Ford

Ford F-150 Lightning Pack (98 / 131 kWh)

NCM cells from SK On (Georgia, US-built) · 131 kWh total (125 kWh usable) · used in 1 model variant.

Ford F-150 Lightning Pack (98 / 131 kWh)

NCM · SK On (Georgia, US-built) · Standard Range 98 kWh / Extended Range 131 kWh, liquid-cooled, 400V, structural skateboard
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About the pack
Capacity
125 kWh
useable · 131 total
Fast charge
155 kW
peak · 41 min 10→80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryNCM
Cell supplierSK On (Georgia, US-built)
Cell formatPouch
Voltage (nominal)400 V
CoolingLiquid (glycol)
ArchitectureStandard Range 98 kWh / Extended Range 131 kWh, liquid-cooled, 400V, structural skateboard
Warranty8 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

High
Ford halted Lightning production for several weeks in 2023 after a pack fire was traced to a manufacturing defect at SK On's Georgia plant. Affected packs were replaced under warranty. Production resumed with revised QA.
Low
Real-world range tested below EPA estimates under tow-and-haul conditions; this is vehicle weight, not pack defect. Trip planner now reflects payload-aware estimates.
Low
Mobile Power Cord (Pro Power Onboard) drain when vehicle is in load-out mode is normal but caught early adopters by surprise.
Low
DC fast charging peaks around 155 kW on Extended Range; tapers steeply above 80% SOC. Normal NCM behavior.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Ford F-150 Lightning Pack (98 / 131 kWh)?

The Ford F-150 Lightning Pack (98 / 131 kWh) uses NCM cells supplied by SK On (Georgia, US-built). Cell format: Pouch. Pack architecture: Standard Range 98 kWh / Extended Range 131 kWh, liquid-cooled, 400V, structural skateboard.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Ford F-150 Lightning Pack (98 / 131 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Ford F-150 Lightning Pack (98 / 131 kWh)?

Ford F-150 2021-2025 (Lightning EV trim only (Pro / XLT / Lariat / Platinum Lightning)).

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