How Long Does It Take to Charge a Ford F-150 Lightning?

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12 h 06 min 0→100% on a 48 A Level 2

With its 123 kWh battery and 11.3 kW onboard charger, the Ford F-150 Lightning takes about 12 h 06 min to charge from empty to full on a 48 A (11.5 kW) Level 2 home charger. On a DC fast charger that can deliver its full 150 kW, 10% to 80% takes about 40 min. Ford quotes 38 min for 15–80%.

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    Ford F-150 Lightning charging time on every charger

    Charging time (10% → 80%)
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet≈ 2.8 days
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW13 h 17 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)12 h 25 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)9 h 58 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)8 h 28 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)8 h 28 min
    DC fast · 50 kW1 h 43 min
    DC fast · 150 kW40 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW40 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW40 min
    ChargerPower the car gets10→80%20→80%0→100%
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet1.4 kW≈ 2.8 days≈ 2.4 days≈ 4.1 days
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW7.2 kW13 h 17 min11 h 23 min18 h 59 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)7.7 kW12 h 25 min10 h 39 min17 h 45 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)9.6 kW9 h 58 min8 h 32 min14 h 14 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)11.3 kW8 h 28 min7 h 15 min12 h 06 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)11.3 kW8 h 28 min7 h 15 min12 h 06 min
    DC fast · 50 kW50.0 kW1 h 43 min1 h 29 min2 h 36 min
    DC fast · 150 kW150.0 kW40 min36 min1 h 20 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW150.0 kW40 min36 min1 h 20 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW150.0 kW40 min36 min1 h 20 min

    Estimates for the Lariat Extended Range (2025). AC times include about 10% charging losses; DC times follow a typical charging curve calibrated to the maker's figure where one is published. Cold batteries charge slower.

    Ford F-150 Lightning charging specs

    SpecValue
    Battery (used for the math)123 kWh
    Max AC (onboard charger)11.3 kW
    Max DC fast charging150 kW
    Official DC time38 min (15→80%)
    EPA range320 mi
    Charging portCCS1

    Source: www.fromtheroad.ford.com

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does a Ford F-150 Lightning take to charge on a regular 120 V outlet?

    About ≈ 4.1 days from 0% to 100% on Level 1 (1.4 kW). That adds roughly 3 miles per hour, so it only works if you drive little.

    How long does a Ford F-150 Lightning take to charge from 20% to 80% at home?

    About 7 h 15 min on a 48 A Level 2 charger and 10 h 39 min on a 32 A (7.7 kW) charger.

    What is the maximum charging speed of the Ford F-150 Lightning?

    150 kW on DC fast chargers and 11.3 kW on AC. A home charger rated above 11.3 kW will not charge it any faster.

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