The standard battery pack for the Ford F-150 Lightning is a 98 kWh battery pack, which, according to Ford, will deliver about 230 miles of range on a full charge and produce 426 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque, which is more torque than any gas-powered F-150 on the market. The electric F-150 lightning also has an extended range battery. For those who plan to use their Lightning for longer road trips or longer-distance towing, the standard battery pack can be upgraded to a larger 131-kWh battery pack on the XLT and Lariat trim levels, which provides an estimated 300 miles of range, 563 horsepower, and the same 775 lb-ft of torque. The Platinum trim level comes standard with the larger 131 kWh battery pack. Ford says the F-150 Lightning with the larger 131 kWh-battery can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about four seconds, which makes it quicker than the new F-150 Raptor.
Ford’s existing Pro Power Onboard will also be featured in the F-150 Lightning. This allows Ford lightning owners to plug power tools and other electric devices into household-style electrical plugs in the bed, cab, and front trunk.
F-150 Lightning drivers will use the standard J1772 plug for home charging. When drivers buy the F-150 Lightning, it will include a 30A Mobile Power Cord, which allows them to charge from a traditional 120V or a 240V outlet.
To take full advantage of fast home charging, F-150 Lightning owners will want to install a 48 amp home EV charger, such as the JuiceBox 48, which has a standard J1772 plug that works, not just with electric F-150 charging, but also with any electric vehicle on the market. Moreover, with smart charging features, users can monitor and schedule charging when rates are lower — making your electric vehicle even cheaper to drive. JuiceBox also qualifies for many local utility rebates and incentives.
Given typical daily driving distances, most F-150 Lightning owners will only need to top up the battery pack for an hour or two every night. When it comes to charging on the go, F-150 Lightning owners have charging access to the FordPass Charging Network, which offers access to over 16,000 public charging stations.