2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Review
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About the Ford F-150 Lightning
A significant milestone in the storied history of Ford trucks, shoppers can now experience the efficiency and exhilaration of an all-electric pickup with the Ford F-150 Lightning. Taking its name from the beloved high-performance pickup of the 1990s and early 2000s, the Ford F-150 Lightning offers incredible performance. With 580 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque, the F-150 Lightning proves that efficiency and power aren’t mutually exclusive.
The unique packaging of an electric power system allowed Ford engineers to utilize the space under the hood to create the Mega Power Frunk, a cavernous storage space that can swallow up to 400 pounds and 14.1 cubic feet of cargo. Carrying messy cargo? The Mega Power Frunk is washable and drainable, just like the truck bed. Speaking of which, the F-150 Lightning boasts an incredible payload capacity of up to 2,000 pounds. Tech-focused interior appointments help provide a blend of comfort and connectivity, helping you get the most out of every drive behind the wheel of the dynamic Ford F-150 Lightning.
What the Critics Say
| “But floor the accelerator and you'll know that the Lightning is not your standard gasoline-powered F-150; the electric motors' instant, massive torque slams you into the seat as if you got run into from behind by a Peterbilt. Otherwise, the Lightning delivers just about everything the regular F-150 does in a package that is close to a mirror image.” - Car & Driver | “Ford wouldn't be able to stand behind that whole "Built Ford Tough" jargon if its electric pickup couldn't tow and haul some serious poundage. Maximum towing capacity comes with the extended-range battery and the optional Max Trailer Tow package; if you tick both those boxes on an F-150 XLT or Lariat, you should be safe to tow up to 10,000 pounds. (There are plenty of clever towing features, too.) Ford is estimating payload capacity for standard-range trucks to come in around 2,000 pounds. “ - MotorTrend |
What’s New for 2025
Changes to the dynamic Ford F-150 Lightning are small but impactful for the 2025 model year. The available Max Trailer Tow package now features an eLocking rear axle as standard. Next, the BlueCruise system has upgraded to version 1.4 while XLT trim levels receive the Tow Technology packages as standard. Charging improvements include real-time charging readouts, charge scheduling capabilities for select locations, and a universal charge limit. Last but not least, every F-150 Lightning now comes standard with a NACS Fast Charging Adapter with the Ford Mobile Power Cord for use at Tesla-style charging stations.
Ford F-150 Lightning Features
Eye-Opening Performance
The Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t some kind of 21st-century marketing gimmick. It was designed with serious power and impressive capability. Twin electric motors generate up to 580 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four wheels through a pair of electric motors. The result? A maximum payload capacity of 2,00 pounds, a towing capacity of 10,000 pounds (when properly equipped), and a zero to 60 time under four seconds. With instantaneous torque, the F-150 Lightning makes a great off-roader, with thick skid plates to protect the electronic components from rocks and tree stumps. You’ve never experienced anything quite like the F-150 Lightning, and once you do, you might find it hard to accept anything else.
Game-Changing Versatility
With no internal combustion engine on board, the all-electric F-150 Lightning found itself with 14.1 cubic feet of extra space. The engineers at Ford transformed this space into the Mega Power Frunk, a unique storage compartment that’s the size of a car trunk, but capable of being washed and drained like a truck bed. It’s capable of hauling up to 400 pounds, so it can work just as hard as you do. Speaking of working hard, the Ford Intelligent Backup Power function transforms your Lightning into a four-wheeled home generator in the event of a power outage. The Ford F-150 Lightning can power your home for three days – up to ten if you ration power carefully.
Long-Hauling Flexibility
The Ford F-150 Lightning makes range anxiety a thing of the past thanks to a standard 240-mile all-electric driving range. Not enough? An upgraded Extended-Range battery is available with a 320-mile range. An optional 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro is included with the bigger battery, but you don’t need a charging station to keep your truck going. The F-150 Lightning can charge from any 120V or 240V household outlet. While the Ford Charge Station Pro will fully charge a battery overnight, a household outlet can slow charge the battery and is perfect for topping the truck off at work or at home. You can depend on the Ford F-150 Lightning to take you anywhere and everywhere.
Trims & Specs
F-150 Lightning XLT
- Starting at $63,345 MSRP*
- Signature front end lighting
- Running boards
- 360-degree camera
- Interior Work Surface
- 9.6kW Pro Power OnBoard
F-150 Lightning Flash
- Starting at $69,995 MSRP*
- Extended-Range Battery (320 Miles est. Range)
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 2.4 kW Pro Power Onboard
- Mega Power Frunk
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0
F-150 Lightning Lariat
- Starting at $76,995 MSRP*
- 20-inch wheels
- Leather-trimmed heated and ventilated seats
- Power tailgate
- SYNC® 4A with 15.5-inch touchscreen
F-150 Lightning Platinum
- Starting at $84,995 MSRP*
- 22-inch wheels
- Nirvana leather heated and ventilated seats
- Extended-range battery (300 mile range)
- Bang & Olufsen premium audio
- Twin-panel moonroof
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