The biggest compliment we can give to the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning is that it's an F-150 crew cab that simply happens to be electric. Indeed, the Lightning looks and drives a lot like a regular F-150 and does most of the stuff you expect a truck to be able to do. But instead of a gas engine for power, it has two electric motors and a large battery pack mounted under the floor. Opting for the optional large battery pack upgrades the Lightning with a robust 580 horsepower as well as plenty of range. We've gone an impressive 345 miles on a full charge with the larger battery on our real-world Edmunds EV Range Test.;Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers taxpayers a Clean Vehicle Tax Credit of $3,750 or $7,500 depending on model eligibility for the purchase of a new plug-in electric vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2024, Clean Vehicle Tax Credits may be initiated and approved at the point of sale at participating dealerships registered with the IRS. Dealers will be responsible for submitting Clean Vehicle Tax Credit information to the IRS. Buyers are advised to obtain a copy of an IRS "time of sale" report, confirming it was submitted successfully by the dealer. To be eligible:
;;To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after;Properly equipped, the Lightning can tow up to 10,000 pounds. That's less than what a gas-powered F-150 can tow but still substantial enough for most of the trailers people typically hook up. Buyers should be aware, however, that towing long distances with an EV can be a challenge. A heavy load will substantially reduce range, and most charging stations are difficult to access with a trailer connected. The Lightning does compensate on the utility front with some pretty cool features, including a giant front trunk under the hood and a Pro Power Onboard feature that consists of household-style electrical plugs that you can use to power tools and other electronic devices. ;This year will be the year of the electric pickup. The Chevrolet Silverado EV and related GMC Sierra EV will go on sale in 2024 and should be interesting alternatives to the Lightning. Or if you want a completely gonzo take on a pickup, the Tesla Cybertruck has (finally) become reality after many delays. We also recommend the midsize Rivian R1T, especially if you plan to do some off-roading. But if you simply like the idea of driving a regular pickup that happens to be electric, the F-150 Lightning is your best choice. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our full report.;We bought a 2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat with the optional extended-range battery as part of the Edmunds long-term test program. We are enjoying the usual benefits of a crew-cab pickup — mainly that there's plenty of space for people and stuff. Check out Edmunds' Lightning long-term report for all the details.;How can you go wrong with a trim level named after a superhero? Kidding aside, the new F-150 Lightning Flash comes with most of the features you'll likely want on your truck. It's the least expensive trim to get the extended-range battery pack, and it also comes standard with helpful driver assist features such as adaptive cruise control. ;The 2024 F-150 Lightning comes in one of five trim levels: Pro, XLT, Flash, Lariat and Platinum. All Lightnings come in a crew-cab body style with a 5.5-foot bed. The Pro and XLT trims have a standard-size battery pack and dual electric motors that give the truck all-wheel drive. Maximum power is 452 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. (Note that Ford plans to change the type of standard battery it uses in the Lightning sometime in 2024, but we don't expect the switch to result in significant differences in range or power.) A larger extended-range battery pack comes fitted to the Flash, Lariat and Platinum. Horsepower rises to 580 hp with the bigger battery. Standard and optional feature highlights for each trim include:;Pro
  This work-oriented trim comes standard with: ;The Pro also has:;Standard driver aids include: ;XLT 
  Includes all of the Pro's features and adds: ;Flash 
Adds to the XLT with: ;Lariat 
  The Lariat comes with all of the above and further adds: ;Platinum 
Comes with nearly all of the bells and whistles, including: ;Some of the key features found on the upper trim levels, such as BlueCruise and Pro Power Onboard, can be added to the lower trims as optional equipment. Other notable options include:;Max Trailer tow package ;Platinum Black package (Platinum trim only; late availability);