2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: What’s New?
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning sees enhancements across its trim levels, introducing new features and refinements. From the Flash trim to the top-tier Platinum, Ford has updated the electric pickup to appeal to a wider range of buyers.
Flash Trim Enhancements
Starting with the Flash trim, Ford introduces upgrades that enhance both functionality and aesthetics. These include:
- 20-inch wheels
- LED bed lighting
- A power-operated tailgate with an integrated step
Inside the cabin, the Flash features:
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Upgraded front seats with lumbar adjustment
- Power adjustment for the front passenger seat
- A heated steering wheel
- A 15.5-inch touchscreen
- An eight-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Wireless device charging
Additionally, the Flash and higher trims incorporate Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 and offer a 90-day trial of Ford’s BlueCruise, a hands-free semi-autonomous highway driving system. Buyers can extend BlueCruise activation through a one-year subscription, a monthly plan, or a one-time purchase that remains active for the vehicle’s lifespan.
Lariat Trim Level Enhancements
The Lariat trim adds visual flair, with body-color mirrors and a dark-gray grille panel, replacing the black components found on less expensive trims. Other notable features include:
- A twin-panel moonroof
- A power-sliding rear window
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Inside, the Lariat’s cabin is enhanced with:
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Ambient lighting
Platinum Trim Premium Features
At the top of the lineup, the Platinum trim elevates the luxury experience with:
- Real leather upholstery
- Genuine oak wood trim
- A 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
The Platinum also features:
- 22-inch wheels
- A standard Max Trailer Tow Package, which adds a locking rear axle and an integrated trailer brake controller.
Furthermore, the Platinum trim includes a 9.6-kW Pro Power Onboard setup, offering eleven 120-volt outlets and a 240-volt plug, designed for powering heavy-duty electrical equipment.
Powertrain and Range Details
All F-150 Lightning models come standard with two electric motors, one powering each axle, providing four-wheel drive. The XLT is equipped with the 98-kilowatt-hour Standard Range battery, estimated to deliver up to 240 miles of range. The rest of the lineup uses an Extended Range pack.
- The Lariat and Flash models have a range of 320 miles.
- The Platinum, due to its larger wheels, offers a slightly lower range of 300 miles.
Ford claims these batteries can recharge from 15% to 80% in just over 40 minutes using a DC fast charger.
The XLT’s smaller battery limits motor output, with 452 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque. The Flash utilizes a smaller version of the extended range battery, with 123 kWh, producing 536 hp and the same 775 pound-feet of torque. The remaining F-150 Lightning models, with the 131-kWh extended range pack, generate 580 hp and the same torque output.
