The beauty of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is that, at its core, it's an F-150. That means it retains the goodness of Ford's best-selling pickup, with a comfortable interior, rugged construction, and plenty of high-tech features. It also has good range on a full charge and is impressively quick. Just note that its tow rating isn't as robust as the capabilities of gas-powered F-150s, and its range drops dramatically when pulling a trailer.Read full review
Impressive range with the extended-range battery option
Battery can be used to power tools, appliances and more
Cons
Range drops off considerably under towing
Can feel overly soft and wallowy when driving over big bumps
Cost becomes prohibitive in upper trim levels
What's new
Mobile power cord now includes Tesla-style NACS adapter
Minor updates to standard feature availability
Part of the first Ford F-150 Lightning generation introduced for 2022
Overview
Take America's best-selling pickup, swap out its gas drivetrains with electric motors and a big battery pack, and you've created the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning, one of the best electric pickup trucks you can buy. The Lightning retains just about everything we already like about the F-150, including the ability to haul a heavy load or tow a trailer, and with the big battery option we've managed to go 345 miles on a full charge in our independent testing. It even looks like a regular F-150. With the exception of a minor reshuffling of features and options, the 2025 F-150 carries on unchanged from the previous model year.
According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.
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Cost to Drive
$108/mo
F-150 Lightning
vs
$232/mo
Truck Avg.
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
Am I Ready for an EV?
EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work
If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station
Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more
Edmunds spotlight: Full-size truck capability but with a catch
When we say the F-150 Lightning is capable, we mean it. Its 5.5-foot-long bed can haul up to 2,235 pounds, and thanks to its maximum of 775 lb-ft of torque, the Lightning can tow up to 10,000 pounds. Granted, that's less than a fully kitted-out gas-powered F-150 can pull, but that's plenty for most small or midsize trailers. However, while short-distance towing isn't an issue, the Lightning's range drops significantly when towing, up to 50%. If you're planning on a long-distance trip with a trailer, some extra planning will definitely be involved.
Competitors to consider
Though electric pickup trucks sound like a niche product, there are a surprising number of choices for buyers. Ford's natural rival Chevrolet has the Silverado EV, along with its corporate cousin GMC Sierra EV. There's also the Ram 1500 Rev, Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck. The Rivian has more off-road capability, and the Cybertruck's "look at me" factor can't be beat. Check out our test team's Expert Rating of the Lightning to see where it excels and where it comes up short.
What’s it like to live with?
We bought a 2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat with the optional extended-range battery as part of the Edmunds long-term test program. We are enjoying the usual benefits of a crew-cab pickup — mainly that there's plenty of space for people and stuff. Check out Edmunds' Lightning long-term test for all the details.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our Verdict
Great
8.4
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The beauty of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is that, at its core, it's an F-150. That means it retains the goodness of Ford's best-selling pickup, with a comfortable interior, rugged construction, and plenty of high-tech features. It also has good range on a full charge and is impressively quick. Just note that its tow rating isn't as robust as the capabilities of gas-powered F-150s, and its range drops dramatically when pulling a trailer.
How does the F-150 Lightning drive? Of course not every EV, especially a truck, needs to accelerate quicker than many sports cars, but the Lightning does exactly that. We took a Lightning Platinum — this trim comes with the big battery — to our test track and it ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds flat. A quad-motor Rivian R1T we tested was a bit quicker than that, but suffice to say the Lightning lives up to its name. We found braking similarly impressive for something so heavy.
Handling isn't the strong suit of any pickup truck, but the Lightning proved friendly and stress-free on both twisty roads and the open highway. We also enjoyed the Lightning's one-pedal driving (a common feature on EVs that allows the driver to both accelerate and brake using only the accelerator pedal). It was both predictable and plenty strong enough that we almost never used the mechanical brakes. As you'd expect, a giant swell of power is just a twitch of your right foot away, but the Lightning never felt jumpy or overpowered and proved just as easy and intuitive to drive as any other EV or any gas-powered F-150.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the F-150 Lightning? The Lightning features a fully independent rear suspension, which delivers a smoother ride than the regular F-150. But on the downside, the Lightning can feel a bit too soft and wallowy when driving over undulating pavement. This is especially true of trucks equipped with the bigger battery. Road, tire and wind noise is kept to low volumes. Most of the Lightning's electric propulsion sounds are not the least bit obnoxious or overly weird. The climate control system is effective and powerful, requiring little adjustment to maintain your desired temperature.
