Exclusive: How Fast Does The Ford F-150 Lightning Charge?
Exclusive: How Fast Does The Ford F-150 Lightning Charge?
The 2022 Ford F150 Lightning is set to hit showrooms in a few days
The 2022 Ford F150 Lightning is set to hit showrooms in a few days
and while many of the car's features are discussed, described and discussed on InsideEV and other news
and while many of the car's features are discussed, described and discussed on InsideEV and other news
sites, little is known about how well the car will charge from the outside. Input data provided by Ford
sites, little is known about how well the car will charge from the outside. Input data provided by Ford
Here, InsideEV is known for its in-depth analysis of EV charging more than any other EV site
Here, InsideEV is known for its in-depth analysis of EV charging more than any other EV site
and Ford is paying attention. When I attended the F150 Lightning First Drive event
and Ford is paying attention. When I attended the F150 Lightning First Drive event
Darren Palmer, vice president of Ford's electric vehicle program
Darren Palmer, vice president of Ford's electric vehicle program
and Linda Zhang, senior engineer, F150 Lightning presented me with Lightning charging data and said they
and Linda Zhang, senior engineer, F150 Lightning presented me with Lightning charging data and said they
wanted me to be the first. That's because we do a good fill analysis.
wanted me to be the first. That's because we do a good fill analysis.
This is a line chart of charging power versus state of
This is a line chart of charging power versus state of
charge and charging time, so it cannot be published
charge and charging time, so it cannot be published
Ford
has already revealed information that the Lightning with extended battery capacity will charge from 15% to 80% in 41 minutes
Ford
has already revealed information that the Lightning with extended battery capacity will charge from 15% to 80% in 41 minutes
A vehicle with a standard battery takes 45 minutes to achieve the same result.
A vehicle with a standard battery takes 45 minutes to achieve the same result.
The standard range battery is smaller, but takes longer to charge from 15% to 80% because the maximum charge
The standard range battery is smaller, but takes longer to charge from 15% to 80% because the maximum charge
rate is slightly slower and the charging curve is less aggressive. Larger batteries provide faster charging rates in a charging curve that accounts for slower charging times.
rate is slightly slower and the charging curve is less aggressive. Larger batteries provide faster charging rates in a charging curve that accounts for slower charging times.