--- title: "F-150 Lightning, hybrid can become mobile Level 2 charging stations" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jimmy Dinsmore" published: "2021-12-21T11:00:13+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:53:28+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Vehicle-to-Vehicle-Charging_01-scaled.jpg" --- # F-150 Lightning, hybrid can become mobile Level 2 charging stations By Jimmy Dinsmore Published: 2021-12-21T11:00:13+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:53:28+00:00 ![Featured image]() The Pro Power Onboard technology in the [Ford F-150 Lightning]() and [F-150 hybrid]() turns the truck into a moving generator. We’ve seen how the [F-150 Hybrid helped tornado victims in Kentucky]() a couple weeks ago as well as [during an ice storm in Texas]() last year. But now Ford is offering a Mobile Power Cord that will allow F-150 Lightning and F-150 PowerBoost owners to “share” range with other electric vehicle owners, allowing them to charge a friend’s vehicle during an outage or top off an EV battery for a neighbor. When connected to an F-150 Lightning or F-150 PowerBoost with the optional 9.6 or 7.2 kilowatt [Pro Power Onboard](), the Ford Mobile Power Cord charger can deliver Level-2 charging, which is estimated to add an average range of 20 miles per charging hour on a Mustang Mach-E with extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive. It will add up to 13 miles of charge per hour on the upcoming F-150 Lightning, and it will add an average range of 10 miles per charging hour to [a Ford E-Transit low-roof cargo van](). But the cord will work with most other EVs out there, essentially turning these two F-150 trucks into mobile Level-2 charging stations. “There are hundreds of benefits to Ford Pro Power Onboard – and we’ve added one more,” said Patrick Soderborg, Ford e-powertrain systems engineer. “Taking power on the road or having extra energy at home brings a lot of convenience and security, and using the F-150 Lightning or F-150 hybrid to top off a friend’s electric vehicle or help them during an outage is one of the many new benefits our customers gain from our Built Ford Tough electrified trucks.” ### ![Ford Mobile Power Cord]() ### How the Ford Mobile Power Cord works Customers can easily take advantage of this capability, using a widely available power adaptor to link the Ford Mobile Power Cord to their truck. Once connected to the 240-volt Pro Power Onboard outlet, customers can use the Mobile Power Cord to charge a range of all-electric vehicles that use the SAE J1772 charge port. This includes the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Ford E-Transit electric van and the all-new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup, as well as vehicles from other manufacturers. Using the Mobile Power Cord, plug in to the bed of the truck in the 30A (240-volt outlet) and then put the other end using adapter L14-30P to 14-50R into the vehicle that needs a charge. This only works on trucks equipped with the 7.2 kW Onboard generator or the 9.6 kW version, which will debut exclusively in the F-150 Lightning this spring. ### The bottom line on Ford Mobile Power Cord Ford says this power cord is included in the purchase of a Ford EV. The adaptor (not included), which is available for around $15, might’ve made a great addition to my [suggested holiday gift guide](). Regardless, Mobile Power Cord represents yet another bit of technology to make charging an EV easier and showcases the power of the F-150 Hybrid as more than just another pickup truck. It really is a generator on wheels. This could come in handy during a time of need, so why not? **Related posts:** - [ICYMI: You can no longer pre-order a Ford F-150 Lightning]() - [Power is out! 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid generator to the rescue!]() - [Generator or inverter? 2021 Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard explained]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2022 Ford F-150 Lightning]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/" }, "author": { "name": "Jimmy Dinsmore", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/554adb85fc153c3f1a5f7b587db5e128" }, "headline": "F-150 Lightning, hybrid can become mobile Level 2 charging stations", "datePublished": "2021-12-21T11:00:13+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:53:28+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/" }, "wordCount": 564, "commentCount": 0, "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Vehicle-to-Vehicle-Charging_01-scaled.jpg", "keywords": [ "2022 Ford F-150 Lightning", "ford f-150", "ford f-150 hybrid", "Ford F-150 hybrid generator", "Ford F-150 Lightning", "Ford Mobile Power cord", "Mobile Power Cord", "Pro Onboard Generator" ], "articleSection": [ "News" ], "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "CommentAction", "name": "Comment", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/#respond" ] } ] }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/", "name": "F-150 Lightning, hybrid can become mobile Level 2 charging stations", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Vehicle-to-Vehicle-Charging_01-scaled.jpg", "datePublished": "2021-12-21T11:00:13+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:53:28+00:00", "description": "Ford F-150 Lightning and F-150 hybrid can be turned into mobile Level-2 charging stations with the new Mobile Power Cord.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "ReadAction", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/" ] } ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/12/f-150-lightning-hybrid-can-become-mobile-level-2-charging-stations/#primaryimage", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Vehicle-to-Vehicle-Charging_01-scaled.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Vehicle-to-Vehicle-Charging_01-scaled.jpg", "width": 2048, "height": 1366, "caption": "Aftermarket equipment shown. 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