2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum in Atlas Blue Metallic
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum
Class: Tram
Driving miles: 204
Battery capacity: 131 kWh
EPA-estimated MPGe: 73 cities / 60 hours / 66 combinations
EPA Estimated Driving Range: 300 miles
| Corporate governance report card | |
|---|---|
| Rooms and Facilities | One |
| Power and performance | One |
| Fit and perfect | B + |
| Energy saving | One |
| Value | C + |
| The score of the report card is derived from the consensus of the test-driver assessments. All classes are compared with other vehicles in the same class. The value tier is for the specific trim level being evaluated and may not reflect Consumer Guide impressions of the entire product line. | |
| Comfortable Big & Tall | |
| Big boy | One |
| Tall guy | One |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. The “Large” rating is based on a male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, the “High” rating is based on a 6’6″ tall male tester. | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine Specifications | 580 hp |
| Engine type | Electric motorcycles |
| Transmission process | Automatic |
| Driver | Four-wheel drive |
Estimated range of the Consumer Guide (ideal conditions): 290-300 miles
Basic price: $90,874 (excluding $1,695 arrival fee)
Options on test car: Max Recline driver/front passenger seat ($345); Sturdy Mist Bed Sheet ($595)
Wish I had checked: $93,509
Quick hits
Wonderful thing: Lightning-fast acceleration, especially for a large pickup; innovative features that take full advantage of all-electric powertrain capabilities and packaging advantages; spacious cabin
Good: Pleasant ride quality for a large truck; The lighting system retains almost all the strengths and smart features available of the familiar conventional Ford F-150 pickup.
Not so good: Huge price increase for extended range batteries and premium trim levels; limited availability, at least for now; towing a trailer will reduce driving range; disadvantages of current US EV charging infrastructure
More info on F-150 Lightning availability and pricing
John Biel
Ford’s all-new electric F-150 pickup is called the Lightning. It comes with thunder: The starting price hovers as high as $92,569 on delivery.
Ka-BOOM!
Ford is strongly committed to the electric vehicle market by introducing the new F-150 Lightning for 2022 – an EV version of its best-selling F-150 full-size pickup truck.
You can get one for less (Fleet-Oriented Pro, $41,669; XLT, $54,669; Laries, $69,169) but that’s the entry cost for the luxury Platinum model that Consumer Guides tried. experience. With just two inexpensive options—at least by modern standards—the test truck was attached for $93,509.
Honestly, what we’ve got to say here about the exciting, if costly, new version of the company’s historically popular full-size pickup truck is now a complete summary. In June, as our testing took place, the manufacturer informed visitors to the Lightning 2022 website, “Due to high demand, the current five models are no longer available for retail order.” If you haven’t fulfilled your desire to be the first on the block to own one, here’s what you’re missing out on:
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Despite significant changes to its platform to transform it into a battery-powered vehicle, the F-150 Lightning still carries many components from its conventional internal combustion cousins - including internals. the seventh. The biggest change here is the available 15-inch vertical touchscreen display, borrowed from the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The F-150 Lightning was introduced as a SuperCrew four-door crew cab model with a 5.5-foot bed on a 145.4-inch wheelbase. Although clearly identified as a Ford half-ton pickup, it has unique styling details and many new features not found in other F-150s. The standard powertrain is a pair of electric motors that deliver a combined 452 hp or 580 with an available extended battery pack as standard in the Platinum. All-wheel drive is standard – two engines each driving one axle – and independent rear suspension instead of the direct rear axle with leaf springs used in other F-150s.
On the spacious inside, the first Lightning boasts an available 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, which is larger than anything else you’ll find in the rest of the 2022 F-150 lineup. . Since the electric motor and battery don’t require as much space as the internal combustion engine, the Lightning has room for a front-mounted trunk. This 14.1 cubic foot “frunk” is large enough for two golf bags.
Electric vehicle charging instructions
The fully digital instrument cluster doubles as a charging status indicator when the vehicle is parked. The warm weather during our testing required heavy use of air conditioning, so our specified range is a bit far from EPA estimates.
