2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Review
Ford electric half-ton with nearest EPA (2025) ~66–72 MPGe combined by pack/trim. 2026 Lightning EPA not listed at research time. Axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning
Lightning is Ford's battery-electric F-150 for buyers who want half-ton utility with electric torque and Ford dealers. Trade-offs: MPGe well below crossover EVs; tow/payload still need config-specific OEM labels.
What's confirmed (EPA — nearest year 2025)
2026 F-150 Lightning EPA rows were not listed on the bymodel pages we fetched. Nearest published 2025 rows:
- Lightning 4WD ER2: 72 MPGe combined (79/65)
- Lightning 4WD ER1 / PRO ER1: 70 MPGe combined (78/63)
- Lightning 4WD SR: 68 MPGe combined (76/61)
- Lightning Platinum 4WD: 66 MPGe combined (73/60)
Do not treat 2025 MPGe as a 2026 rating until EPA lists 2026 Lightning.
Practical notes
Extended-range packs generally lead efficiency in that set. Cross-shop Silverado EV, Cybertruck, and gas F-150 Hybrid if range anxiety or tow duty cycle dominates. Publish max tow only from Ford OEM trailering materials for the exact MY/config.
Safety
Score pending pending IIHS/NHTSA pages explicitly for this MY.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (nearest year; 2026 not listed) — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2025FordF-150_Lightning.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Ford — F-150 Lightning — https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/f150-lightning/ (OEM)