The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning: An Electric Powerhouse on Wheels

The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning continues its legacy from the previous model year, with no major modifications to its all-wheel drive powertrain, which is powered by a battery and dual motors.

This electric pickup truck comes with two battery options: a 98-kilowatt-hour (kWh) Standard Range (SR) battery or a 131-kWh Extended Range (ER) battery. Ford only discloses the net capacity of these batteries, not the total capacity.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Combined range for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning remains consistent with the 2023 model year. The base models with the SR battery can travel up to 240 miles, while the ER battery models can reach up to 320 miles. The premium Platinum model, despite its larger wheels, boasts a range of 300 miles.

Switching from the SR to the ER battery, which is an increase of 33 kWh or 36%, can extend the range by as much as 80 miles or one-third:

• F-150 Lightning SR with 18-inch wheels: 240 miles
• F-150 Lightning ER with 20-inch wheels: 320 miles
• F-150 Lightning ER with 22-inch wheels: 300 miles

The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning SR with 18-inch wheels has an estimated energy consumption of 68 MPGe, or approximately 496 watt-hours per mile (2.0 miles/kWh), including charging losses.

Despite its larger 20-inch wheels, the ER battery model is more efficient, with an EPA rating of 70 MPGe, translating to 481 Wh/mi or 2.1 miles/kWh. The Platinum model, with its larger 22-inch wheels, is the least efficient version, rated at 66 MPGe or 511 Wh/mi (2.0 miles/kWh).

For comparison, the smaller Rivian R1T with a dual-motor powertrain achieves 75 MPGe (449 Wh/mi or 2.2 mi/kWh) with a 106-kWh battery, and 78 MPGe (432 Wh/mi or 2.3 mi/kWh) with a 135-kWh battery. These figures are based on the standard 21-inch wheels and road tires.

It’s worth noting that the highway MPGe ratings are significantly lower than the combined values. We estimate that the EPA Highway range could be roughly 25-32 miles or about 10% lower. However, this is a rough estimate as the MPGe number includes charging losses.

After several price adjustments, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning now starts at an MSRP of $54,995 for the commercial Pro version and $62,995 for the XLT version, plus a destination charge of $2,095.

The model is fully eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, although not all versions fall under the $80,000 price cap for the incentive. The Platinum version, for instance, does not qualify.

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Source: InsideEVs

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