Granted, that's what Ford was going for, but a little bit of life injected into this truck would do it some good give it 700 horsepower and a boost button, you cowards. Rumors of a hot-pot version have me excited about what the F-150 Lightning could be in the future, but for now, it feels less like a toy and more like a very good tool. My list of issues with this truck is basically one, and it’s a minor one: The Lightning might be too normal. This one lost a little over 20 percent of its quoted range when driven sedately. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning remains a deeply impressive rig. Even clever features like the fold-down shifter and fold-up workbench carry over from the gas model. Verdict: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Range Test Review. From its initial cross-country shakedown to running. The Lighting can tug up to 10,000 pounds when equipped with the $865 Max Trailer Package and the payload can hold just over 2,000 pounds. (Images: TFL Studios) Roman and Tommy go into what went right (and wrong) with the Ford F-150 Lightning over this truck’s first 10,000 miles. Towing and hauling are even on par (on paper). The ride is comfortable, the handling is decent enough for a full-sizer (aided by the Lightning-exclusive independent rear suspension), and the cabin has all the same very good tech and features you’ll find throughout the rest of the Ford range. Beyond its basic-but-likable styling, the cabin and drive experience feel akin to a traditional F-150. On the one hand, I love how “normal” the Lightning is. In October, Ford had a record month for F-150 Lightning sales. The GMC Hummer EV and the Tesla Cybertruck are spaceships by comparison. The plans call for cutting its investment by nearly 1.5 billion and expected jobs to 1,700. The design is totally inconspicuous compared to some of the other “edgy” electric trucks out there, and I prefer my styling on the anonymous side. Unless you really have a keen eye, the Lightning looks like any other gas-powered F-150. Least Favorite Thing: It’s Just A Truck.My ass, however, still hasn’t thawed out from those freezing-cold leather chairs. Fortunately, thanks to the charger, maximizing range via preconditioning wasn’t a major priority. My week with the Lightning, just prior to Christmas, was among the coldest of the season in Michigan and while I instructed the truck to warm itself at H Hour, D Day while on my Grizzl-E Classic charger, it never did the deed. The downside is that Ford didn’t update the convoluted system for programming preconditioning and charging. But still, it’s good to see a modern vehicle get updates like a smartphone’s operating system. Coachmen Freedom Express 246RKS: Grand Design Imagine 2910BH: TRAILER WEIGHT: 3,140 lb: 5,260 lb: 7,218 lb: LENGTH: 17 ft. In fact, so far as I can tell, they were mostly minor, with menus and options laid out in different locations. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum Towing Test Forest River. The changes to Sync 4A were not earth shattering. To my surprise, the very good Lightning was a little better when it arrived, boasting an updated version of the Sync 4A infotainment system.Īutomakers do a great deal of crowing about the potential of over-the-air updates, but finally seeing it in person is something different entirely. ![]() Using a Level 2 charger, they’ll go from 15 per cent to 100 per cent in 10 hours and 13 hours, respectively.I received a Ford F-150 Lightning about two weeks after we crowned it ’s Best Truck and InsideEVs’ Best EV, mainly because I was so impressed during testing that I wanted a week with it all to myself. For starters, the Lariat is quicker than the loaded Platinum. Using a DC fast-charger, the respective 15-per-cent-to-80-per-cent charge times are 44 and 41 minutes. Pros: What We Like Theres a lot to like about this 'lesser' Lightning. Oddly, Ford has not disclosed the size of either battery pack, seemingly of the belief customers are instead solely interested in range and charging times. ![]() Two lithium-ion liquid-cooled battery packs will be offered: a standard-range (with an EPA estimated range of 370 km) and an extended-range (483 km). Company executives have gone to great lengths to underscore this is not a niche vehicle, but rather is intended as a high-volume model. It’s telling that there is no ‘Launch’ edition, a clear signal that Ford is not dipping its toe in the water with this EV. All 2022 F-150s will be super crew configuration with a 5.5-foot bed. When the first models arrive in Canadian showrooms next spring, there will be two to choose from: a commercial-oriented entry model starting at $58,000, and a well-equipped XLT model with an MSRP of $68,000.
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