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title: "Cost to Charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in Montana (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Ford F-150 Lightning in Montana costs about $7.46 per 100 miles and $83.93 a month at 15.57¢/kWh; a full charge is about $23.87. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/ford-f-150-lightning/
updated: 2026-10-26
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# Cost to charge a Ford F-150 Lightning in Montana

Charging a **2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1** (47.9 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Montana's average residential price of 15.57¢/kWh costs about **$7.46 per 100 miles** and **$83.93 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (320 miles EPA range) costs about **$23.87**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $7.46 (15.57¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,007.13 (vs $2,010.60 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $23.87 (320 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $83.93 (13,500 mi a year)

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

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Ford F-150 Lightning home charging cost in Montana at 15.57¢/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 | $7.46 | $83.93 | $23.87 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | 47.0 | 300 mi | $7.31 | $82.28 | $21.94 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1 | 47.9 | 320 mi | $7.46 | $83.93 | $23.87 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD SR | 49.4 | 240 mi | $7.69 | $86.47 | $18.45 |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | 50.7 | 300 mi | $7.90 | $88.82 | $23.69 |

## 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 Montana

With regular gasoline at $4.468 a gallon (EIA Rocky Mountain average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $2,010.60 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Ford F-150 Lightning costs $1,007.13 — $1,003.47 less.

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

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

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [North Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-dakota/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 13.31 | $6.38 | $71.75 |
| [Idaho](https://evchargecosts.com/states/idaho/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 13.37 | $6.41 | $72.07 |
| [Wyoming](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wyoming/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 14.43 | $6.91 | $77.78 |
| [South Dakota](https://evchargecosts.com/states/south-dakota/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 15.15 | $7.26 | $81.66 |
| Montana this page | 15.57 | $7.46 | $83.93 |

## Other EVs in Montana

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-y/) $47.05 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-3/) $46.20 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-s/) $56.90 ( / month) 32.5 kWh/100 mi, 348 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-model-x/) $59.99 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/tesla-cybertruck/) $75.16 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $57.13 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $62.44 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $86.80 ( / 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 Montana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/montana/).

## Questions people ask

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

About $7.46 per 100 miles and $83.93 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) at 15.57¢/kWh.

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

About $23.87 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 Montana?

On fuel, yes: $1,007.13 a year versus $2,010.60 for a 30 mpg car at $4.468/gal.

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