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2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning MPGe & Charging Cost
4 model years · 66–72 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning at a glance
The 2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning covers 4 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 66–72 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $1,290 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the ER2 4WD (72 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The best combined rating in the generation, 72 MPGe, was reached in 2025.
2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Electric | 66–72 MPGe | $1,290–$1,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Electric | 66–70 MPGe | $1,320–$1,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Electric | 66–70 MPGe | $1,320–$1,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Electric | 66–70 MPGe | $1,320–$1,390 | First year |
What the 2025 ER2 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$108
$1,290 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.15
Per 100 miles
$8.60
Five years
$6,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$2,160less a year
Class median $3,450 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning MPGe
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 70 to 72 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $1,320 to $1,290, $30 less.
EPA range 240–320 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER2 (Most efficient) | 4WD | 47 | 72 | 300 mi | $1,290 |
| ER1 | AWD | 48 | 70 | 320 mi | $1,320 |
| PRO ER1 | AWD | 48 | 70 | 320 mi | $1,320 |
| SR | AWD | 49 | 68 | 240 mi | $1,360 |
| Platinum | AWD | 51 | 66 | 300 mi | $1,390 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning MPGe
66–70 MPGe · $1,320–$1,390/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 70 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,320.
EPA range 240–320 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Range (Most efficient) | AWD | 48 | 70 | 320 mi | $1,320 |
| PRO Extended Range | AWD | 48 | 70 | 320 mi | $1,320 |
| F-150 Lightning | AWD | 49 | 68 | 240 mi | $1,360 |
| Platinum | AWD | 51 | 66 | 300 mi | $1,390 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning MPGe
66–70 MPGe · $1,320–$1,390/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 70 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,320.
EPA range 240–320 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Range (Most efficient) | AWD | 48 | 70 | 320 mi | $1,320 |
| F-150 Lightning | AWD | 49 | 68 | 240 mi | $1,360 |
| Platinum | AWD | 51 | 66 | 300 mi | $1,390 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning MPGe
66–70 MPGe · $1,320–$1,390/yr
EPA range 230–320 miles.
Electric configurations (3)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Range (Most efficient) | AWD | 48 | 70 | 320 mi | $1,320 |
| F-150 Lightning | AWD | 49 | 68 | 230 mi | $1,360 |
| Platinum | AWD | 51 | 66 | 300 mi | $1,390 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the ER2 4WD: $3,380 in Hawaii and $900 in Louisiana, a $2,480 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2025 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2022-2025 (1st gen)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
EPA rates the 2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning at 66–72 MPGe combined across 15 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 ER2 4WD, is rated 72 MPGe (79 city, 65 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
The ER2 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 72 MPGe, in 2025. The lowest top rating, 70 MPGe, was in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How much does it cost to charge a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the ER2 4WD costs about $1,290 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,290–$1,390 a year. That is a $100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 100 miles?
About $8.60 per 100 miles for the ER2 4WD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $8.60 and $9.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The ER2 4WD is rated 79 city and 65 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 14 MPGe.
How does the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The ER2 4WD costs about $1,290 a year to fuel, $2,160 less than the class median of $3,450, and less than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 131 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
EPA rates the range at 240–320 miles depending on configuration, and the ER2 4WD goes 300 mi. Efficiency is 47–51 kWh per 100 miles (66–72 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,290–$1,390 a year, or $8.60 per 100 miles for the ER2 4WD.
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 70 to 72 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $1,320 to $1,290, $30 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2025 against 4 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning for that year.