Ford F-150 Lightning OTA update quick shaving for 5-6 minutes

Last month, Ford began rolling out desktop software updates to F-150 Lightning owners across the United States. While the update introduces only a few changes, the most notable one is the improvement in DC fast charging time, which is sure to be popular with owners nationwide.

Prior to the update, the F-150 Lightning Model with a standard 98 kWh battery could charge 15-80% from 15-80% in about 32 minutes, while the larger 131 kWh package took about 38 minutes. The OTA’s updated Ford release notes provide details about the exact improvements, only mentioning the increase in “charge rate for DC fast chargers”. Thankfully, the owner gave us a clearer picture, i.e. it charges quickly.

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Owners behind YouTube channel Responsible status Features a 2022 FORD F-150 lighting suite and has an extended range battery of 131 kWh. Initially, it usually takes 44-45 minutes to charge from 10-80%. After the latest software update, the F-150 Lightning pulls out 500 amps immediately when connected to the EVGO fast charger, charging at 180 kW.

Trucks now charge 10-80% in 39 minutes and 43 seconds, shaved for 4-6 minutes compared to before. While this is not a huge savings, each section makes it easier for the owner to charge.

More than just speed: some bug fixes

With the improvement of the charges, Ford also resolved some annoying mistakes. They managed to eliminate some annoying false warnings on the instrument panel. In addition, the software for electronic parking brakes has been adjusted for “more consistent performance”. While this may sound like a smaller fix, let’s face it – anything that works better in an electric car is a win, even if it’s just a parking brake.

Carscoops has contacted Ford for software updates, seeking additional information, and will update this post when we return.