2022 All Electric F 150 Lightning Ford

Overview
Ford hasn't kept the upcoming F-150 Lightning a secret, evidenced by the company's million-pound towing stunt from 2019. The Lightning shares much of the regular F-150's body and cabin but swaps that truck's gasoline-powered V-6 and V-8 engine options for a pair of electric motors and one of two different battery packs. The Standard-Range battery is said to deliver up to 230 miles per charge and the Extended-Range juice pack is aiming for 300 miles. But by the time the 2022 F-150 Lightning reaches the market, it won't be the only all-electric pickup truck. GMC's Hummer EV SUT is close to its launch, and a rival truck from upstart Rivian may also beat Ford to the punch. Neither of those trucks, however, have the strength of the F-150 name behind them, and the electric version of America's favorite truck will surely be an impressive piece when it goes on sale sometime in spring 2022.

What's New for 2022?
While it uses a name from Ford's performance past, the F-150 Lightning is an all-new model for the Ford truck lineup for the 2022 model year. All-wheel drive is standard and the EV pickup is capable of towing up to 10,000 pounds.
Although Ford has announced a base Pro model with an attractive starting price, it doesn't have as many creature comforts. Ford hasn't released pricing for the more desirable XLT, Lariat, or Platinum trims, but we expect them all to cost more than their gasoline-powered counterparts. The Extended-Range battery pack will also likely add a significant lump sum to the bottom line, but we'll have to wait until closer to the Lightning's on-sale date to know exactly how much.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
All F-150 Lightning models come standard with two electric motors and all-wheel drive. With the Standard-Range battery, the motors combine to make 426 horsepower but with the Extended-Range battery the horsepower rating rises to 563; peak torque is an impressive 775 pound-feet with either setup. Performance should be brisk, but we'll have to wait until we can strap our test gear on to find out exactly how quick the new truck will be. Ford has also submitted patents for a removable range extender motor disguised as one of those aftermarket, bed-mounted tool boxes. The motor would kick in to recharge the battery in the event there's no charging station nearby. So far we haven't seen the real-life version of such a concept, but it could join the F-150 Lightning at launch as an add-on option.