The Ford Charge Station Pro is different from typical Level 2.
Most home chargers max out at 48A on a 60A circuit. The Ford Charge Station Pro that ships with the F-150 Lightning Extended Range supports up to 80A on a 100A circuit — delivering 19.2 kW (versus 11.5 kW for standard Level 2). That’s about 30 miles of range per hour for the Lightning.
The catch: an 80A install is a much bigger electrical project than 40A or 48A. Most LA homes need a panel upgrade to support it. Many installers spec the Lightning at 48A instead (still plenty fast) to avoid the panel upgrade.
Your installer will walk through both options during the quote so you can pick.
Intelligent Backup Power: Lightning as a home battery.
F-150 Lightning Extended Range trims with Charge Station Pro + the Ford Home Integration System can power your house during a blackout — up to 9.6 kW for 3+ days. This is huge in LA where SCE Public Safety Power Shutoffs are increasingly common during fire season.
Required hardware:
- Ford Charge Station Pro (included with Extended Range Lightning)
- Ford Home Integration System (~$3,895 + install)
- Properly sized transfer switch and inverter
Total installed cost for full backup capability: $5,000–$8,500. About half the cost of an equivalent Tesla Powerwall setup, with the advantage that your truck batteries are already in your driveway.
Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit installs.
Mach-E and E-Transit use standard J-1772 connectors at home. They charge at up to 48A — same as most other modern EVs. A standard Level 2 install (Ford-branded or third-party) works fine.
| Scenario | Typical Cost |
|---|
| Mach-E with universal Level 2, simple install | $1,500–$2,500 |
| Lightning 48A install (no panel upgrade) | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Lightning 80A install (with panel upgrade) | $4,500–$8,000 |
| Lightning + Home Integration System (full backup) | $8,000–$13,000 |