TRUCKS
2022
Pick-up truck PREVIEW BY MARIO CYWINSKI
The big changes in the pick-up space for 2022 are in the 1500-sized group. With Toyota redesigning their US-built Tundra, Ford adding a fully electric version of its F-150 (Lightning), General Motors refreshing its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, and Stellantis making a series of package additions and changes.
Ford F-150 The big news for Ford’s pick-up portfolio is the addition of the fully electric F-150 Lightning. The Lightning offers two lithium-ion battery options, a standard range with an estimated 370 kilometres of range, and an extended range version with an estimated 483 km of range. Power comes in two options as well: a standard range model
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with 426 hp, and an extended range model with 563 hp. Both versions come with 775 foot-pounds of torque. Charging times are projected to be the following: Level 3 charger (50 kW/150 kW) for 15 per cent to 85 per cent is (91/44) minutes for a standard range, and (122/41) minutes for an extended range. Level 2 charging on standard range can be 10 to 14 hours, and extended range eight to 19 hours. Capability-wise, Lightning offers an estimated maximum payload of 1,800 lb.
for extended range to 2,000 lb. for standard range. Maximum estimated towing ranges are (with max trailer tow package) from 7,700 lb. (standard-range) to 10,000 lb. (extended-range). An interesting new feature on the Lightning is Ford Intelligent Backup Power, which can turn your truck into a backup power source for your home. The system gives the Lightning the ability to offload 9.6 kW of power. When using the truck with an 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and a home management system, the
