Charging the Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck

Ford F-150 Lightning Charging & Range

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 F150 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 – check out which rebates you qualify for here.

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.

Level 3 DC Fast Charging

When taking a longer trip and needing to charge on the go, Ford offers rapid electric F150 charging through Ford Charging Network’s 150-kW Level 3 DC fast charging locations.

Using a 150-kW+ DC fast charger, the standard-range 98-kWh pack can charge from 15-80% in about 44 minutes. The extended-range 131-kWh pack can charge from 15-80% in 41 minutes – enough time to stretch your legs and have a bite to eat.

Moreover, the F-150 Lightning will come with two years of Blue Oval Charge Network access and 250 kWh of complimentary direct current (DC) fast charging at Electrify America stations.