itself is secured inside waterproof casing surrounded by crash-absorption protection and has been tested at temperatures as extreme as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure Lightning can perform when needed most.


Rigorous endurance testing included running the truck through Iowa Hill, Calif., where it towed massive trailers for long durations up and down steep inclines. As a result, F-150 Lightning sports a state-of-the-art liquid cooling system and powertrain layout that expertly manages heat distribution across the vehicle. Improved cooling systems and components ensure the truck can thrive even in the toughest driving ordeals.


Going Electric, Made Easy


Ford has your back when it comes to charging. Ford is the only automaker to offer an 80-amp charge station as standard equipment, helping customers easily charge an extended-range truck at home. This system takes advantage of the only dual onboard charging system on an electric truck in the industry for even faster home charging. With this, F-150 Lightning adds an average range of 30 miles per charging hour, fully charging an extended-range truck from 15% to 100% percent in about eight hours8.




On the road, customers have seamless access to North America’s largest public charging network through FordPass, with more than 63,000 charging plugs and growing across the U.S. On a 150-kilowatt DC fast charger, extended-range F-150 Lightning is targeted to get up to 54 miles of range in 10 minutes and charge from 15% to 80% percent in about 41 minutes8.


F-150 Lightning takes the guesswork out of when and where to re-charge with FordPass Power My Trip, which identifies charging routes before even starting your journey. In the truck, Intelligent Range accurately calculates range while factoring in weather, traffic, payload, towing weights and more. Cloud-connected navigation on SYNC 4 also identifies public charging locations and prompts owners to charge at convenient points on each drive.


Distinctive, High-Tech Design


F-150 Lightning is undeniably an F-Series truck. Building on the strength of the existing F-150 design DNA, Ford created a truck that epitomizes the toughness people love while adding a distinctly modern, high-tech flair. Key elements include available signature LED lightbars that run across the front and rear, plus three new grille designs that bring a bold new look to a familiar face while maintaining Built Ford Tough authenticity.



F-150 Lightning is the most aerodynamic F-150 ever9, with improvements like newly shaped running boards, a sculpted hood to reduce drag, and grilles that replace air intake holes with a smoother, textured surface. Even more functional design delivers available enhanced 360-degree Zone Lighting, which can light up a specific zone or the entire area around the vehicle.


And F-150 Lightning makes no compromises on space, maintaining the same cab and bed dimensions as its gas counterpart, so it remains capable of accommodating thousands of accessories already available. The available fold-out Interior Work Surface makes working inside the vehicle even easier and more productive, while available Max Recline Seats offer nearly 180 degrees of recline to help customers recharge as needed.


Proudly assembled in America, F-150 Lightning will make use of the new, state-of-the-art Rouge Electric Vehicle Center – which will also be a zero-waste-to-landfill site. Ford is investing $700 million into the historic Rouge Complex, adding 500 new jobs and employing advanced sustainable manufacturing technology to build the truck as part of its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.


Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions.


Reserve your spot in line today with a $100 deposit.


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You are sort of on to it, but kinda backwards. The range will be fine on a hot day with 4 people in it. The range will fall by 40% on a really cold day running the heater. Add an enclosed car trailer and it will fall further. Clearly this truck is made for the masses, not the guy who trailers long distances.



How much time do you spend each year standing by the side of the road waiting for your truck to fill with gas? My guess is probably 12 hours or so. That's plenty of time to ponder anything. The vast majority of Lightning buyers will skip that 12 hours and OCCASIONALLY wait a few minutes on the side of the road having lunch while their truck charges for that long trip to aunt Marthas.
Only thing is so far not everyone owns a electric car. What is this going to be like when everyone owns one. You may not even be able to get to the charger for hours. Can you imagine the lines at a charging station. This is going to be great.
 
Only thing is so far not everyone owns a electric car. What is this going to be like when everyone owns one. You may not even be able to get to the charger for hours. Can you imagine the lines at a charging station. This is going to be great.

