2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review

Ford has decided to sell an electric pickup truck and it is based on none other than America’s favorite pickup, the F-150. Known as the 2022 F-150 Lightning, this is such a popular truck that Ford had to stop taking orders for it for a certain amount of time due to a backlog of them. The following 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning product highlight tells you all about it:

Features

The 14th generation of the Ford F-150 is more powerful and efficient than the outgoing model, and all its competition. For even more power and even lower running costs, the F-150 Lightning is available. It offers 2 powertrain options and 4 trim levels. There is 1 cab and truck bed size offered.

Engine and Numbers

The Lightning has a battery pack of 98 kWh. There are two motors, one at each axle, which work in unison to make a whopping 452 hp and 775 lb-ft. The extended-range model with the 131 kWh battery will have an output of 580 hp and 775 lb-ft. The transmission available for both is an eCVT.

All this power translates into a stellar acceleration time that’ll surprise many. The 2022 Ford Lightning can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds. This is quite the number considering that the truck falls into the half-ton category.

The F-150 Lightning is also great at doing pickup stuff. If you equip it right, it can tow up to 10,000 lbs., with a payload capacity of up to 2000 lbs. These numbers are some of the best in the full-sized pickup category today.

The truck has a maximum range of about 320 miles if you pick the extended range option. It can do up to 230 miles if you go with the standard powertrain. So, what about the charging then? Well, get yourself a fast charger and it can be recharged in as little as 15 minutes.

Interior and Technology

The F-150 Lightning has a handsome, spacious and functional cabin that is perfect for both short and long trips. The cabin is designed for comfort and features plenty of headroom and legroom for all the occupants.

The storage options inside the cabin are splendid, with a handful of cubbies being available. But the highlight here is the frunk, aka a trunk up front where the engine is supposed to be. This adds even more cargo space to this truck.

2022 F-150 Lightning Pro

The 2022 Lightning Pro comes very well-equipped, despite being the entry-level trim. You get dual-zone climate control, push-button ignition, satellite navigation, cruise control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The infotainment system includes a 12-inch touchscreen and stereo.

Ford is one of the leading automakers in safety and the standard safety features on this truck are proof of this. You get automated emergency braking (w/pedestrian detection), standard lane-departure warning (w/lane-keeping assist), a rearview camera, and more.

2022 F-150 Lightning XLT

The XLT adds some more amenities to the long list of standard equipment above. This includes 8-way power adjustability for the driver’s seat, and parking sensors for the front and rear. Also, a host of different options become available.

2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat

The Lariat trim gets you a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-trimmed seats, wireless charging for your phone, and ambient mood lighting. You also get a larger, 15.5-inch touchscreen mated to a premium sound system by B&O.

There are ventilated and heated seats up front. The front passenger gets powered adjustability, the driver: 10-way powered adjustability with a memory option. The safety upgrades include a 360-degree camera and simple cruise control system is also upgraded to adaptive cruise control.

2022 F-150 Lightning Platinum

The top-spec F-150 Lightning Platinum is the most sophisticated here. It gets you more interior accents, an even better sound system by B&O, and heated seats throughout. The additional standard safety tech includes assistance for towing.

2022 F-150 Lightning Pro

2022 F-150 Lightning XLT

2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat

Exterior and Driving

You can expect the all-new F-150 Lightning to be a sight to behold. With its sleek lines and powerful LEDs, it’s sure to turn heads. The front grill is also a major difference between the regular truck and the Lightning model.

The wheel sizes and designs vary from 18 to 22 inches as you move up the trim levels. It should be noted that the Lightning is offered with just one body style – a crew cab configuration with a truck bed that’s 5.5 feet long.

The exterior colors on the 2022 F-150 Lightning are the following:

Do make sure that the color you like is offered on the trim of your choice though.

The 2022 Lightning deserves its nameplate as it is even quicker and more agile to drive than its gasoline counterpart. Despite being such a huge truck, it is quite light to drive around in. The better handling has to do with the fact that the design incorporates the batteries quite low for a good center of gravity.

Reliability and Warranty

The 2022 F-150 has received a lot of praise for its reliability by testers and consumers alike. This is expected from the F-150 Lightning as well, but for now, it hasn’t been tested.

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty, as well as a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Plus, the electrical components are covered for an impressive 8 years/100,000 miles.

Verdict

Ford can certainly do no wrong these days and this is especially true for their F-150 pickup truck. The Lightning version has all the goods that you’d want in an F-150 EV. It is a looker; both the powertrains are great, and so is the range. The truck is quick and agile, making it a blast to drive.

Practicality-wise, it can lift and haul heavy and it offers more storage space than the gasoline trucks today. A large suite of interior amenities and safety equipment are offered as standard. There is no surprise as to why this truck is heavily pre-ordered.

In short, if you want a Ford F-150 which is even more efficient and better to drive, get the 2022 Lightning.

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