Interior
9/10
How’s the interior? Much like the standard F-150, the Lightning offers a huge number of available features. Fortunately, the interior layout is intuitive, so you never have to second-guess what you're reaching for. You can adjust most of the truck's big knobs and controls even when you're wearing gloves. We especially like the available 15.5-inch touchscreen because of its crisp-looking graphics and quick response times. It also looks great in the Lightning's cavernous interior.
A wide range of seat, steering wheel and pedal adjustments ensure a fit for drivers of all shapes and sizes. The crew cab's spaciousness means you won't be short on room either. Ample exterior visibility is afforded in part by large windows and a scalloped section in the front door that clears a view around the side mirrors. The optional surround-view camera system provides visibility all the way around too.
How’s the tech? The Lightning uses Ford's newest in-car tech to great success. We like the available 15.5-inch center touchscreen that's supported by physical controls, such as a volume knob. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is present and has wireless connectivity. Ford's onboard navigation system is responsive and cleanly designed, but it's not so overly minimalistic like some competitor systems.
The Platinum trim, which is what we tested, includes an excellent 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system that creates a rich sound environment. Our test truck also had a comprehensive suite of advanced driver aids including Ford's BlueCruise. This system allows for hands-free driving on most divided U.S. highways. It generally works well, but sometimes it can be hard to discern whether the truck is fully in its hands-free mode.
As with the regular F-150, you can get the Lightning with many features to help with towing, including a built-in scale to help with balancing trailer weight, trailer reversing guidance, and an integrated trailer brake controller.
Towing and Storage
8.5/10
How are the towing and storage? Electrifying the venerable F-150 didn't really change how useful it is on a daily basis. Interior storage borders on cavernous, and there's room in both rows for all manner of gear and equipment. The rear seats flip up and feature lockable storage and are bolstered by the Lightning's power-operated front trunk. Boasting 14 cubic feet of storage capacity (that's larger than the trunks of many sedans), including a drain for wet storage, the Lightning is ideal vehicle for tailgating. The Rivian R1T might offer more clever storage options, but the F-150's are more convenient.
Maximum towing capacity ranges from 5,000 to 10,000 pounds, depending on the truck's configuration. The Lightning's robust power makes it easy to tow a trailer, even up steep grades, but the range drops precipitously when towing and could be as little as 100 miles depending on conditions.
How are the range and efficiency? The Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum (which is what we tested) has an EPA-estimated range of 300 miles. The EPA also estimates the truck will use 51 kWh of electricity per 100 miles driven. On paper, these estimates make the Lightning slightly less efficient than the Rivian R1T.
In the Edmunds EV Range Test, we managed to drive 332 miles on a full charge, easily exceeding the EPA's estimates. During that time our test truck used slightly less electricity than estimated: 45.4 kWh per 100 miles. That bests the results we achieved with a quad-motor Rivian R1T on the same route, which traveled 317 miles and used 46.9 kWh of electricity per 100 miles.
We've also tested the F-150 Lightning to find out how quickly it can charge at public DC fast-charging stations. In our independent Edmunds EV Charging Test, a Lightning Platinum was able to gain 319 miles of range for every hour of charging. That's slow in the context of all EVs but the rival Rivian R1T isn't really any better.
Value
8/10
Is the F-150 Lightning a good value? The Lightning can get pretty expensive in its top trim levels, but you are getting a lot of features and capability for your money. Build quality and materials are just as good as they are on the standard F-150. There's potential value in picking the base Pro trim, but the standard battery pack isn't really suited for long-range driving or towing.
Ford's bumper-to-bumper warranty of three years/36,000 miles and powertrain coverage of five years/60,000 miles are fairly standard. The Rivian R1T offers better coverage, but both the F-150 and R1T offer the same five years/60,000 miles for roadside assistance and eight years/100,000 miles on the battery.
