How Long Should the Battery Last in a Ford F-150 Lightning?

The EV batteries in the Ford F-150 Lighting are made to last between 10 and 20 years. This is well beyond the required EV battery warranty of eight years.

For drivers who utilize this Ford electric pickup truck every day, charging can be done, but it shouldn’t exceed 90% of the battery capacity. Most automakers, including Ford, recommend you only charge your battery to 100% when it’s time for a long road trip. Stopping at the 90% mark helps prolong the life of the battery, which could help this expensive part of your vehicle last closer to the 20-year mark.

How much does it cost to replace the F-150 Lightning battery pack?

The EV battery pack is the most expensive part of your electric truck. This item will eventually wear out, and the lifespan will be over, requiring the EV batteries to be replaced. Currently, the standard range battery costs $28,556 to replace, while the extended battery will cost you $35,960. This exorbitant cost could mean many Ford electric truck owners choose a lease over a purchase or will trade in their trucks after several years.

Still, if you know you can get ten years out of this electric truck, it might be worth buying. Let’s take a look at what the Ford F-150 Lightning offers.

How far can you drive?

Until EVs hit the market, driving range wasn’t a concern for most people. This is mostly because refueling with gasoline only takes a few minutes, unlike the overnight charging time required for an EV. The F-150 Lightning has a standard driving range of 240 miles and can give you up to 320 miles of driving when you choose the extended-range battery. This can certainly be enough range for daily driving.

What does this Ford electric truck offer?

Ford offers this electric in four trims: Pro, XL, Lariat, and Platinum. The Pro trim is the only one limited to the standard range battery. Every model has two electric motors, giving the F-150 Lightning standard 4WD.

Pro Trim

The base Pro trim gives you:

• Mega Power Frunk
• LED headlights
• Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Lane-departure warning
  • Lane-keep assist
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reverse automatic emergency braking
  • Rearview camera
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Pro Power Onboard
• Heated front seats
• Ford Charge Station Pro
• Three 120-volt power outlets
• USB charge ports
• Front tow hooks
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Remote keyless entry
• Four selectable drive modes: Normal, Tow/Haul, Sport, Off-Road
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• 12-inch digital instrument cluster
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Sync 4 infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• 6-sepaker audio system

The Pro trim can be upgraded with an onboard scale in the bed, the Max Trailer Tow Package, and a 9.6-kW Pro Power Onboard upgraded. The Tow Technology Package is also available, adding:

• Heated power mirrors
• 360-degree camera
• LED side mirror spotlights
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist
• Pro Trailer Hitch Assist

XLT Trim

Step up one level to the Ford F-150 Lightning XLT, and you’ll have:

• Heated side mirrors with spotlights
• Power-adjustable pedals
• 8-way power driver’s seat
• Front parking sensors
• 360-degree camera
• Lighted running boards
• BoxLink bed system
• Color-keyed bumpers
• SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Extended work surfaces
• SiriusXM 360L

The XLT trim can be upgraded with the 312A XLT Equipment Group, which gives you:

• 20-inch gray alloy wheels
• 10-way power driver’s seat
• Power passenger seat
• Heated steering wheel
• Intelligent Access key fob
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power tailgate
• LED box lighting
• Tailgate step
• Adaptive cruise control
• Traffic sign recognition

Lariat Trim

Head to the Lariat trim, and your Ford electric truck includes:

• Leather upholstery
• Power sliding rear window
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Bang & Olufsen 8-speaker audio system
• Power tailgate
• 15-inch Sync 4 touchscreen
• Power folding side mirrors
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• 9.6-kW Pro Power Onboard
• Push-button start
• Power tailgate
• Driver’s seat memory
• Leather upholstery
• Wireless charging pad

The Lariat trim can be upgraded with the 511A Equipment Group High Group, which gives this truck:

• Twin-panel moonroof
• Tow Technology Package
• Heated rear seats
• Rain-sensing wipers
• power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Ford Active Park Assist
• BlueCruise

Platinum Trim

The top trim of the Ford F-150 Lightning is the Platinum trim. This model gives you:

• BlueCruise – Hands-free driving system
• Active Park Assist 2.0
• Nirvana leather upholstery
• Bang & Olufsen Unleashed 18-speaker sound system
• Extended-range battery (standard)
• 22-inch wheels
• Massaging front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Leather, wood, and chrome interior accents
• Tow Technology Package
• Twin-panel moonroof
• Max Trailer Tow Package
• Active Park Assist 2.0

Does the Ford F-150 Lightning have a long enough battery life for you?