2025 Ford F-150 Lightning

Price Range: $49,780 - $84,995

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8.4

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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.

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Pros

Pro:An EV with true truck credentials
Pro:Comfortable ride
Pro:Impressive range with the extended-range battery option
Pro:Battery can be used to power tools, appliances and more

Cons

Con:Range drops off considerably under towing
Con:Can feel overly soft and wallowy when driving over big bumps
Con:Cost becomes prohibitive in upper trim levels

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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Review

Overview

Written by automotive expert Alex Nishimoto

1/22/2025

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.

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.

Which F-150 Lightning trim 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.

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Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

Ford F-150 Lightning models

The 2025 F-150 Lightning comes in one of five trim levels: Pro, XLT, Flash, Lariat and Platinum. All Lightnings come in a crew-cab body style with a 5.5-foot bed. The Pro and XLT trims have a standard-size battery pack and dual electric motors that give the truck all-wheel drive. Maximum power is 452 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. A larger extended-range battery pack comes fitted to the Flash, Lariat and Platinum. Horsepower rises to 580 hp with the bigger battery. Standard and optional feature highlights for each trim include:

Pro
This work-oriented trim comes standard with:

18-inch gloss black wheels
LED headlights
DC fast-charging capability (up to approximately 155 kW)
Class IV-style trailer hitch
Electronic-locking rear axle (can enhance traction in low-speed situations)
Vinyl seats
Black vinyl floors
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated front seats

The Pro also has:

Digital instrument cluster
12-inch infotainment screen
Satellite radio
Integrated navigation system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (includes wireless connectivity)
Six-speaker sound system
Eight 120-volt household-style electrical power outlets (four in the front trunk, two in the bed and two in the cab; max output of 2.4 kW)

Standard driver aids include:

Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

XLT
Includes all of the Pro's features and adds:

Carpeting
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Power-adjustable pedals
Rear window defroster
Underseat rear storage
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Lightning and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Pro Trailer Backup Assist (knob-based steering system to make reversing with a trailer easier)
Onboard scales (measure the weight of the truck's payload)

Flash
Adds to the XLT with:

20-inch alloy wheels
Power tailgate with integrated step
Keyless entry and push-button start
Power-adjustable front passenger seat
Heated steering wheel
15.5-inch touchscreen display
Eight-speaker B&O audio system
Wireless phone charger
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Ford's BlueCruise (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways; subscription-based)

Lariat
The Lariat comes with all of the above and adds:

Twin-panel sunroof
Power-sliding rear window
Power-adjustable steering column
Leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats

Platinum
Comes with nearly all of the bells and whistles, including:

22-inch wheels
Upgraded leather upholstery and interior trim
Massaging front seats
14-speaker B&O audio system
Max Trailer tow package (detailed below)
Pro Power Onboard (upgrades the household-style power outlets to provide a maximum of 9.6 kW of electricity)

Some of the key features found on the upper trim levels, such as BlueCruise and Pro Power Onboard, can be added to the lower trims as optional equipment. Other notable options include:

Max Trailer tow package

Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
Increased maximum tow capacity
Electronic locking rear axle

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At a Glance:

7 Colors
5 Trims
2 Packages
$62,995starting MSRP

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Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

I love my F150 Lightning electric truck!

Alaska contractor, 04/11/2024

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)

I have three gas trucks for my contracting business. While I really like them all (2 Chevys and 1 Ram), I've been spending $9,000 on gas! While I have been a Chevy (or Toyota) guy all my life, currently Ford offers the best, work-ready electric truck. I wanted an electric truck for a couple years and finally bought a Lightning about three weeks ago. I love it! It feels like a … regular truck that happens to be electric - and that means its crazy fast and offers one pedal driving (which is awesome)! This Lightning has a much smoother ride than my older trucks - in fact the ride feels a little bouncy / squishy, but its smooth for a truck. I bought the Lariat trim. The large sunroof is amazing! and the huge display is great. The seats are very comfortable and the back seat area is huge. My first complaint is that my higher trim truck didn't come with a bed liner, but I just got one sprayed in. I will be ordering a truck cap for it soon. My other trucks have 6.5 or 8 foot beds - I would have chosen a larger bed if that was an option. Hopefully that will be in the future. Charging it has home has been easy. My shop already had 14-50 (50amp 220V outlet) outside. I leave every day with a full battery. I have solar panels on my house, so for 7 months of the year I'm charging for free (after the panels' sunk cost) with green power. And now I laugh when I drive by gas stations (unless I'm in one of my gas trucks - then I cry because it costs over $120 to fill them). I live in Alaska. The range does drop a lot in the cold. Next winter it will be parked in the garage, which will help. This is not the best 'road trip to remote areas truck' (I will keep a gas truck for that), but for a work truck with a daily radius under 250 miles, this truck can't be beat! I also have a Tesla Y that I bought one year ago, when it seemed like that it would be a couple years before electric trucks would be affordable. Suddenly there are great deals on the F150 Lightnings - so I snapped one up - and recommend others do too! If I had to pick one, I'd chose the Lightning over the Tesla because I need trucks for my work. But I still love the Tesla as well. The Tesla technology, driver interface are more advanced than the Ford - they are simpler and more intuitive. The Ford software is okay, but a bit clunkier. The Lariat interior on the Ford is like a luxury car whereas the Tesla's are spartan (but elegant in their simplicity).

Poor EV range on the highway

Orlando Icaza, 03/23/2024

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)

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 …

I’ve owned this truck for last 22 months

Lightening owner, 04/02/2023

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)

The best truck I’ve ever owned. This is my 4th F150. I saw one person talking about updates, which are seamless if you have scheduled auto updates and make sure 12 battery is in good condition and charged. Real solid car. Loving every bit of it. Will never go ICE. Best to charge over night @level 2. Occasionally, I use 80 amp pro charge station for few hrs which pumps @>19kW/Hr. I …

Tech is terrible

Rob-NJ , 05/25/2023

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD SB (electric DD)

I love the truck and it is very fast but the technology is horrible. The Bluetooth and car play keep switching back and forth and you can’t have a conversation while using nav. I have reached out to ford several times but they don’t care. Pretty embarrassing to be driving a 2023 electric truck and I have to wear earbuds so I can be on a call. Ford you need to be better than this.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning, so we've included reviews for other years of the F-150 Lightning since its last redesign.

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning