From towing and tree hauling to seasonal tailgating, the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning is built to handle everything with electric power, performance, towing toughness, and advanced technology.
Whether hauling the family home, towing toys for weekend fun, or powering your tailgate party, the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning lights the way with zero emissions and year-round capability. This holiday season, switch to the innovative power and performance of the new 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning. Keep reading for our review of the battery-electric full-size Ford F-150 Lightning.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup is entirely new, now including the STX model with rugged appeal and that impressive F-150 power.
- The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning is available in three new exterior paint colors: Argon Blue, Marsh Gray, and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.
- You can use Tesla Superchargers to charge the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning at home or at any BlueOval Charge Network station.
What is New for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning?
There are some updates to report for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning, including the new STX model, which replaces the F-150 Lightning XLT. The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX features alloy wheels and large Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires. The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX is rugged and offers an impressive driving range. Edmunds tested the extended battery in their Edmunds EV Range Test and drove 345 miles on a full charge, which is remarkable for a full-size EV truck.
Ford is also introducing three new exterior paint options: Argon Blue, Marsh Gray, and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. For you, this means a new Ford F-150 Lightning lineup, new colors, and an impressive driving range.
What Models are Part of the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Lineup?
One of the new updates for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning lineup is the addition of new models. There are still five Ford F-150 Lightning models, but instead of the XLT, you can now get the new 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX to truly light the way silently on every drive.
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Lineup:
- F-150 Lightning Pro
- F-150 Lightning STX
- F-150 Lightning Flash
- F-150 Lightning Lariat
- F-150 Lightning Platinum
The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning models come with incredible features like the Pro Power Onboard (9.6kW or 2.4kW), up to eleven outlets in the bed, Tailgate Step and Workplace, signature light bar in the front, Class IV Trailer Hitch, power deployable running boards, cutting-edge safety features with Ford’s Co-Pilot360 system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Ford Blue Cruise, heated Nirvana leather seats, large displays incuding the 15.5-inch touchscreen with enhanced voice recognition, FordPass Connet with Wi-Fi, Connected Navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and more.
Can I charge a 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning at a Tesla Supercharger?
You can charge a 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning full-size truck, an EV, at a Supercharger using the Fast Charging Adapter of a Magic Dock at the charging stations. By using the FordPass app, you can locate over 200,000 charging stations across North America that are part of the BlueOval Charge Network.
Other 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning charging benefits include the available Home Backup Power, which allows you to use the F-150 Lightning Lariat with the extended-range battery as a power source to keep your lights on for up to three days in the event of a power outage, an excellent feature for Florida’s hurricane season. The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning also has 1-Pedal Drive, a drive mode that uses regenerative braking to recharge your battery for more efficient EV driving.
Is the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning a Good Vehicle?
Electrify every season and save money on maintenance and fuel costs with the all-new 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning. With a maximum towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds, the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning is ready for tree hauling, toy trailering, and more. Make this next year electric with the gift of a new, efficient, and powerful Ford F-150 Lightning truck. Visit our Alan Jay Ford in Sebring showroom today.