Ford F-150 Lightning: energy use, battery size and what it costs to charge
EPA figures for 2024, 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (4 configurations), plus the cost to charge at home in every U.S. state at May 2026 electricity prices.
46.81 kWh/100mi · 201st of 223
The Ford F-150 Lightning uses 46.81 kWh per 100 miles. Across the 223 electric cars on sale that figure runs from 23.1 to 66.1, which puts this one among the thirstier.
How much does it cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning?
At the U.S. average residential price of 19.42¢ per kWh, a Ford F-150 Lightning costs about $9.09 per 100 miles, $24.55 for a full charge, and $1,091 a year at 12,000 miles. The same car costs $736 a year in Nevada and $2,961 in Hawaii — a 4.0× difference driven entirely by where you plug in.
Ford F-150 Lightning vs. a petrol car
A typical new gasoline full-size pickup returns 18 MPG. At $4.32 a gallon — the U.S. average for the week of 2026-09-14, up 14.3% on the year — that is $23.99 per 100 miles against $9.09 for the Ford F-150 Lightning on average-priced electricity. Over 12,000 miles the fuel difference is $1,788 a year in favour of the electric car.
- Nevada $736
- Texas $895
- California $1,951
- Hawaii $2,961
Cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in every state
| State | ¢/kWh | vs. last year | Per 100 mi | Full charge | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 13.11 | +6.9% | $6.14 | $16.57 | $736 |
| Nebraska | 13.25 | +0.8% | $6.20 | $16.75 | $744 |
| Utah | 13.37 | +2.1% | $6.26 | $16.90 | $751 |
| Louisiana | 13.49 | +5.9% | $6.31 | $17.05 | $758 |
| Tennessee | 14.07 | +1.8% | $6.59 | $17.78 | $790 |
| Arkansas | 14.12 | +5.6% | $6.61 | $17.85 | $793 |
| North Dakota | 14.12 | +3% | $6.61 | $17.85 | $793 |
| Kentucky | 14.26 | +6.4% | $6.68 | $18.02 | $801 |
| Oklahoma | 14.33 | +5.1% | $6.71 | $18.11 | $805 |
| Idaho | 14.37 | +19.1% | $6.73 | $18.16 | $807 |
| North Carolina | 14.74 | +10.2% | $6.90 | $18.63 | $828 |
| Mississippi | 14.88 | +5.8% | $6.97 | $18.81 | $836 |
The other 39 states
| State | ¢/kWh | vs. last year | Per 100 mi | Full charge | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14.91 | +15% | $6.98 | $18.85 | $838 |
| New Mexico | 15.06 | +2.6% | $7.05 | $19.04 | $846 |
| Florida | 15.10 | -1.6% | $7.07 | $19.09 | $848 |
| Montana | 15.14 | +2.2% | $7.09 | $19.14 | $850 |
| Arizona | 15.18 | -0.3% | $7.11 | $19.19 | $853 |
| Wyoming | 15.24 | +2.4% | $7.13 | $19.26 | $856 |
| South Dakota | 15.36 | +8% | $7.19 | $19.42 | $863 |
| West Virginia | 15.45 | -2.3% | $7.23 | $19.53 | $868 |
| South Carolina | 15.55 | +5.1% | $7.28 | $19.66 | $873 |
| Kansas | 15.71 | +4.5% | $7.35 | $19.86 | $882 |
| Iowa | 15.93 | +3.9% | $7.46 | $20.14 | $895 |
| Texas | 15.94 | +4.5% | $7.46 | $20.15 | $895 |
| Missouri | 16.22 | +1.9% | $7.59 | $20.50 | $911 |
| Oregon | 16.32 | +3.3% | $7.64 | $20.63 | $917 |
| Georgia | 16.36 | +2.5% | $7.66 | $20.68 | $919 |
| Alabama | 16.40 | +2.1% | $7.68 | $20.73 | $921 |
| Colorado | 17.13 | +6.8% | $8.02 | $21.65 | $962 |
| Virginia | 17.22 | +13.1% | $8.06 | $21.77 | $967 |
| Indiana | 17.51 | +6.2% | $8.20 | $22.13 | $984 |
| Minnesota | 17.52 | +2.3% | $8.20 | $22.15 | $984 |
| Ohio | 19.19 | +9.7% | $8.98 | $24.26 | $1,078 |
| Delaware | 19.29 | +6.2% | $9.03 | $24.38 | $1,084 |
| Wisconsin | 19.56 | +5.6% | $9.16 | $24.72 | $1,099 |
| Illinois | 19.89 | +8.7% | $9.31 | $25.14 | $1,117 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73 | +10.4% | $10.17 | $27.47 | $1,221 |
| Maryland | 21.84 | +13.2% | $10.22 | $27.61 | $1,227 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | +10.4% | $10.76 | $29.06 | $1,291 |
| Connecticut | 24.32 | -10.6% | $11.38 | $30.74 | $1,366 |
| District of Columbia | 24.39 | +7.4% | $11.42 | $30.83 | $1,370 |
| Vermont | 24.44 | +6.3% | $11.44 | $30.89 | $1,373 |
| New Jersey | 24.95 | +0.3% | $11.68 | $31.54 | $1,401 |
| New Hampshire | 27.01 | +14.9% | $12.64 | $34.14 | $1,517 |
| Alaska | 28.21 | +5% | $13.21 | $35.66 | $1,585 |
| Rhode Island | 29.23 | +8.9% | $13.68 | $36.95 | $1,642 |
| New York | 29.49 | +11.1% | $13.80 | $37.28 | $1,657 |
| Maine | 29.59 | +5.2% | $13.85 | $37.40 | $1,662 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61 | -2.4% | $13.86 | $37.43 | $1,663 |
| California | 34.74 | +3.4% | $16.26 | $43.91 | $1,951 |
| Hawaii | 52.72 | +28.7% | $24.68 | $66.64 | $2,961 |
Every Ford F-150 Lightning configuration compared
| Year / configuration | kWh/100mi | mi/kWh | Battery (est.) | Range | MPGe | 240V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range | 48.15 | 2.08 | 138.7 kWh | 320 mi | 70 | 14.6 h |
| 2024 F-150 Lightning 4WD | 49.57 | 2.02 | 107.1 kWh | 240 mi | 68 | 11.9 h |
| 2025 F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | 46.81 | 2.14 | 126.4 kWh | 300 mi | 72 | 13.7 h |
| 2025 F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 | 48.15 | 2.08 | 138.7 kWh | 320 mi | 70 | 14.6 h |
Questions people ask about the Ford F-150 Lightning
How many kWh per 100 miles does a Ford F-150 Lightning use?
