Rates updated July 2026 · Electricity: U.S. EIA · Range: EPA estimate, longest-range trim
Charging a Ford F-150 Lightning from empty to full at home costs about $26.65 at the US average electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh. Depending on where you live, that ranges from $18.51 in Louisiana to $69.87 in Hawaii.
Per mile, the Ford F-150 Lightning costs about 8.9¢ at the national average, versus about 14.3¢ for a 28-mpg gas car at $4.00 a gallon. Over 1,000 miles a month that's roughly $89 versus $143.
How long does a Ford F-150 Lightning take to charge at home?
| Charger | 20% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – 120V wall outlet (1.4 kW) | 66 h 03 min | 110 h 05 min | 3 |
| Level 2 – 32A (7.7 kW) | 11 h 21 min | 18 h 54 min | 16 |
| Level 2 – 40A / NEMA 14-50 (9.6 kW) | 9 h 06 min | 15 h 10 min | 20 |
| Level 2 – 48A hardwired (11.5 kW) | 7 h 36 min | 12 h 39 min | 24 |
Actual speed is limited by the car's onboard charger and slows near 100%. Check your trim's maximum AC charging rate before buying a 48A charger.
Your Ford F-150 Lightning charging cost calculator
Assumes Level 2 home charging at 90% efficiency and EPA-rated range. Electricity rates: EIA residential averages, July 2026.
Cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in every state
| State | Rate | Full charge | Per 1,000 mi | Saved vs gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $18.51 | $62 | $81 |
| Nevada | 12.77¢ | $18.59 | $62 | $81 |
| Utah | 13.12¢ | $19.10 | $64 | $79 |
| North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $19.52 | $65 | $78 |
| Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $19.96 | $67 | $76 |
| Idaho | 13.73¢ | $19.98 | $67 | $76 |
| Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $20.06 | $67 | $76 |
| Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $20.10 | $67 | $76 |
| Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $20.86 | $70 | $73 |
| Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $20.89 | $70 | $73 |
| Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $20.90 | $70 | $73 |
| Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $21.16 | $71 | $72 |
| Washington | 14.71¢ | $21.41 | $71 | $71 |
| Montana | 14.99¢ | $21.82 | $73 | $70 |
| Florida | 15.03¢ | $21.88 | $73 | $70 |
| North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $22.07 | $74 | $69 |
| Kansas | 15.27¢ | $22.23 | $74 | $69 |
| South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $22.37 | $75 | $68 |
| Arizona | 15.38¢ | $22.39 | $75 | $68 |
| South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $22.52 | $75 | $68 |
| West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $22.97 | $77 | $66 |
| Texas | 15.88¢ | $23.11 | $77 | $66 |
| Oregon | 15.97¢ | $23.25 | $77 | $65 |
| Iowa | 15.99¢ | $23.27 | $78 | $65 |
| Missouri | 16.09¢ | $23.42 | $78 | $65 |
| New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $23.42 | $78 | $65 |
| Georgia | 16.27¢ | $23.68 | $79 | $64 |
| Alabama | 16.40¢ | $23.87 | $80 | $63 |
| Indiana | 16.73¢ | $24.35 | $81 | $62 |
| Colorado | 17.00¢ | $24.74 | $82 | $60 |
| Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $25.40 | $85 | $58 |
| Virginia | 17.55¢ | $25.55 | $85 | $58 |
| Delaware | 18.48¢ | $26.90 | $90 | $53 |
| Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $27.74 | $92 | $50 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $27.98 | $93 | $50 |
| Ohio | 19.45¢ | $28.31 | $94 | $48 |
| Maryland | 21.41¢ | $31.16 | $104 | $39 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $31.61 | $105 | $37 |
| Michigan | 23.05¢ | $33.55 | $112 | $31 |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | $34.57 | $115 | $28 |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $35.17 | $117 | $26 |
| New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $36.67 | $122 | $21 |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $38.72 | $129 | $14 |
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $41.18 | $137 | $6 |
| Alaska | 28.83¢ | $41.96 | $140 | $3 |
| New York | 29.90¢ | $43.52 | $145 | $-2 |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $44.38 | $148 | $-5 |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | $47.17 | $157 | $-14 |
| California | 33.61¢ | $48.92 | $163 | $-20 |
| Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $69.87 | $233 | $-90 |
Compare with other EVs
Tesla Model Y ($16.07), Tesla Model 3 ($16.07), Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($17.09), Toyota bZ ($15.20), Chevrolet Equinox EV ($17.29), Ford Mustang Mach-E ($18.51), Honda Prologue ($17.29), Lexus RZ ($15.67), Cadillac LYRIQ ($20.75), Kia EV6 ($17.09), Kia EV9 ($20.30), Hyundai IONIQ 9 ($22.38), Nissan LEAF ($15.26), Volkswagen ID.4 ($16.68), Chevrolet Bolt ($13.22), Tesla Cybertruck ($25.02) . Full-charge costs at the US average rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Ford F-150 Lightning?
About $26.65 at the US average home electricity rate of 18.31¢/kWh, including typical Level 2 charging losses. It ranges from $18.51 in Louisiana to $69.87 in Hawaii.
How long does it take to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning at home?
On a 40-amp Level 2 charger (9.6 kW), going from 20% to 80% takes about 9 h 06 min, assuming the car accepts that rate. On a standard 120V outlet the same top-up takes about 66 h 03 min.
Is a Ford F-150 Lightning cheaper to run than a gas car?
At the US average electricity rate it costs about 8.9¢ per mile to charge at home, versus about 14.3¢ per mile for a 28-mpg car at $4.00 a gallon.