A few years ago, it looked like Ford was ready to take the plunge into the new era, leading the way with a game-changing electric pickup. While the F-150 Lightning's time on the market was relatively brief, it wasn't unsuccessful, with Ford selling 27,307 electric pickups in 2025, far surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck's 20,237 units sold.Even so, the shifting EV landscape saw Ford losing interest in pushing the electric full-size, and putting it on indefinite hold. So with the era of the electric F-Series behind us, the question remains as to whether we can finally grab these trucks at a nice, low price on the second-hand market. The answer is yes, if you have a taste for the finer things in life, as the top trims have lost around 50% of their initial MSRP after four years on the market. What Will A Battery-Powered F-150 Cost You In 2026? FordTo get an idea of how much value the F-150 Lightning has lost in the last four years, we'll want to go trim by trim. The following prices have all been sourced from our own trending price tool on the CarBuzz Marketplace, and are accurate as of mid-April 2026. Percentages are rounded out to the nearest whole number.Trending prices are an average across all sales data available. The Platinum, for instance, is based on five listings, with a high of $59,998, and a low of $39,332.To get an idea of what kind of mileage we're looking at on these trucks, we can take a look at some current listings for the pickup. These are all 2022 models. A 57,347-mile XLT is selling for $35,590 in Ohio. A 129,654-mile Pro is selling for $24,995 in Illinois. A 64,833-mile Pro is selling for $26,549 in Illinois. A 94,807-mile Lariat is selling for $31,841 in Texas. An 87,000-mile Lariat is selling for $32,500 in Rhode Island. A 72,476-mile Lariat is selling for $32,680 in Wisconsin. A 23,750-mile Platinum is selling for $47,998 in Utah. Note that these listings are only provided to give you an example of what's out there. You'll want to run your own search and see what's available when you're ready to buy. The Higher Trims Are A Better Deal Ford All of these numbers tell us a few things. First of all, wow, some people have already put over 100,000 miles on their Lightnings after just four years. We'd like to ask them what they do for a living. Secondly, the higher the trim, the more you're paying, but the better a deal you're getting. The difference between an entry-level Pro and a top-tier Platinum, four years ago, was a whopping $50,900. Today, the difference is just $16,887, as the used market tends to even these price differences out. The Lariat And Platinum Are Packed With Goodies FordTo go over all of the key features you're getting in a 2022 Lariat, which do not come standard with the XLT or Pro trims, you have the following. Adaptive cruise control Optional automatic parking Heated front seats Heated steering wheel Keyless start Power passenger seat Seat memory Universal garage door opener Leather seats Premium sound system Upgrade to the Platinum, and you're getting all of that plus the following. Woodgrain interior trim Sunroof Standard automatic parking Heated rear seats Seat massage Extended range battery The Lariat Is The Sweet Spot Ford The Platinum's real draw is the extended-range battery, which is available in the Lariat, but comes standard in the Platinum. Seat massage and woodgrain trim are nice, but the Lariat already packs more luxury features than you might expect for the price.There's really no "perfect" performance model. The Platinum offers more horsepower than an ER Lariat, but at the sacrifice of 1,500 lbs. of pulling power, and 20 miles of range. All things considered, we would have to name a Lariat with an ER battery as the best of the bunch, overall. The Platinum offers the most horsepower and the most luxury features, but at the expense of practical performance.And besides, when you already have heated leather seats, are you really gonna sacrifice 1,500 lbs. of towing capacity for some woodgrain and a sunroof? Not that you couldn't be very happy in either one of these models, but an extended-range Lariat is clearly the sweet spot. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Is (Mostly) Problem-Free FordThe Ford F-150 Lightning has proven to be a fairly low-maintenance pickup. According to RepairPal, you should expect to spend around $775 a year maintaining this truck, with the following accounting for the most expensive common fixes. HVAC air door actuator replacement $734 - $1,036 Control arm replacement $725 - $811 Steering column adjust motor replacement $642 - $773 Hood latch replacement $434 - $526 Steering knuckle replacement $388 - $497 Axle shaft seal replacement $329 - $471 Air bag crash sensor replacement $229 - $257 CarComplaints only has a single report on file for the 2022 Lightning, with a "tailgate not closed" warning being corrected at 8,000 with the zero-dollar fix of opening and closing the tailgate until the truck finally registered that it was shut.If we check in with the NHTSA, the most worrying recall to be issued for the 2022 Lightning, thus far, saw the integrated park module failing in a number of electric Fords, potentially resulting in roll-away. The 2022 model has also been recalled for issues with the electric stability control software, some light-bar issues, potential manufacturing problems with the traction battery, and some bugs in the tire pressure monitoring system.There's nothing too worrying in the Lightning's NHTSA data, but you'll want to check the VIN on any used model, all the same, because some of these recalls can lead to a lot of trouble if you don't get them taken care of. It's Hard To Find An Unhappy F-150 Lightning Owner As one user jokingly puts it in the r/F150Lightning subreddit, the 2022 F-150 Lightning is a "really problematic vehicle. I've had to add windshield wiper fluid TWICE." Other users point out a handful of problems with loose wiring harnesses and battery wires, and some software issues, typically corrected with over-the-air-updates. By and large, users have had few major issues with the truck. Why Keep Hemming And Hawing? It's A Great Truck At A Great Price Ford If you've been on the fence about buying an electric pickup, it may be time to hop on down from there and invest in a Lariat or Platinum F-150 Lightning, already. Prices have never been lower, it's proven itself to be very reliable, and the top trims are cheap enough that you can go ahead and grab the cream of the crop without feeling an ounce of guilt at wasting money, especially with gas prices spiraling out of control at the moment.This isn't to say that the F-150 Lightning is right for everybody. If you're still feeling range anxiety, if you live in a state without a lot of EV charging coverage, you might feel more at ease sticking to ICE and hybrids for the time being. If you like customizing and wrenching on your own vehicle, electric trucks are like smartphones, with few user-serviceable parts.And, well, we're having trouble coming up with a third example of someone who would be better off avoiding an electric pickup. If you've read this far, we're going to take a wild guess and assume that you're not one of those die-hard anti-EV types. Meanwhile, gas isn't getting any cheaper, and this thing is priced to move.