⚡ Ford Lightning Forum ⚡ banner
1 - 3 of 3 Posts

· Registered
Joined
·
10 Posts
Discussion Starter · #1 ·
If I am not mistaken, one of the things included with the ER 2022 Lightnings was Charge Station Pro. Was this eliminated as included equipment for ER '23 models? I don't see it listed anywhere on the configurator.
 

· Registered
PRO IcedBlueSilver - TowTech, MaxTow, 9.6kwProPower: RECEIVED Aug23rd
Joined
·
475 Posts
It's quite possible, as they also don't automatically include the Ford Mobile Charger with the other trims, but you can add it if you want.
I think they may be realizing that the Charge Station is quite a big price for them to just 'throw in' to all the ER trims. It might not even be something that every owner even wants. It's overkill for daily charging, and in order to make use of it's 'whole house power' features, you gotta spend a LOT MORE MONEY to make that happen.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
194 Posts
Electricity Electrical wiring Plant Gas Cable
Electricity Electrical wiring Plant Gas Cable
As the owner of 2022 Lightning, when I converted my reservation into an order, there was an option that if opted for ER battery for the Lariat and Platinum trims and Back Up Intelligent Power, you were getting the Charger with the vehicle. Ford will furnish the mobile charger but you had to indicate that you wanted the 80amp charger also if you ordered the above mentioned trims. There was all sorts of media releases prior to the order banks opening. Along the way what really ended up happening is that Ford will release those chargers to the customers who ordered them only thru SunRun. Bno need to play around with 100amp circuit breaker and #4 gauge wire if you're not an electrician. Using inadequate or incorrect wire gauge, is a sure thing that You Will Burn your house down. These chargers are monsters compare to the 36, 40, 48 amp Level 2 home chargers. When the 2022 Lightnings started shipping, there was a shortage of those chargers. Finally Ford wished up. Only professional certified electricians should handle the installation. Here comes the Ford/SunRun cooperation. You get your Lariat or Platinum or XLT with ER battery and Intelligent Back Up Power option and upon delivery, you have to contact SunRun to release your charger to you. There will be few steps to follow but you will have your charger shipped to you from CA. Yes.....that is where they are kept. Fed Ex will get it to you in 3-4 days. Like I said, the charger is a monster. My Charge Point Home Flex charger looks tiny next to the Ford charger. Also.....the charging receptacle resembles a CCS connector. Some serious electrical current will be going thru.
If you don't want the truck to power your home in an event of a power outage or don't want to spend $3500 for a grid switch or you're comfortable with your 40, 48 amp Level 2 chargers then MN at no to need this charger. Maybe that is the reason you're not seeing it now in the order built, unless you ask for it. Click the option of Intelligent Back Up Power and that charger will be there for anyone to get. If I am not mistaken, it is $2000 option. By the way that is the only charger which can do IBUP to your home. The truck will look for that charger ONLY.
Having said that..... setting it up is not easy. Already I have issues of the charger not cooperating with my WiFi, FordPass. If you decide later that you want to add the charger to your garage, your Ford dealer will ordered it for you. Expect $1200 for it. There is a tax credit that you be able to declare up to $1100. Until I resolve the issues of connectivity, right now it is just a charger. Plug it and watch the juice flow. That is how it worked with my Lariat Lightning when I ordered it.
 
1 - 3 of 3 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top