The Ford F-150 Lightning’s battery size is either 98 kWh or 131 kWh depending on your trim level. Those batteries can take the Lightning between 230 miles and 320 miles on a full charge.

Ford’s F-150 truck is a well-known and well-loved pickup truck that is a staple on American roads. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be innovated! Ford released its first all-electric truck line in the F-150 Lightning this year and it’s holding its own in the EV game. But just how much power does the Lightning’s battery options put out?

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How big is a Ford F-150 Lightning’s battery?

The 2022

Ford F-150 Lightning

’s battery size is either 98 kWh or 131 kWh depending on the trim level.

Across all Lightning trims, the battery packs come with lithium-ion batteries. In each standard range trim, your lithium-ion battery will have a capacity of 98 kWh that can take you an estimated range of 230 miles. If you go for an extended range option, you’ll see a whopping 131 kWh capacity with a range of 300 to 320 miles.

Each Lightning battery is covered under warranty too! Warranty protection will be extended for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, and covers repairs, replacements, and adjustments to your battery components. To fully cash in on the warranty, keep the battery technology updated as new system updates roll out.

Ford also recommends consistently maintaining a mid-level charge rather than recharging to 100% daily is better for battery longevity. If you’re not planning a

road trip

, keeping the battery level between 20% and 90% is best.

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Ford F-150 Lightning battery, range, and charging specs

Ford opened up preorders for the F-150 Lightning beginning in 2021 but closed them when roughly 200,000 orders flooded in. Retail ordering hasn’t reopened since, and while some of the preorders started rolling out this past spring, some may be waiting until 2023 to try out their new EV truck.

The exact specs for your eagerly awaited EV truck—including the battery capacity, estimated range, and

charging time

—vary depending on the trim level ordered. Check out the table below to get an idea of what the F-150 Lightning trims can do, but keep in mind that these values are estimates and can differ slightly depending on things like your driving environment and the type of charger you use.

Model year	Trim	Battery capacity	Range	Charging time @ 240V
2022	Pro Standard	98 kWh	230 mi	10 to 15 hrs
	XLT Standard	98 kWh	230 mi	10 hrs
	XLT Extended Range	131 kWh	320 mi	10 to 13 hrs
	Lariat Standard	98 kWh	230 mi	10 hrs
	Lariat Extended Range	131 kWh	320 mi	10 to 13 hrs
	Platinum Extended Range	131 kWh	300 mi	10 to 13 hrs

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How does the Lightning’s battery measure up to the competition?

Let’s be honest, an all-electric pickup truck like the Ford F-150 Lightning is an impressive feat in and of itself. But how does it compare to the other electric vehicles on the market today?

Model	Battery capacity	Maximum range
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning	98 kWh or 131 kWh	320 mi
2022 Rivian RIT	135 kWh	314 mi
2022 GMC Hummer EV	210 kWh	329 mi
2022 Tesla Model 3	50 kWh or 82 kWh	358 mi
2022 Tesla Model S	100 kWh	412 mi
2022 Tesla Model Y	75 kWh	330 mi
2022 Nissan Leaf	40 kWh or 62 kWh	226 mi
2022 Volkswagen ID.4	77 kWh	280 mi
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5	58 kWh or 77 kWh	303 mi
2022 Kia EV6	58 kWh or 77 kWh	310 mi

There is no doubt that the Ford, Rivian, and

GMC

electric trucks in this lineup hold their own next to EV behemoth

Tesla

and the others, especially when we compare battery sizes. But in terms of range and how far a charge will get you, Tesla is still ahead of the game.

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How to save on Ford F-150 Lightning insurance

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