Is the F-150 Lightning still being built?
Not the all-electric version. In its December 15, 2025 release, Ford said: "Production of the current generation F-150 Lightning has concluded." Ford says the next Lightning will be an extended-range EV (EREV), with no launch date announced. Ford's charging documents cover 2022 to 2025 trucks, so that is who this page is for.
For a used or leftover Lightning, the home setup depends on the exact model year and battery.
What onboard charger does my Lightning have?
Most Lightnings accept 48 amps (about 11.3 kW) on Level 2. Only 2022 and 2023 Extended Range trucks have Ford's 80 amp (19.2 kW) onboard charger for retail buyers. On 2024 and 2025 trucks, the 19.2 kW dual onboard charger was a fleet-only option. Anything above what your truck accepts adds cost without adding speed.
| Model year and battery | Onboard charger | Circuit that uses it fully |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 and 2023 Extended Range | 80 A (19.2 kW) | 100 A circuit, 80 A charger |
| 2022 and 2023 Standard Range | 48 A (11.3 kW) | 60 A circuit, 48 A charger |
| 2024 and 2025, all retail trucks | 48 A (11.3 kW) | 60 A circuit, 48 A charger |
| 2024 and 2025 fleet trucks with dual onboard charger | 19.2 kW | 100 A circuit, 80 A charger |
From Ford's Lightning charging FAQ, 2022 and 2025 spec sheets and 2024 and 2025 order guides. Ford quotes the 48 amp charger as 11.2, 11.3 or 11.5 kW in different documents; they describe the same 48 amp unit. The 2025 spec sheet marks the 19.2 kW charger "Fleet configuration only, not available for retail sale."
The charge port on every 2022 to 2025 Lightning is a CCS1 combo port, which takes a standard J1772 plug for Level 2. Any J1772 home charger works; the question is only how many amps it should deliver.
Which home charging setup should I choose?
For most Lightning owners, a 48 amp hardwired charger on a 60 amp circuit is the right answer, because that is the truck's limit. Owners of a 2022 or 2023 Extended Range truck can go to 80 amps on a 100 amp circuit if the panel allows. A NEMA 14-50 outlet with Ford's 30 amp Mobile Power Cord is the simpler, slower option.
| Setup | Breaker | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 48 A hardwired J1772 charger | 60 A | Every 2024 and 2025 retail truck and every Standard Range truck. Full speed for these trucks. |
| 80 A hardwired charger | 100 A | 2022 and 2023 Extended Range, or fleet dual-charger trucks, with panel capacity to spare. |
| NEMA 14-50 with Ford Mobile Power Cord | 50 A GFCI | Lower daily mileage, a portable setup, or a tight panel. Charges at 30 A. |
48 amps on a 60 amp circuit
EV charging is a continuous load, so the breaker must be at least 125 percent of the charger's rating: a 48 amp charger needs a 60 amp circuit. It needs a hardwired charger: by the same 125 percent rule, a 50 amp NEMA 14-50 circuit supports at most 40 amps of charging. Ford's own Connected Charge Station is a 48 amp hardwired unit; any quality 48 amp J1772 charger does the same job. More on circuit sizing in Level 2 EV charger installation, and on choosing hardware in our home EV charger guides.
80 amps on a 100 amp circuit
This only makes sense for a 2022 or 2023 Extended Range truck, or a fleet truck with the dual charger. Ford's comparison table notes that the Charge Station Pro's 80 amps "is only available when installed with a 100Amp wire and breaker." Ford's Home Backup Power page now says the Ford Charge Station Pro "is no longer for sale," so a new 80 amp install needs a different charger that is rated and listed for 80 amps. Tesla's Wall Connector and Universal Wall Connector, for example, top out at 48 amps.
Under the 2023 NEC, EV equipment rated over 60 amps also needs a readily accessible, lockable disconnect (summarized from Article 625.43; confirm with your city's building inspector how it applies to your install).
NEMA 14-50 with the Mobile Power Cord
Ford rates its Mobile Power Cord at 30 amps (7.2 kW) on a 240 volt NEMA 14-50 outlet and 12 amps on 120 volts. It was included with 2022 trucks and became an extra-cost option on 2024 and 2025 trucks. If you have a 2023 truck, check your window sticker or order paperwork to see whether one was included. In Utah, a receptacle installed for EV charging needs GFCI protection under NEC 625.54, even though Utah removed 240 volt receptacles from the general garage GFCI rule. See home EV charger installation for the hardwired versus outlet trade-off.
How long does a Lightning take to charge at home?