Ford says the 580-horsepower engine makes the Lightning the most powerful F-150 ever (a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds). Power delivery is eye-opening. It’s powerful, immediate – and quiet, perhaps the most radical departure from the conventional F-150 driving experience. The EPA’s estimated driving range with the extended 131 kWh battery pack is 320 miles — 90 more than the base battery pack is expected to offer — but the loaded Platinum model’s extras reduce it. estimated its EPA driving range down to 300 miles . In this driver’s 113.5-mile turn in the truck tested (with 81% city-style operation), he started with a specified 287-mile range, with a 97% toll and has a specified range of 176 miles (and 62% charged) “in the tank” when he gives up the keys, which suggests a fairly accurate range projection. Note, however, that the “jumper” battery trades range and capacity for some load capacity—the Lightning can carry 2000 pounds with the base battery or 1800 with the extended range unit.
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Like all full-size crew cabin pickups, the rear seats of the F-150 Lightning provide plenty of headroom and legroom, even for passengers of superior height. Platinum trim is standard with an enhanced storage system under the seats – the panel shown here flips up to create lockable, partitioned storage bins.
Going from all-coil suspension is pretty thick, although it can still flip a bit with an empty bed. Steering has good power. There’s a cozy, lightweight feel right in the nose without the heavy fossil fuel-powered engine up front. The Platinum comes standard with Ford’s BlueCruise semi-autonomous hands-free driving assistance system. We had little chance to test the system, as it requires approved two-lane highways (which Ford calls “Blue Zones”) to operate. BlueCruise isn’t quite as sophisticated as the enhanced version of Cadillac’s Super Cruise: It won’t make lane changes and seems more appropriate to split and ask the driver to re-drive under certain driving conditions. However, when this reviewer used it, it seemed to track the lane very well. It could hit the ping pong the first few times it drifted towards the lane markings but after that it settled and grips pretty well.
The interior look and feel is the same as any F-150 with the same border-savings for the large Sync4A display. (It’s also standard on Lightning Lariats.) The vertically oriented capacitive touch device enhances voice recognition and incorporates access to a full range of systems and features, including things like four drive modes and dual-zone automatic climate control. There is a physical volume dial on the face of the screen. This centralized control requires a lot of touch, but the choices in the desired functions are clearly displayed, which reduces the confusing guesswork found in some infotainment systems.
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A few highlights of Lighting’s smart cargo area: Like other F-150s, Lighting has carpentry aids such as prefabricated gauge markers and clip pockets built into the doors. after. The front trunk (which Ford scientifically names the Mega Power Frunk) includes four 120-volt household power outlets and a couple of USB ports.
What separates the ’22 Platinum from Lainst is that it’s a big step that starts on the outside with the 22-inch alloy wheels with bright machined surfaces and Ebony black painted recesses, the dual-panel moonroof. and windshield wipers, all standard. Interior differences include electrically adjustable tilt and telescopic with memory for the heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel; heated rear seats; genuine wood accent trim; Bang & Olufsen “Unleashed” 18-speaker sound system; and a lockable storage compartment under the rear seats. Additional technological features — with a focus on towing assistance — are Tractor Backup Assist, reverse guidance, integrated scorecards with “Smart Hitch”, Active Park Assist 2.0 and Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 with a range of safety screens and adaptive cruise control.
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The Mega Power Frunk is about the size of a compact trailer, and it can hold up to 400 pounds of cargo. An underfloor storage bin is deep enough to hold the Lightning’s charging cable, and the bin lid acts as a divider to keep groceries and other items from rolling around. The floor of the trash can includes drain slots (so it can be used as a cooler for tailgating parties, among other things) and an accessory battery that sits behind an access panel .
Other standard items found in some or all other Lightnings include Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity; navigate in dashes; a Wi-Fi hotspot; wireless charging; and the high-end 9.6 kW version of the Pro Power Onboard system can take advantage of the electric drivetrain to enable uses such as running power tools, plugging in crockpots to regulate events or even providing power for the house during a power outage. Heated and ventilated leather front seats, with 10-way adjustable driver’s seat memory function. The vehicle’s height — ground clearance is 8.4 inches — makes the standard dashboard welcome for shorter passengers. Function Work Surface The interior folds away from the large center console to make the interior more convenient when using a laptop — and benefit from a fold-down shift lever handle. In addition, the power tailgate includes Ford’s retractable step-up anti-stepping feature.
With the Lightning in 2022, Ford has taken the leap into the emerging EV pickup market, leveraging the popularity of the existing F-150 to do so. If you don’t know how it’s offered — or what the price is — you can easily get it for one.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning is an ambitious yet familiar electric vehicle that offers many real-world benefits beyond the green car credentials of an all-electric powertrain. It’s expensive in top trim, but so are the various luxury versions of the regular internal combustion engine truck.
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