2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Range & Performance

Fayetteville and America’s favorite pickup truck, the Ford F-150, is now available as an electric vehicle that goes by the name of the Ford F-150 Lightning. While the Ford F-150 Lightning ditches the standard V6 and V8 engines that pickup trucks are known for, the pickup’s power has not taken a hit by any means. It’s just as powerful as its traditional models AND its driving range makes this electrified pickup far more efficient than its traditional counterparts, who are known for gas-guzzling engines that aren’t very environmentally friendly. The Ford F-150 Lightning range and performance specs are just proof that this electrified F-150 is the future of the jobsite and off-roads.

Ford F-150 Lightning Range & Performance by Battery

The Ford F-150 Lightning range depends on the type of batter you choose to equip your pickup truck with. With the Lariat and XLT trims, you have the option to choose from the Standard 98.0-kWH battery (SR), or the Extended Range 131-kWH (ER). The SR battery is the only option for the base Lightning Pro trim, and the ER battery is the only available option on the range-topping Platinum trim.

Standard 98.0-kWh Battery (SR)

• Trims: Pro, XLT, Lariat
• Range: 240 miles
• Horsepower: 452 horsepower
• Torque: 775 lb-ft
• Max. Towing: 7,700 pounds
• Max. Payload: 2,000 pounds

Extended-Range 131-kWH Battery (ER)

• Trims: XLT, Lariat, Platinum
• Range: 320 miles
• Horsepower: 580 hp
• Torque: 775 lb-ft
• Max. Towing: 10,000 pounds
• Max. Payload: 1,800 pounds

Ford Lightning Range While Towing

One unfortunate circumstance is that the Ford Lighting range while towing decreases. How much driving range you’ll lose when towing with the Ford Lightning depends on how heavy the load is. So, how much is the Ford F-150 lightning range impacted while towing something half its maximum towing capacity away from Rogers to your next destination? Heavy towing with the Standard 98.0 kWh Battery drops from 240 miles to around 100 to 125 miles. For the Extended Range 131-kWH battery, you can expect the driving range to drop from 320 miles to around 150 to 200 miles. So, expect the Ford Lightning range while towing to cut in half.

Of course, as EV electric technology evolves, the Ford F-150 Lightning range won’t be as negatively impacted while towing. Maybe the Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t ideal for you if you plan on towing long distance, but it’s performance, efficiency, towing capacities, and strength makes this electrified pickup a great choice for those who need their pickup primarily for the nearby jobsite or simply play and off-roading around Springdale.

Experience New Thrills With the Ford F-150 Lightning at Superior Ford

The familiar thrills associated with Ford pickups still remain, but are more exhilarating and novel than ever before with the Ford Lightning. Experience the electrified pickup for yourself when you test drive your favorite model from our Ford F-150 lightning inventory in Siloam Springs by contacting us online or calling us at 479-599-2045 today.