Electric · 2022–2025
Ford F-150 Lightning
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Ford F-150 Lightning.
- Energy use
- 29.8 kWh/100km
- 2025 official
- UK
- 2.1 mi/kWh
- 70 MPGe US
- Range
- 482 km
- 300 miles
What a F-150 Lightning costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $11.61 per 100 km | $1,277 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $9.82 per 100 km | $1,090 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £11.83 per 100 miles | £828 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $8.62 per 100 miles | $1,164 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Electric | 29.8 kWh/100km | 2.1 mi/kWh | 70 MPGe | 482 km |
| 2024 | Electric | 30.7 kWh/100km | 2.0 mi/kWh | 68 MPGe | 514 km |
| 2023 | Electric | 30.7 kWh/100km | 2.0 mi/kWh | 68 MPGe | 482 km |
| 2022 | Electric | 30.7 kWh/100km | 2.0 mi/kWh | 68 MPGe | 482 km |
Ford F-150 Lightning questions
How much electricity does the Ford F-150 Lightning use?
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning uses 29.8 kWh/100km officially (2.1 mi/kWh, 70 MPGe). Its official range is 482 km (300 miles).
How much does a Ford F-150 Lightning cost to run a year?
At today's average electricity prices and a typical year's driving: $1,277 in New Zealand, $1,090 in Australia, £828 in United Kingdom, $1,164 in United States.
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What will a drive in your F-150 Lightning cost?
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