Ford F-150 Lightning

Year

Photo: Ford

The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $59,995 – $110,495 Payments

Fuel consumption N/A

Awards Best pickup truck of 2024 coupe

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Specifications

Ford has invested massively in electrification and the F-150 Lightning is the crown jewel. Two main configurations are available. One offers 452 horsepower and a 98kWh battery enabling 386 km of range, while the second packs 580 horsepower and a 131kWh battery for 515 km of range. Pro, XLT, Lariat and Platinum models make up the lineup. Oh, and there’s a new F-150 Lightning Flash built on the XLT and featuring the extended-range powertrain.

The Car Guide rating 75%

Pros

Interesting theoretical range
Smooth and balanced on the road
Many practical solutions

Cons

Significantly reduced range with load
Long charging times
Prices that keep changing

Global rating

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	N/A
Safety	N/A
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

Full-size pickup trucks

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	N/A
Safety	N/A
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2024

Significant price reduction, Pro trim available to the public. New LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) batteries coming soon. Flash version coming in spring 2024.

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Recalls

none