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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: A closer look at the Blue Oval's game-changing EV

This pickup truck offers quiet accommodations, loads of storage space and the ability to tow up to 10,000 pounds, all with zero tailpipe emissions.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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This is it, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck.

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Aside from a few minor tweaks, this rig looks pretty much identical to a standard F-150.

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Since there's no engine, the Lightning has a large front trunk, or Mega Power Frunk in Ford parlance. 

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An F-Series pickup, the Lightning rides on a traditional ladder frame for long-haul durability.

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Four-wheel drive is standard thanks to an electric motor at each end. 

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This truck offers a carlike ride thanks to its independent rear suspension. 

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Inside, you're sure to notice the infotainment screen, which clocks in at a mammoth 15.5 inches. 

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The front-end styling is subtly different from other F-150s but still plenty attractive. 

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Despite its nearly silent powertrain, this truck is a beast off road. 

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For many, Many, MANY more photos of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, keep clicking through this gallery.

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