0049 (0)89 2000 791 00
Mo - Fr 8:00am - 8:00pm
USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Ford
The F-150 Lightning took America's best-selling truck and made it fully electric, and it remains a rare sight on European roads.
Model profile
The modern F-150 Lightning launched for the 2022 model year, sharing its cab and bed with the fourteenth-generation combustion F-150 but riding on a bespoke frame with independent rear suspension and a skateboard battery. It should not be confused with the 1990s–2000s SVT Lightning, which was a supercharged petrol performance truck.
Powertrain and equipment
Every F-150 Lightning uses dual electric motors and standard all-wheel drive. Two batteries are offered: the Standard Range pack of roughly 98 kWh usable, and the Extended Range pack of roughly 131 kWh.
All Lightnings are SuperCrew four-door pickups with a 5.5-foot bed. Trims run from the fleet-focused Pro, through the volume XLT, to the well-equipped Lariat and the top Platinum. The front trunk (the "Mega Power Frunk") adds around 400 litres of lockable, drainable storage where the engine would be.
Vehicle selection
The USA is effectively the only meaningful source for this truck. Off-lease and early-adopter Lightnings appear regularly, many with modest mileage as second vehicles.
The Lightning suits a buyer who wants an electric pickup with real utility and presence that few Europeans can match.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (Extended Range, representative): SuperCrew four-door pickup, 5.5 ft bed |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Detail (Extended Range, representative): Dual electric motors, all-wheel drive |
| Battery (usable) | Detail (Extended Range, representative): approx. 131 kWh (Extended Range); approx. 98 kWh (Standard Range) |
| Power | Detail (Extended Range, representative): approx. 580 hp (ER); approx. 452 hp (SR) |
| Torque | Detail (Extended Range, representative): approx. 1,051 Nm |
| EPA range | Detail (Extended Range, representative): up to approx. 515 km (ER) |
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (Extended Range, representative): approx. 4.0 seconds (ER) |
| DC fast charging | Detail (Extended Range, representative): CCS1, up to approx. 150–155 kW |
| Max towing | Detail (Extended Range, representative): up to approx. 4,536 kg (10,000 lb, ER with tow package) |
| Payload | Detail (Extended Range, representative): up to approx. 900 kg |
| Frunk volume | Detail (Extended Range, representative): approx. 400 litres |
| Length | Detail (Extended Range, representative): approx. 5.91 m |
| Kerb weight | Detail (Extended Range, representative): approx. 2,950–3,100 kg |
| Assembly | Detail (Extended Range, representative): Dearborn, Michigan, USA |
| Model years | Detail (Extended Range, representative): 2022–present |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
As an early-run EV, the Lightning has seen software and charging updates, and Ford issued a 2023 stop-ship over a battery cell manufacturing defect that affected a specific build window; a clean recall record is worth confirming. Owners report occasional 12-volt battery and infotainment quirks, and range sensitivity in cold weather is significant given the truck's mass and frontal area.
Germany and Europe
US trucks are left-hand drive with mph clusters and CCS1 charging rather than Europe's CCS2, so an adapter and a charging plan are essential.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Typical work covers headlight beam adaptation, adding a rear fog lamp, confirming the speedometer and CCS charging behaviour for the Einzelabnahme, and documenting the odometer conversion.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Ford F-150 Lightning is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Yes, with a CCS1-to-CCS2 adapter and appropriate planning, since US trucks use the CCS1 standard.
Extended Range trucks cover roughly 350–450 km in mixed use, less in cold or when towing.
The drivetrain is simple and durable; verify battery health, charging history, and completed recalls on used examples.
Up to around 4,536 kg on Extended Range trucks with the towing package, though range drops sharply while towing.
It is wide and long by European standards, so consider parking and lane width before importing.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
No. In line with the order, USCar Trader can coordinate seller contact, inspection, purchase processing, escrow and the subsequent import steps. The customer retains the purchase decision and approval.
More vehicles