The 2022 Ford Lightning is Ford’s new electric truck, based on the Ford F-150. It’s a spectacular pickup truck, one that will very likely have a positive impact on the electric vehicle revolution. Consumer Reports found a lot to love about the Ford Lightning as well, touting its “prodigious power,” acceleration, and towing ability.
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How much power does the 2022 Ford Lightning have?
The electric Ford Lightning has a 5.4-liter V8 engine that can put out up to 426 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque. You can upgrade to the highest level of the Lightning to get 563 hp. Ford says that’s the most of any Ford F-150 ever, which will certainly be a huge selling point.
Consumer Reports says that when the 2022 Ford Lightning has the extended range battery, it can go from 0 to 60 mph “in the mid-4-second range.” The extended range battery also gives you 320 miles of range, which should be more than enough for most people to drive at least a typical day without having to recharge.
What can the Ford Lightning power?
The 2022 Ford Lightning comes with a 2.4kW battery and can go 230 miles on a single charge. One of the best parts of the Lightning’s battery power is that you can use it to power your home in the event of a power outage. For this to work, you have to order Ford’s Intelligent Backup Power, which lets you use the Ford Lightning for bidirectional power.
In addition, the 2022 Lightning has a frunk with four electric outlets, meaning you can get even more done in your pickup truck than ever. In addition, it comes with two USB charging ports. You could almost live in your truck.
How much does the Ford Lightning cost?
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning price starts at $39,974 for the Ford Lightning Pro, which is the base model or commercial electric Ford truck. This price is before any of the tax incentives or rebates that may be available. You can check for federal as well as local incentives to find out just how much you would pay for your Ford Lightning.
The mid-level 2022 Ford Lightning price starts at $52,974. It comes with Ford’s suite of safety features known as Co-Pilot360. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro also has a 12-inch touchscreen and hands-free highway driving. The Lightning can even tow up to 10,000 pounds.
The 2022 Ford Lightning is coming in the spring of 2022. So far, it has been extremely popular. In fact, it has been so popular that in December of 2021, Ford had to stop taking reservations temporarily so that it could try to catch up with the 200,000 people who had already placed deposits on the Ford Lightning. If you don’t already have a reservation for the Lightning, it may be some time before you’re able to get one. And yet it just might be worth the wait. Not only is it an unbelievably powerful pickup truck, it’s also one of the most cutting edge electric vehicles on the market. Add to that its relatively affordable price, and it’s no surprise that the Ford Lightning’s popularity is soaring.
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