The 2022 F-150 Lightning marks an important transition in Ford’s history. It’s the first-ever all-electric iteration of Ford’s bestselling truck, and Ford took its sweet time reinventing a perennial favorite.

President Joe Biden recently took the F-150 Lightning for a spin during a visit to the Dearborn Truck Plant. President Biden was deeply impressed (to say the least) with the Ford F-150 Lightning’s propensity for speed. “This sucker’s quick,” he said from the driver’s seat after pulling over in front of photographers and reporters at the track.

It’s not every day you get an enthusiastic reaction from an esteemed world leader after driving a truck.

Ford F-150 Lightning: Performance & Range
All 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning models will have two electric motors, one on each axle. However, you’ll have two battery options. The Standard Range truck is suitable for 230 miles of range, while the Extended Range model can reach 300 miles before needing a recharge. Both the Standard Range and Extended Range F-150 Lightning are pumping out about 775 lb-ft. of torque (the most ever for an F-150), but the horsepower numbers and towing capacity will vary on the battery size.

“We’re not here to make an electric truck for the few. Ford is committed to building one that solves real problems for real people,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, Ford Motor...