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title: "Cost to Charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in Iowa (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Ford F-150 Lightning in Iowa costs about $8.17 per 100 miles and $91.96 a month at 17.06¢/kWh; a full charge is about $26.16. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/ford-f-150-lightning/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in Iowa

Charging a **2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1** (47.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Iowa's average residential price of 17.06¢/kWh costs about **$8.17 per 100 miles** and **$91.96 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (320 miles EPA range) costs about **$26.16**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $8.17 (17.06¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,103.51 (vs $1,865.25 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $26.16 (320 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $91.96 (13,500 mi a year)

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

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Ford F-150 Lightning home charging cost in Iowa at 17.06¢/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 | $8.17 | $91.96 | $26.16 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | 47.0 | 300 mi | $8.01 | $90.15 | $24.04 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1 | 47.9 | 320 mi | $8.17 | $91.96 | $26.16 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD SR | 49.4 | 240 mi | $8.42 | $94.74 | $20.21 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | 50.7 | 300 mi | $8.65 | $97.32 | $25.95 |

## 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 Iowa

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 $1,103.51 — $761.74 less.

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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nebraska](https://evchargecosts.com/states/nebraska/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 13.54 | $6.49 | $72.99 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 15.15 | $7.26 | $81.66 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 16.02 | $7.68 | $86.35 |
| Iowa this page | 17.06 | $8.17 | $91.96 |
| [Minnesota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/minnesota/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 17.20 | $8.24 | $92.71 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 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 Iowa

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-y/) $51.56 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-3/) $50.62 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-s/) $62.35 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-model-x/) $65.73 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/tesla-cybertruck/) $82.35 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $62.60 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $68.41 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $95.10 ( / 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 Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $8.17 per 100 miles and $91.96 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) at 17.06¢/kWh.

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

About $26.16 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 Iowa?

On fuel, yes: $1,103.51 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/iowa/ford-f-150-lightning/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.