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How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Ford F-150 Lightning

Flash Extended Range configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.

Battery

131 kWh

Range

320 mi

Efficiency

2.1 mi/kWh

MSRP

$54,995

The Ford F-150 Lightning is a practical, long-range electric vehicle with a 131 kWh battery pack. With 2.1 miles/kWh efficiency, it offers 320 miles of EPA-rated range. As an electric truck, it combines utility with zero-emission driving.

Ideal For
  • Long-distance travel and road trips
  • Work and hauling needs

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Cost to Charge Ford F-150 Lightning at Home

Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.

Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
47.6 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$8.57
Cost per full charge
$23.58
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$85.71
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,028.57

Home Charging Breakdown

Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 476 kWh

Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 5,714 kWh

Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $2.86

EPA range per full charge: 320 miles

Cost to Charge Ford F-150 Lightning at Public Charging Stations

100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.

Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
47.6 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$21.43
Cost per full charge
$58.95
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$214.29
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$2,571.43

Public Charging Breakdown

Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $7.14

Extra monthly cost vs home: $128.57 higher

Extra annual cost vs home: $1,542.86 higher

Compared to gas baseline: spend $1,179.43/year more

Charging Costs by State

Top 5 cheapest states for Ford F-150 Lightning: Idaho, North Dakota, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri

StateRateMonthly CostAnnual CostRank
Idaho$0.12/kWh$57.14$685.71#1
North Dakota$0.12/kWh$57.14$685.71#2
Arkansas$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#3
Louisiana$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#4
Missouri$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#5
Montana$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#6
Nebraska$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#7
Oklahoma$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#8
Tennessee$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#9
Utah$0.13/kWh$61.90$742.86#10
Georgia$0.14/kWh$66.67$800.00#11
Iowa$0.14/kWh$66.67$800.00#12
Kentucky$0.14/kWh$66.67$800.00#13
Nevada$0.14/kWh$66.67$800.00#14
South Dakota$0.14/kWh$66.67$800.00#15
Washington$0.14/kWh$66.67$800.00#16
Wyoming$0.14/kWh$66.67$800.00#17
Kansas$0.15/kWh$71.43$857.14#18
Mississippi$0.15/kWh$71.43$857.14#19
North Carolina$0.15/kWh$71.43$857.14#20
Alabama$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#21
Arizona$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#22
Colorado$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#23
Florida$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#24
Minnesota$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#25
New Mexico$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#26
Oregon$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#27
South Carolina$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#28
Texas$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#29
Virginia$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#30
West Virginia$0.16/kWh$76.19$914.29#31
Indiana$0.17/kWh$80.95$971.43#32
Illinois$0.18/kWh$85.71$1,028.57#33
Ohio$0.18/kWh$85.71$1,028.57#34
Wisconsin$0.18/kWh$85.71$1,028.57#35
Delaware$0.19/kWh$90.48$1,085.71#36
Michigan$0.20/kWh$95.24$1,142.86#37
Pennsylvania$0.20/kWh$95.24$1,142.86#38
Maryland$0.21/kWh$100.00$1,200.00#39
New Jersey$0.23/kWh$109.52$1,314.29#40
Vermont$0.24/kWh$114.29$1,371.43#41
Alaska$0.26/kWh$123.81$1,485.71#42
New York$0.26/kWh$123.81$1,485.71#43
Connecticut$0.27/kWh$128.57$1,542.86#44
New Hampshire$0.27/kWh$128.57$1,542.86#45
Maine$0.28/kWh$133.33$1,600.00#46
Massachusetts$0.31/kWh$147.62$1,771.43#47
Rhode Island$0.31/kWh$147.62$1,771.43#48
California$0.32/kWh$152.38$1,828.57#49
Hawaii$0.40/kWh$190.48$2,285.71#50

How Long Does It Take to Charge?

Level 1 (120V outlet)

Speed: 2-3 miles/hour

Time to full: 82-110 hours

Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage

Level 2 (240V home)

Speed: 14-17 miles/hour

Time to full: 12-19 hours

Best for: Daily home charging

DC Fast Charging

Speed: up to 250 kW (95 miles in 15 min)

Time to 80%: about 35 minutes

Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups

Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo

Full Specifications

Model Year2024
TrimFlash Extended Range
Battery Size131 kWh
Range320 miles
Efficiency2.1 mi/kWh
Charging SpeedL1: 2-3 miles/hour; L2: 14-17 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 250 kW (95 miles in 15 min)
Seating5 seats
Categorytruck
MSRP$54,995

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to charge Ford F-150 Lightning?

Ford F-150 Lightning typically models around $85.71 per month at $0.18/kWh, depending on your home vs public charging mix.

What is the cost of a full charge for Ford F-150 Lightning?

A full battery cycle is about $23.58 at $0.18/kWh, and the model is rated around 320 miles of range.

How long does charging usually take for Ford F-150 Lightning?

Typical windows are 82-110 hours on Level 1, 12-19 hours on Level 2, and around 35 minutes to reach 80% on DC fast charging.

How does Ford F-150 Lightning compare to gas costs yearly?

Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.90/gal, this model can save roughly $363.43 per year in energy cost.

Who is Ford F-150 Lightning best suited for?

Ford F-150 Lightning is a strong fit for long-distance travel and road trips and work and hauling needs, with 2.1 mi/kWh efficiency and 320-mile range.

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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.90/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.