Ford F-150 Lightning Battery Pack Capacities Confirmed

Quietly, we're getting closer to commercial launch time for the Ford F-150 Lightning. The Blue Oval carmaker won't be the first to offer an electric pickup truck, but it's sure to be the one that sells the most of them.

The Lightning is expected in the middle of next year, and Ford will start taking official orders on it in January. Up to now, Ford has been accepting unit reservations.

This week, Ford confirmed the capacities of the battery packs that will be available with the model. Car and Driver magazine reports that the base configuration will get one offering 98 usable kWh. Standard on two of the three versions, XLT and Lariat, it will power two motors running on each axle, offering a combined 426 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque.

Ford estimates the battery's range at 230 miles, or 370 km. Recharging from 15 to 80 percent capacity will take 14 hours on a 240-volt outlet (32-amp rating) and 10 hours on that 240-volt outlet but using Ford's 80-amp Pro charging station. With a 150-kW DC fast charger, it takes 44 minutes to reach 80 percent.

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