Ford Teases Tesla With Charging Adapter Included With F-150 Lightning
Ford will be including a charging adapter with its all-new 2022 F-150 Lightning that supports other EVs like Tesla. According to factory documentation notes, this adapter does not come included with the all-electric pickup truck, but it seems that with its first round of deliveries, Ford wanted to spread the word about the Lightning’s capabilities. Those who pre-ordered the F-150 Lightning will see this adapter included with their pickup as an appreciative gesture. The Lightning is one of Ford’s first EVs alongside the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Both have seen heightened interest and demand given their performance standards and high capability. We’ll take a look at this adapter and see how F-150 Lightning owners can utilize it given that the pickup features a Pro Power Onboard generator.
Ford Ships Out Adapter For F-150 Lightning Owners
Ford recently started deliveries for the all-new 2022 F-150 Lightning and customers who pre-ordered an F-150 Lightning have started to receive theirs. According to an online Lightning Owners forum, some of these customers have been shipped an adapter that fits with a J1772 plug. This is similar to Ford’s portable charger and can be adapted for other vehicles like a Tesla. We’re not sure if Ford included this adapter as a form of jest toward Tesla, but according to the factory documentation notes, there’s no indication that the adapter ships with the F-150 Lightning. Ford may have simply included the aftermarket adapter to spread the word about the F-150 Lightning’s capabilities. About the adapter, the Blue Oval stated they were to, “lend a hand if needed.”
The 2022 F-150 Lightning comes equipped with a Pro Power Onboard generator. This generator is Ford’s sophisticated integrated solution that utilizes the Lightning’s battery to provide power wherever owners need it. The generator offers several available power outlets with two 120 volt outlets in the cab, four in the bed, and four in the frunk. There’s also a 240-volt outlet available for the truck bed. With the Ford Mobile Charger hooked into the onboard generator, owners can charge whatever they need including another vehicle like say a Tesla.
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning starts at an MSRP of $39,974 (plus destination fee). The all-electric pickup offers 563 horsepower as well as 775lb-ft of torque with an extended range battery. This battery also provides the electric pickup with 320 miles of range. Those using the Pro Power Onboard generator will have up to 9.6kW of power available. For charging, the pickup features an 80-amp charge station that can fully charge the F-150 Lightning in just 8 hours. With so much capability, the F-150 Lightning will prove a tough competitor for other EVs like Tesla.
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