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title: "Cost to Charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in Illinois (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Ford F-150 Lightning in Illinois costs about $9.26 per 100 miles and $104.14 a month at 19.32¢/kWh; a full charge is about $29.62. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/ford-f-150-lightning/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in Illinois

Charging a **2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1** (47.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Illinois's average residential price of 19.32¢/kWh costs about **$9.26 per 100 miles** and **$104.14 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (320 miles EPA range) costs about **$29.62**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $9.26 (19.32¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,249.70 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $29.62 (320 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $104.14 (13,500 mi a year)

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

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Ford F-150 Lightning home charging cost in Illinois at 19.32¢/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 | $9.26 | $104.14 | $29.62 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | 47.0 | 300 mi | $9.07 | $102.09 | $27.22 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1 | 47.9 | 320 mi | $9.26 | $104.14 | $29.62 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD SR | 49.4 | 240 mi | $9.54 | $107.29 | $22.89 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | 50.7 | 300 mi | $9.80 | $110.21 | $29.39 |

## 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 Illinois

With regular gasoline at $4.145 a gallon (EIA Midwest average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,865.25 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Ford F-150 Lightning costs $1,249.70 — $615.55 less.

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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 13.80 | $6.61 | $74.39 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 16.02 | $7.68 | $86.35 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 17.02 | $8.16 | $91.74 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 17.06 | $8.17 | $91.96 |
| Illinois this page | 19.32 | $9.26 | $104.14 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 19.41 | $9.30 | $104.63 |

## Other EVs in Illinois

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-y/) $58.39 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-3/) $57.33 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-s/) $70.61 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-x/) $74.43 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-cybertruck/) $93.26 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $70.90 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $77.47 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $107.70 ( / 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 Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $9.26 per 100 miles and $104.14 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) at 19.32¢/kWh.

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

About $29.62 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 Illinois?

On fuel, yes: $1,249.70 a year versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg car at $4.145/gal.

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