It was both predictable and plenty strong enough that we almost never used the mechanical brakes. We also enjoyed the Lightning's one-pedal driving (a common feature on EVs that allows the driver to both accelerate and brake using only the accelerator pedal). Handling isn't the strong suit of any pickup truck, but the Lightning proved friendly and stress-free on both twisty roads and the open highway. The Lightning needed only 127 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is about the same as a standard F-150. We found braking similarly impressive for something so heavy. A quad-motor Rivian R1T we tested was a bit quicker than that, but suffice to say the Lightning lives up to its name. We took a Lightning Platinum - this trim comes with the big battery - to our test track and it ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds flat and cleared the quarter mile in just 12.7 seconds at a tick over 106 mph. How does the F-150 Lightning drive? Of course not every EV, especially a truck, needs to accelerate quicker than many sports cars, but the Lightning does exactly that. But overall we're excited about the new F-150 Lighting and think it's a great pick if you want the advantages of an EV combined with pickup truck utility. And there could be reasons for considering the rival Rivian R1T or GMC Hummer EV instead. There are some caveats to utilizing these capacities in real-world situations check our Expert Rating for our test team's complete evaluation of how the Lightning performs. You also get a pretty neat front trunk where the regular F-150's engine would normally be. The same could be said for the Lightning's payload figures. This is less than the max payload figure for a regular F-150 but still plenty useful. Properly equipped, the F-150 Lightning has a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds. Of course, the Lightning is a truck and is expected to do truck things. BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free driver assist feature that works on select highways, is offered as well. The Lightning also offers the F-150's existing Pro Power Onboard feature that consists of household-style electrical plugs that you can use to power tools and other electronic devices. The 15.5-inch touchscreen on premium models is awash with features, from driving modes to electronic payload scales. Ford has deliberately designed the Lightning to be recognizable as an F-150, but this hasn't stopped it from using some of the beneficial technology found in other Ford EVs.
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