The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a Ford truck that gives you the power of an F-150 with electric motors that make it a green vehicle. Our team at Richmond Ford West is excited to introduce our neighbors from Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville to this mean, green F-150.
Whether you're looking for a truck to help you get some work done or a truck for everyday use, the Ford F-150 Lightning will no doubt impress. Give this review a read to learn about the performance, towing capacity, and cabin dimensions of the F-150 Lightning.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Power and Performance
The Ford F-150 Lightning has the power of two motors and a battery behind it. You have two options for the battery for the F-150 Lightning-a standard-range battery and an extended-range battery. The standard-range battery gives you 426 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. You can even travel as far as an EPA-estimated 230 miles on a full charge.
If you're looking for more horsepower and a longer range, the extended-range battery is the option for you. The available extended-range battery offers a whopping 563 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. Looking to travel far? With the extended-range battery, you can get an EPA-estimated 300 miles.
To help you with traction on or off-road, the F-150 Lightning has a standard 4x4 drivetrain and standard drive modes. These drive modes allow you to maintain control in various conditions or terrains. These modes include:
- Normal
- Sport
- Tow/Haul
- Off-Road

2022 F-150 Lightning Towing and Payload Capacity
When you purchase a truck, you want to know that it can tow whatever you need to haul. The F-150 Lightning is an electric vehicle up for a challenge. When properly equipped, the F-150 Lightning has a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds. With this much towing capacity, tow things like:Â Â Â
- Boats
- Midsize Campers
- Horse Trailers
Need to fill up the truck bed with cargo, bricks, or other equipment to take to a work site? The F-150 Lightning has a maximum payload capacity of 2,000 pounds.
To help you get the most out of your truck bed, the available onboard scales keep track of how much weight you've loaded. That way, you know how much more you can add to this trip or if you need to remove any weight before you leave.
F-150 Lightning Interior Dimensions
The Ford F-150 Lightning seats five and a full cabin gives everyone enough room to get comfortable. Long-legged passengers will be comfortable in the front or rear rows with 43.9 inches of legroom in the front and a maximum of 43.6 inches of legroom in the rear.
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You won't have to worry about anyone being squashed, either, with 66.7 inches of shoulder room in the front and 66 inches in the rear. The hip room is just as impressive with:
- 62.5 inches in the front
- 62.6 inches in the rear
Test Drive the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Want to experience the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning for yourself? Our friends and neighbors living around Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville can visit Richmond Ford West to get behind the wheel. Our team will help you discover all the F-150 Lightning offers and what features might meet your needs.
Contact us to schedule a test drive today.