2022 Ford Lightning With 38,000 Miles Has No Range Loss In 2025 Range Test - CleanTechnica

A 2022 Ford Lightning Lariat with the Extended Range Battery was retested in 2025 after 38,000 miles to assess battery range degradation. Using the same New Jersey turnpike course and testing methodology as in 2022, the tester found that the truck’s range had not decreased; in fact, it slightly improved. The original 2022 test showed a range of 270 miles on a full charge with a 131 kWh battery capacity. In 2025, despite warmer temperatures and worn tires (which can reduce rolling resistance), the truck achieved about 286.7 miles on a full charge, with a midpoint range slightly higher than before. The fast charging test also indicated no measurable battery capacity loss, as the charger delivered roughly the same amount of energy as when the truck was new. The tester attributes the lack of degradation partly to Ford’s battery management system, which may adjust the battery buffer over time, and to conservative DC fast charging speeds. Comments from other