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title: "Cost to Charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in California (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Ford F-150 Lightning in California costs about $14.25 per 100 miles and $160.36 a month at 29.75¢/kWh; a full charge is about $45.61. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/ford-f-150-lightning/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in California

Charging a **2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1** (47.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at California's average residential price of 29.75¢/kWh costs about **$14.25 per 100 miles** and **$160.36 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (320 miles EPA range) costs about **$45.61**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $14.25 (29.75¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,924.36 (vs $2,713.95 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $45.61 (320 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $160.36 (13,500 mi a year)

## Ford F-150 Lightning trims: charging cost in California

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Ford F-150 Lightning home charging cost in California at 29.75¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 | 47.9 | 320 mi | $14.25 | $160.36 | $45.61 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | 47.0 | 300 mi | $13.97 | $157.21 | $41.92 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1 | 47.9 | 320 mi | $14.25 | $160.36 | $45.61 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD SR | 49.4 | 240 mi | $14.69 | $165.22 | $35.25 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | 50.7 | 300 mi | $15.09 | $169.71 | $45.26 |

## Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of charging.

The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 adds about 3.0 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 16.0 miles per hour on a 240 V, 32 A charger, based on its EPA efficiency. Try other chargers in the [charging time calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## Ford F-150 Lightning vs a gas car in California

With regular gasoline at $6.031 a gallon (EIA California average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,713.95 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Ford F-150 Lightning costs $1,924.36 — $789.59 less.

## Charging a Ford F-150 Lightning in nearby states

**2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 monthly charging cost, California and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nevada](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nevada/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 12.72 | $6.09 | $68.57 |
| [Arizona](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arizona/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 15.05 | $7.21 | $81.12 |
| [Oregon](https://evchargecosts.com/states/oregon/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 15.92 | $7.63 | $85.81 |
| California this page | 29.75 | $14.25 | $160.36 |

## Other EVs in California

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-y/) $89.91 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-3/) $88.28 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-s/) $108.73 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-model-x/) $114.62 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/tesla-cybertruck/) $143.60 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $109.17 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $119.30 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $165.84 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range

See the [Ford F-150 Lightning charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/ford-f-150-lightning/) or [all EVs in California](https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in California?

About $14.25 per 100 miles and $160.36 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) at 29.75¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Ford F-150 Lightning in California?

About $45.61 for 153.3 kWh from the wall, enough for the 320-mile EPA range of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1.

### How long does it take to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning at home?

Adding 100 miles takes about 33 h 16 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 6 h 14 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).

### Is a Ford F-150 Lightning cheaper to run than a gas car in California?

On fuel, yes: $1,924.36 a year versus $2,713.95 for a 30 mpg car at $6.031/gal.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/california/ford-f-150-lightning/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.