The Ford F-150 Lightning uses 46.81 kWh per 100 miles on the EPA combined cycle, which works out to 2.14 miles per kWh. Across all 4 EPA-rated configurations it ranges from 46.81 to 49.57 kWh per 100 miles.
How big is the Ford F-150 Lightning battery?
Its usable battery capacity works out to roughly 126.4 kWh. EPA does not publish battery size directly, so this is calculated from EPA range (300 miles) and rated energy use, corrected for charging losses — expect a few kWh of error against the manufacturer figure.
How much does it cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning at home?
About $24.55 for a full charge at the U.S. average residential electricity price of 19.42¢ per kWh, or $9.09 per 100 miles. Over a year at 12,000 miles that is $1,091. In Nevada the same driving costs $736; in Hawaii it costs $2,961.
How long does a Ford F-150 Lightning take to charge on a 240V charger?
EPA rates it at about 13.7 hours for a full charge on a 240-volt (Level 2) charger. A standard 120-volt household outlet takes roughly five to six times longer; DC fast charging is far quicker but costs considerably more per kWh than charging at home.
Is a Ford F-150 Lightning cheaper to run than a gasoline car?
On fuel alone, yes. A Ford F-150 Lightning costs about $9.09 per 100 miles in electricity. A typical new gasoline full-size pickup manages 18 MPG, which at $4.32 a gallon costs $23.99 per 100 miles — $14.90 more. Over 12,000 miles the difference is $1,788 a year in the EV's favour. This compares fuel only — not insurance, depreciation, maintenance or your state's EV registration fee.
Cars to compare it with
Almost identical energy use
These use within a fraction of a kWh per 100 miles of the Ford F-150 Lightning, so running cost is effectively a wash between them — the decision comes down to everything else.
| Electric car | kWh/100mi | Range | Battery (est.) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ8 e-tron | 46.17 | 253 mi | 105.1 kWh | $1,076 |
| Vinfast VF 8 Eco | 46.17 | 256 mi | 106.4 kWh | $1,076 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robo taxi | 47.47 | 168 mi | 71.8 kWh | $1,106 |
| Jeep Recon MOAB | 47.47 | 222 mi | 94.8 kWh | $1,106 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE | 45.55 | 235 mi | 96.3 kWh | $1,062 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 48.15 | 422 mi | 182.9 kWh | $1,122 |
Other electric full-size pickups
- Chevrolet Silverado EV — 48.15 kWh/100mi
- Rivian R1T Quad — 44.35 kWh/100mi
- Chevrolet Silverado EV 8WT — 49.57 kWh/100mi
- GMC Sierra EV — 49.57 kWh/100mi
- Rivian R1T All-Terrain — 43.21 kWh/100mi
- Rivian R1T AT — 51.85 kWh/100mi
- Tesla Cybertruck — 41.1 kWh/100mi
- Rivian R1T — 38.74 kWh/100mi
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup — 63.59 kWh/100mi
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X — 63.59 kWh/100mi
Other Ford electric cars
- F-150 Lightning PRO — 48.15 kWh/100mi
- F-150 Lightning Platinum — 51.07 kWh/100mi
- F-150 Lightning SR — 49.57 kWh/100mi
- Mustang Mach — 31.5 kWh/100mi
- Mustang Mach-E Extended — 30.64 kWh/100mi
- Mustang Mach-E GT — 37.45 kWh/100mi
- Mustang Mach-E Rally — 39.19 kWh/100mi
Where these numbers come from
Energy use per 100 miles is 3,370.5 ÷ MPGe, because EPA
defines MPGe against 33.705 kWh per gasoline gallon equivalent. EPA meters
that energy at the wall, so charging losses are already included.
Usable battery size is EPA range × kWh per 100 miles ÷ 100 ×
0.90. The 0.90 corrects for the fact that EPA measures energy at the wall but
measures range from the pack; without it the estimate runs about 10% high.
It is an estimate, not a manufacturer specification — expect a few kWh of
error either way.
Cost assumes home charging at the state's average
residential electricity price (EIA, May 2026) and
12,000 miles a year. Public DC fast
charging costs considerably more; time-of-use plans can cost less.
The petrol comparison uses the median combined MPG of
current regular-gasoline, non-hybrid cars in this car's own EPA vehicle class
— not an all-car average — priced at the U.S. average retail price from the
EIA weekly series. It counts fuel only.