Ford F-150 LightningWhat does it cost to run?
Charging mostly at home, the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 98 kWh costs about $20.82 a week in Tasmania and $31.74 in South Australia for 250 km of driving. A full charge of its 98 kWh battery costs $24.30 to $41.06 at home.
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Energy use is our estimate from the claimed range; servicing cost is our estimate. Prices are easyauto123 drive-away prices in Queensland (May 2026).
Running costsAbout $26.63 a week in NSW · cheapest in TAS ($20.82)
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Costs in every state
Per week assumes 250 km with 90% of charging at home. Cheapest state in green. *Per year assumes 15,000 km, all home charging.
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 98 kWh
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $33.22 | $26.63 | $1,444 |
| Victoria | $27.83 | $23.12 | $1,210 |
| Queensland | $27.44 | $22.86 | $1,193 |
| South Australia | $41.06 | $31.74 | $1,785 |
| WA | $32.63 | $26.25 | $1,419 |
| Tasmania | $24.30 | $20.82 | $1,056 |
| ACT | $36.26 | $28.61 | $1,576 |
| NT | $29.50 | $24.20 | $1,282 |
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 131 kWh
| State | Full charge | Per week | Per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $44.41 | $26.73 | $1,449 |
| Victoria | $37.20 | $23.20 | $1,214 |
| Queensland | $36.68 | $22.94 | $1,197 |
| South Australia | $54.89 | $31.86 | $1,791 |
| WA | $43.62 | $26.34 | $1,424 |
| Tasmania | $32.49 | $20.89 | $1,060 |
| ACT | $48.47 | $28.71 | $1,582 |
| NT | $39.43 | $24.29 | $1,287 |
Versions and specs2 versions · 386–515 km range · fast charging 120–150 kW
Charging times are from empty to full and approximate.
| Variant | Price | Battery | Claimed range | Full charge, home wall charger | Full charge, power point | Max fast charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 98 kWh | $120,990 drive-away (Qld) | 98 kWh | 386 km | 14 hours | 41 hours | 120 kW |
| Pro 131 kWh | $141,490 drive-away (Qld) | 131 kWh | 515 km | 19 hours | 55 hours | 150 kW |
Owning one5-year cost from $135,879 · track record: Too new to tell · 3 yrs warranty
250 km a week in NSW, mostly charged at home. Scheduled service every 12 months or 15,000 km, averaging about $450 a visit (estimate, as pricing for this model is not yet published). Warranty: 3 yrs (vehicle and battery, easyauto123).
| Variant | On the road* | Home charger | Charging / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 98 kWh | $120,990 | $2,000 | $1,385 | $450 | $743 | $135,879 |
| Pro 131 kWh | $141,490 | $2,000 | $1,390 | $450 | $743 | $156,403 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year (see what EVs and hybrids cost to insure), finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
Insurance isn't included above. See what EVs and hybrids cost to insure and get quotes before you buy.
Reliability and track record
The Ford F-150 Lightning has been on sale here for less than two years, so there isn't enough Australian ownership history to judge. That isn't a bad sign, just an unknown. A long warranty matters more for newer models.
Check official recalls for this car
How we rate: under 2 years on sale here is "Too new to tell". A widely reported fault or repeated recalls is "Known issues". Otherwise it's "Established". We list documented problems with a source, not opinions. Single recalls that were fixed are listed but don't change the rating, as most models have some.
About Ford
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Road tripsCharging stops and costs on big Australian trips
Using the Pro 131 kWh's highway range of about 386 km. Tap a trip for the stops and costs.
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QuestionsHow much is a Ford F-150 Lightning in Australia? and 4 more
How much is a Ford F-150 Lightning in Australia?
The Ford F-150 Lightning starts from $120,990 drive-away (Qld) (November 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much does a Ford F-150 Lightning cost to run each week?
Charging mostly at home and driving 250 km a week, the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro 98 kWh costs about $20.82 in Tasmania to $31.74 in South Australia, using 2026–27 default electricity prices.
How much does it cost to fully charge a Ford F-150 Lightning?
A full charge of the 98 kWh battery costs about $24.30 to $41.06 at home, depending on your state, or about $68.60 at a public fast charger.
How long does a Ford F-150 Lightning take to charge at home?
About 14 hours from empty on a 7 kW home wall charger, or about 41 hours from a normal power point. Most owners top up overnight rather than charging from empty.
How far can a Ford F-150 Lightning go on a charge?
Claimed range is up to 515 km on the WLTP test. Expect less at highway speeds or with the air-con on.
How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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