LEAKED: The Ford F-150 Lightning Has an Updated Range
We have a saucy clue about the Ford F-150 Lightning to devour. Updated range figures for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning might have been leaked through window stickers. So, let’s take a look at what could be on the table.
How much range does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning have?
People will start getting their 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning models any day now. As a result, MotorTrend found a series of what could be legitimate window stickers for the F-150 Lightning emerge.
If the stickers are real, they report that the standard range battery setup will deliver 230 miles of range with the Lightning Pro trim. This is with the 98 kWh battery pack.
If you upgrade to the extended range battery setup with the 131 kWh battery, you could get up to 320 miles of range with the Pro and Lariat trims. The Platinum trim lists a 300-mile range.
The stickers also list a 240-Volt charge time of 11.9 hours for the standard-range Pro trim and 10.1 hours for the extended-range Pro and Lariat trims. The Platinum trim lists a 9.3 hour charging time.
These figures are close to what Ford projected them to be, but the Platinum trim has 20 more miles of range than initially estimated. The extended range Lariat and Pro trims get about 70 MPG, and the standard-range Pro gets 66 MPGe.
How capable is the F-150 Lightning?
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is an electric beast. With the standard-range battery, you get 426 hp, and with the extended-range battery, you get 563 hp. Both models provide 775 lb-ft of torque.
When properly equipped with the standard-range battery, the Lightning can tow up to 7,700 lbs and carry a payload of up to 1,800 lbs. With the extended-range battery, the Lightning can tow up to 10,000 lbs and carry a payload of up to 2,079 lbs.
The Ford Lightning is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 110 mph. The Rivian R1T reached 60 mph in about 3.3 seconds.
With the Pro Power Onboard generator, you can access 9.6 kW of max power with 11 outlets. Four 120V outlets are in the front trunk, two are in the cab, and four are in the bed. A 240V outlet is also in the bed. This truck can power a home for up to three days on a full charge.
How much does the F-150 Lightning cost?
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has an MSRP of $39,974. This price is for the standard-range Pro model, and the price doesn’t include the destination fee or dealership markups. If you want to order a Lightning, you’ll have to wait.
Ford received over 200,000 reservations for the 2022 model, so Ford is currently working on accepting orders from reservation holders. You might be able to find an F-150 Lightning model at a dealership, though.
We will let you know when Ford begins accepting reservations again. You might have to wait for a 2023 model, though. As 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning models start to arrive in the spring, orders for the 2023 trucks may open in the summer.
