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Ranked #14 in Electric Vehicles

Ford F-150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 Lightning ranks #14 out of 25 electric vehicles with a calculated score of 8.5 / 10. The quintessential full-size American pickup electrified, offering standard dual-motor 4WD, up to 9.6 kW Pro Power Onboard home backup, and a massive Mega Power Frunk.

Good For

  • Job site tool power and home backup
  • Enclosed 400L lockable Mega Frunk
  • Traditional pickup truck ergonomics

Not For

  • Long-distance heavy trailer range
  • Compact urban garage parking

Specifications

Range 320 mi
Peak charge 155 kW
Price $50k–70k
Body Truck
Drive AWD

Editor's Analysis & Field Notes

The Ford F-150 Lightning preserves everything truck buyers expect from the legendary F-Series while leveraging electric propulsion to create unique advantages. Dual-motor all-wheel drive is standard, pumping out up to 580 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque for a 0-60 sprint of 4.0 seconds. With the Extended Range battery, it earns an EPA rating of 320 miles. Where the Lightning truly shines is utility. Its lockable 400-liter front trunk (Mega Power Frunk) holds two sets of golf clubs and includes four 120-volt electrical outlets with 2.4 kW output. In the bed, Ford's Pro Power Onboard delivers up to 9.6 kW of 120V and 240V electricity, capable of powering an entire residential home during grid outages. It remains the most sensible electric truck on sale.

Score Breakdown

Calculated from electric vehicles category weights on a 10-point scale:

Sub-Score Weight Score
Performance 30% 8.6 / 10
Value 25% 8.4 / 10
Reliability 15% 8.1 / 10
External 20% 8.7 / 10
Popularity 10% 8.5 / 10

Independent Reviews & Consensus

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