Ford's 2025 spec sheet gives 10 to 13 hours for a 15 to 100 percent charge on a 48 amp charger, depending on battery size, and 15 to 20 hours on the 30 amp Mobile Power Cord. Ford's FAQ gives 18 to 23 hours from 0 to 100 percent on the cord. Overnight top-ups after normal driving take far less.
| 2025 Lightning, 15 to 100 percent | 98 kWh | 123 kWh | 131 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 A Ford Connected Charge Station | 10 h | 12 h | 13 h |
| 30 A Mobile Power Cord (240 V) | 15 h | 18 h | 20 h |
| 30 A Mobile Power Cord, 0 to 100 percent (Ford FAQ) | 18 h | 20 h | 23 h |
Battery figures are Ford's usable capacity: 98 kWh Standard Range, 123 kWh Extended Range (Flash) and 131 kWh Extended Range (Lariat, Platinum). Ford lists about 20 miles of range added per hour at 48 amps and 13 at 30 amps (Platinum excluded).
For a 2022 Extended Range truck, Ford's 2022 spec sheet lists 8 hours (15 to 100 percent) on the 80 amp Charge Station Pro, against 13 hours at 48 amps. That five-hour gap only matters if you often arrive home nearly empty.
Can I still set up Intelligent Backup Power?
For new installs, effectively no. Ford's Home Backup Power page says the Ford Charge Station Pro, "required for Automatic Home Backup Power, is no longer for sale." The system also needed a Home Integration System that Ford points to Sunrun for. Owners who already have the equipment can keep using it.
Ford does document another route: the truck's Pro Power Onboard feeding the house through a professionally installed GenerLink transfer switch, with utility approval. Ford rates the truck at 7.2 kW continuous for this. It is a manual backup arrangement, not automatic, and confirm availability with Ford and approval with Rocky Mountain Power before planning around it.
What if the garage also has a Tesla?
Install Tesla's Universal Wall Connector or a J1772 charger, not a NACS-only Tesla Wall Connector. Ford's NACS adapter is "Not compatible with Level 1 or Level 2 AC chargers, including Tesla Destination Chargers and home chargers with NACS connectors." The Universal Wall Connector has a docked J1772 adapter, so it charges both trucks and Teslas at up to 48 amps.
Ford's adapter is for DC fast charging on Tesla Superchargers, which Lightning retail owners gained access to in February 2024. Tesla's manual lists the Universal Wall Connector at 12 to 48 amps, 48 amps on a 60 amp breaker, with power sharing across up to six units on one site. Details on the Tesla Wall Connector guide.
Can my panel handle an 80 amp Lightning circuit?
It needs a load calculation to say. Under the 2023 NEC, an EV charger is counted at its full nameplate rating in the calculation, so a 19.2 kW charger adds 19.2 kW of load. A 100 amp breaker is a big addition to any home panel. If the numbers do not work, a 48 amp setup or load management is usually the better trade.
NEC 220.57 counts EV equipment at 7,200 watts or its nameplate, whichever is larger, and does not apply the usual appliance demand discount. That is why an 80 amp charger is far more likely to push a house toward a service upgrade than a 48 amp one.
NEC 220.70, also new in 2023, lets an energy management system cap the charger's load in the calculation at the system's setpoint. That is the code basis for adding a charger without upgrading the service. Read more about EV charger load management and panel upgrades for EV charging. Before we ever suggest a panel upgrade, we price load management as an alternative.
F-150 Lightning home charging questions
Is my F-150 Lightning 48 amps or 80 amps?
Ford lists 80 amps (19.2 kW) only for 2022 and 2023 Extended Range trucks. 2022 and 2023 Standard Range trucks and all 2024 and 2025 retail trucks are 48 amps (about 11.3 kW). A dual onboard charger was offered on 2024 and 2025 trucks as a fleet-only option. Your window sticker or order paperwork will show which you have.
Can my Lightning use a Tesla Wall Connector?
Not the standard NACS-only Wall Connector. Ford's NACS adapter is for DC fast charging and Ford says it is not compatible with Level 2 AC chargers, including home chargers with NACS connectors. Tesla's Universal Wall Connector has a built-in J1772 adapter, so it can charge a Lightning at up to 48 amps.
Is the Ford Charge Station Pro still available?
No. Ford's Home Backup Power page says the Ford Charge Station Pro is no longer for sale. Existing units keep working. New 80 amp setups for 2022 and 2023 Extended Range trucks need another charger that is rated for 80 amps on a 100 amp circuit.
Is a NEMA 14-50 outlet enough for a Lightning?
It works and many owners start there. Ford's Mobile Power Cord charges at 30 amps from a NEMA 14-50, and Ford's 2025 spec sheet shows 15 to 20 hours for a 15 to 100 percent charge depending on battery. That covers daily driving easily but is slow after a long trip. The outlet needs GFCI protection when installed for EV charging.
Can my Lightning power my house in an outage?
Ford's Intelligent Backup Power setup required the Charge Station Pro, which Ford no longer sells, so new installs on that route are effectively closed. Ford also documents a manual option using the truck's Pro Power Onboard with a professionally installed GenerLink transfer switch, which needs utility approval.
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