Despite the liberals' best efforts this is still America. In America people recognize market needs and meet them for a profit. By the time the mandates to only sell electrics rolls around there will be tons of chargers.
 
Listen derp. A typical day for me consists of driving to various sites. I'll drive to a site in Sussex Co.(40 mi) Have to run and get my guys material (30 mi there and back) Then go to my other project in Salem Co. (80 mi) check in at the office (30 mi) then go home (40 mi) That's typical. Sometimes there are other trips involved. Many times I've gone through a tank of gas in a day. I do drive 25k-30k a year. But sometimes I work from home and argue with know-nothings on SVTP.

As for personally, no it won't work there either. I like to drive my vehicles and take road trips not virtue signal with them.View attachment 1704567


Apparently, you didn't even read my post. I made it very clear for some people this option wouldn't work. The circumstances are different, I get it. I went out of my way to say that, yet you took it as an insult somehow. "omg you dumb derp! EVs suck!" I get it man, bad liberals, biden, etc. You fight the good fight man, show them up.
 
Apparently, you didn't even read my post. I made it very clear for some people this option wouldn't work. The circumstances are different, I get it. I went out of my way to say that, yet you took it as an insult somehow. "omg you dumb derp! EVs suck!" I get it man, bad liberals, biden, etc. You fight the good fight man, show them up.

Go cry in your mom's lap.
 
Charging that truck is gonna be interesting. It has a mobile charger, but it's 240v and draws 32 amps. Not to convenient. And basically the same amperage as a water heater. But the house can be upgraded to the Pro unit that is rated at 80 amps, 240v. If the charging station is a 1:1 ratio, like our electric forklifts at work, the charging station would need 4awg copper conductors to feed it. Also a 90 amp breaker added in the house panel. Every charge cycle that thing would consume as much power as roughly 3 water heaters. I would need to see the charging data sheet broken down some more to be sure but right now its not looking efficient at all.
I believe Ford said it would need a 100 amp breaker.
 
Charging that truck is gonna be interesting. It has a mobile charger, but it's 240v and draws 32 amps. Not to convenient. And basically the same amperage as a water heater. But the house can be upgraded to the Pro unit that is rated at 80 amps, 240v. If the charging station is a 1:1 ratio, like our electric forklifts at work, the charging station would need 4awg copper conductors to feed it. Also a 90 amp breaker added in the house panel. Every charge cycle that thing would consume as much power as roughly 3 water heaters. I would need to see the charging data sheet broken down some more to be sure but right now its not looking efficient at all.

I was talking to the head electrician working on my house about the Ford 80 amp charge option. He estimated 2% of houses in this area would have the service already installed to support it. I have 200 amp service and he said he wouldn't install unless I installed another 200 amp panel based on my current potential load.
 
Electric vehicles don't work for everyone. Gas vehicles do It's that simple. Those with plug in hybrids that is not a good comparison to a full electric car. Just like gas electric car millage will very. Not everyone will get 300 miles from a charge. With 350 Million people who drive cars and some own more than 2 500,000 chargers is no where near enough chargers. Hell there are lines at gas stations now. How many gas pumps in America now? Everyone having a electric car is a fools dream. And only fools buy into this dream. You are what you are.
 
What everyone seems to forget, is the big push for ev's was to reduce global pollution. It's scary to me that no one looks at the manufacturing process of electric vehicles. Huge amounts of pollution. But it's just over in China, so who cares, right? Plus, what is used to produce the electricity to charge those vehicles? Yup, mostly coal power plants. And what happens to that battery once it is done? Maybe they get recycled, maybe not.

Now let's look at the day to day with an ev. You get up and go to work, but you have to unplug your car first. Small inconvenience, but still an extra step. Hopefully the vehicle won't let you drive off if it's still plugged in. Can you imagine the disaster that would be.
You get to work, but have to plug in before going into the office, another inconvenience, if there even is a charging station there. And if there aren't enough stations your S.O.L
The day is over and depending on conditions and your commute distance, you may only have 50-75% battery left. No big deal, right? But the wife has some errands she wants you to run before you get home. Now your at 30-50%.

