What is the Ford Vapor Injection Heat Pump for the F-150 Lightning?

What is the F-150® Lightning® Ford Vapour Injection Heat Pump?

Ford's Vapour Injection Heat Pump is an in-vehicle refrigerant system, designed to improve electric vehicle (EV) efficiency. The Vapour Injection Heat Pump comes standard on all trims of the 2024 Model Year (MY) F-150 Lightning.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about the Ford Vapour Injection Heat Pump, review the commonly asked questions below:

How does the Vapour Injection Heat Pump work?

Ford’s Vapour Injection Heat Pump is designed to help improve heat transfer and reduce power consumption. Ford’s patented heat pump system utilizes vapour injection in both heating and cooling modes to help optimize system performance across various weather conditions.

How does the Vapour Injection Heat Pump improve efficiency in the F-150 Lightning?

Ford’s Vapour Injection Heat Pump is designed to help optimize the energy consumption of the vehicle. It improves heating performance in cold weather and performs better when compared to a standard heat pump. 

Can you explain how the Vapour Injection Heat Pump will impact performance in winter?

In cold conditions, the system maximizes heat output to help reduce the use of low-efficiency heat sources. These advantages contribute to cabin comfort while being designed to help optimize EV energy usage. 

Why is Ford introducing the Vapour Injection Heat Pump now?

When we launched the F-150 Lightning in 2022, we balanced what was technically ready, could be optimized, and delivered the best value. Our engineers have been hard at work to bring a heat pump to market that fits the needs of our customers. We are continuously working to improve the energy consumption of our EVs. 

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