Wildcard
8/10
Free of gimmicks, the Lightning is more or less a fully electrified F-150 and should appeal directly to current F-150 owners looking for a modern interpretation of their favorite truck. The interior is a smidge more modern, but other than the lack of a rumbling truck engine, the F-150 feels, drives and can be used just like any other F-150. That is perhaps the greatest achievement of the Lightning — it's an electric truck for people who like to drive trucks.
Which F-150 Lightning does Edmunds recommend?
With little changed from last year, we still think the midlevel Flash trim level is the sweet spot for the Lightning. It comes standard with a host of advanced driving aids, including adaptive cruise control and Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving system. It's also the least expensive model to receive the extended-range battery pack.
The overall sentiment about the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is mixed. Owners love its smooth and quiet ride, spacious interior, and fast, powerful performance. However, many found issues with its electric range, charging availability, and some technical features like the touchscreen. Some owners also expressed frustration with Ford's customer service and the cost of additional features.
This summary is AI-generated from the text of owner reviews
I have had the 2023 Ford F150 Lightning platinum about 2 months- Great fit and finish
Super smooth ride and Glides on the highway with ease- Super fast- Looks great- Plenty of space- Lots of storage space
Leather seats are comfortable but they need more thigh support-
Infotainment is not easy to operate-
Most disappointing thing is the range of the extended battery pack- I bought it … with the understanding that I could get at least 80% of the estimated range- 240 miles
I commute 220 miles per day- Mostly Highway
Capacity drops from 306 miles to 90-128 miles after driving 110 miles to work- This is driving the truck on cruise control 65-70 miles an hour- I am typically the slowest person driving on slow lane on the highway worried that I won’t get to work on a single full charge- I try to turn off the heat and radio to conserve energy and still can’t get the range I thought I would get- Typically I have to switch cars at work to a gasoline car in order to get back home- I leave it charging on a charger at the parking lot in my hospital until the next day when it is fully charged in order to get back home- I have called Ford about this and they tell me range is based on many factors including speed weather electric usage of heat air conditioning etc- So basically I bought a 90k dollar truck that I can’t drive the way I want to because of the poor range of the battery pack. This truck is not for long commutes greater than 100 miles on the highway- City driving is not an issue with the range- The truck would be near perfect if the EV range was truly 300 miles. Unfortunately customers are not informed that if you intend to drive it on the Highway at speeds greater than 50 miles per hour you will only get 50-55% of the range advertised on paper- I believe this is a dishonest practice to sell a vehicle to a customer where specific needs are not met based on the information provided- This is a fantastic truck for short commutes and city driving otherwise consider getting a Hybrid-
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning, so we've included review for other years of the F-150 Lightning since its last redesign.
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Key safety features on the F-150 Lightning include:
Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
FAQ
Is the Ford F-150 Lightning a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 F-150 Lightning both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 F-150 Lightning gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 33 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the F-150 Lightning has 14.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Ford F-150 Lightning. Learn more
What's new in the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning:
Mobile power cord now includes Tesla-style NACS adapter
Minor updates to standard feature availability
Part of the first Ford F-150 Lightning generation introduced for 2022
To determine whether the Ford F-150 Lightning is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the F-150 Lightning. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the F-150 Lightning's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 F-150 Lightning and gave it a 8.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 F-150 Lightning gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 33 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 F-150 Lightning is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
The least-expensive 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Fleet 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $49,780.
Other versions include:
Pro Fleet 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD) which starts at $49,780
XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD) which starts at $63,345
Flash 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB w/Prod. End 3/25 (electric DD) which starts at $67,995
Flash 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD) which starts at $69,995
Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD) which starts at $76,995
Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD) which starts at $84,995
What are the different models of Ford F-150 Lightning?
If you're interested in the Ford F-150 Lightning, the next question is, which F-150 Lightning model is right for you? F-150 Lightning variants include Pro Fleet 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD), XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD), Flash 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB w/Prod. End 3/25 (electric DD), and Flash 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD). For a full list of F-150 Lightning models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
Is there an EV tax credit or rebate for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
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