At the end of battery life, it's basically junk, because the cost of a new battery is as much as having a gas motor overhauled and you start thinking, geez, a gasser would have probably gone 200k or more before needing a major overhaul.

As you might have guessed, I'm not a big fan of ev's. To me, they are a niche vehicle. They work for some people, but not me. My F450 can have a range of over 700 miles empty. I can tow my 14,000 pound 5th wheel and still get over 300 mile range.
Go ahead, jump in an electric, but don't think you're saving the world.

Move on, nothing to see here.
 
Obviously people will need time to get used to other potential options in transportation.

Hell I remember the VOLUMES of hate on this forum when the S550 body style replaced the S195...I'm curious how many of those guys now own an S550...?
Many strong opinions can bend with time.
 
I think this truck will work for a lot of people but I don't think most people realize the potential overhead setup cost and just how much power it will consume. If you have a small service panel that is already maxed out you are looking at thousands of dollars of electrical work to run a 240 to your garage or outside your home. opt for the 48 amp charger and its like running a central AC unit every time you plug it in. Go for the 80 amp and its like running 2 central AC units at once. wait until some of these people get their first electric bill.
 
^^This. Just getting a charge station setup in your home is gonna run you several thou.

I got screwed on the panel placement in my current house. Because the under ground utility box is in my back yard on the master bedroom side of the house, that's where they put my panel. I'd have to run wire for the 80amp across the entire house to get it to the garage on top of any other additional service upgrades I might need.
 
I got screwed on the panel placement in my current house. Because the under ground utility box is in my back yard on the master bedroom side of the house, that's where they put my panel. I'd have to run wire for the 80amp across the entire house to get it to the garage on top of any other additional service upgrades I might need.

I bet they would try and trench to get a panel in the garage.
 
I was talking to the head electrician working on my house about the Ford 80 amp charge option. He estimated 2% of houses in this area would have the service already installed to support it. I have 200 amp service and he said he wouldn't install unless I installed another 200 amp panel based on my current potential load.

Geez. What else are you running? I have a 200 AMP panel and run two houses off it and it's never tripped.

I think this truck will work for a lot of people but I don't think most people realize the potential overhead setup cost and just how much power it will consume. If you have a small service panel that is already maxed out you are looking at thousands of dollars of electrical work to run a 240 to your garage or outside your home. opt for the 48 amp charger and its like running a central AC unit every time you plug it in. Go for the 80 amp and its like running 2 central AC units at once. wait until some of these people get their first electric bill.

And then a nice sigh of relief when they compare it to what their gas bill used to be.
 
And then a nice sigh of relief when they compare it to what their gas bill used to be.

ya, my electric bill is around .12/kwh on peak demand. I'll once again reference my friend with the Tesla, electricity in Jacksonville is within a penny of my cost per kwh and the rough math is the same as paying ~$0.15 per gallon of gas. Yes, I get that if everyone goes that way and over runs the grid pricing will go up (or a host of other scenarios)
 
Anyone want to see an EV build here on SVTP?
It will be interesting what the aftermarket will do with this...
I think things will get CrAzY quick in the 1/8th mile, not sure if they will get them to pull hard all the way through the 1/4, at least on production based cars.
 
Geez. What else are you running? I have a 200 AMP panel and run two houses off it and it's never tripped.

Mine has never tripped, but the electrician that does the install is never gonna air on the aggressive side. So stage 2 40 amp was the most he would install.

3 refrigerators
1 freezer
3 dehumidifiers
2 gas furnaces
1 gas boiler
3 gas garage heaters
1 electric water heater
2 air conditioning units
1 30x64 shed that pulls from the house panel.
 

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