The  Ford F-150 Lightning enters its second model year for 2023. Simply put, it's an  electric pickup truck for people who like to drive trucks. The Lightning sticks  with traditional F-150 styling, as opposed to the futuristic Rivian R1T and the  far-out Tesla Cybertruck, which looks like it rolled off the set of a Blade Runner movie. But hidden underneath  the Lightning's sheetmetal is some pretty impressive hardware. ;The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) amended the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (IRC 30D), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit.;For new vehicles placed in service on or after April 18th, 2023, the Clean Vehicle Credit provisions are subject to updated guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.;To be eligible for the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit:
;;To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after;To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: 
 ;;;;The  Lightning has two available battery options. The standard battery has an  EPA-estimated range of 240 miles for 2023, which is a bit more than last year.  The optional extended-range battery provides an estimated 320 miles of range on  a full charge, and we've gone an impressive 345 miles with this battery in  Edmunds' real-world range testing. ;Of course, the Lightning is a truck and is expected to do  truck things. Properly equipped, the F-150 Lightning has a maximum towing  capacity of 10,000 pounds. This is less than the max payload figure for a  regular F-150 but still plenty useful. Just know that towing long distances  with an EV can be a challenge because of the reduced range and the lack of  suitable charging station infrastructure. The Lightning does compensate on the  utility front with some pretty cool features, including a giant front trunk and  a Pro Power Onboard feature that consists of household-style electrical plugs  that you can use to power tools and other electronic devices. ;We  think highly of the F-150 Lightning and recommend it to anyone in need of a  utility-focused EV. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our full  report on the Lightning's performance, real-world range, utility and more.;We  bought a 2022 F-150 Lightning Lariat with the optional extended-range battery  as part of the Edmunds long-term test program. Over the course of a year, our  editorial team will drive it and live with it in order to find out what  Lightning ownership is like in the real world. Check out Edmunds' Lightning  long-term report for all the details.;The  F-150 Lightning comes in one of five trim levels for 2023: Pro, XLT, XLT High, Lariat and Platinum. All  Lightnings come in a crew-cab body style with a 5.5-foot bed. The Pro, XLT and  Lariat all come with a 98-kWh battery pack and dual electric motors that give  the truck all-wheel drive. Maximum power is 452 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of  torque. A larger 131-kWh battery pack is optional on the XLT and Lariat and  standard on the 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:;Standard driver aids include:;XLT
  Includes all of the Pro's features and adds:;A 312A High optional package is available for the XLT. It  bundles:;Lariat
  The Lariat comes with all of the above and further adds:;A 511A High package for the Lariat is available. It comes  with:;Platinum
  Comes with nearly all of the bells and whistles, including  the larger 131-kWh battery pack. It has everything listed above plus:;There are two tow-oriented packages that are either optional  or standard depending on the trim level. They are:;Max Trailer Tow package;Tow Technology package;