Edmunds Names F-150 Lightning Best of the Best

This latest awards adds to the Ford trophy case and is addition to the Ford F-150 was named Edmunds Top Truck and the F-150 Lighting the Top Electric Truck earlier this year.

Lauren Fletcher・VP of Content

Read Lauren's Posts

January 25, 2023

Edmunds Names F-150 Lightning Best of the Best — The Ford F-150 Lightning took home Edmunds Best of the Best award for 2023.
Photo: Ford/Work Truck

2 min to read

The Ford F-150 Lightning has become a popular fleet truck among fleets including utility and construction.
Photo: Ford

Ford has done it again, adding yet another trophy to its growing list of accolades. Edmunds has named the Ford F-150 Lighting Best of the Best in its Top-Rated Awards 2023.

This is after Edmunds named the Ford F-150 Top Rated Truck and Ford F-150 Lightning Top Rated Electric Truck earlier this month.

According to Edmunds, the Best of the Best is a brand-new flagship award recognizing stand-out vehicles currently on sale. Through a rigorous testing process, the award is given at Edmund editors’ discretion, considering the following factors:

Impact.
Innovation.
Relevance to vehicle shoppers.

What Made the Ford F-150 Lightning Stand Out?

The Ford F-150 Lightning comes with several advanced features ideal for fleets that tow, including a smart hitch app.
Photo: Ford

The Ford F-150 Lightning was unveiled in May 2021. Pre-production on the all-new electric truck started in September 2021, with production beginning in April 2022. The Edmunds team acknowledged that the F-150 Lightning’s advanced technology provides new solutions and values to customers that rely daily on the truck’s capabilities.

“[F-150 Lightning] embraces the advantages of electric technology to create a better truck for truckers,” said Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver. “This isn’t a lifestyle toy; it’s a working tool in the best tradition of the F-150. The heart of America is in robust health.”

The Edmunds editorial team selects Edmunds Top Rated Award winners based on informed opinions gathered during its vehicle testing and ranking process, including the Edmunds EV Range Test for electric vehicles.

In addition, the F-150 Lightning Pro has several stand-out features ideal for fleet operations, from a large "frunk" and faster Level 2 charging, among several other features.

Not the First or Last, Award for Ford F-150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 Lightning has become an incredibly popular fleet brand, with a many fleets such as Sunrun, SDG&E, Sunbelt already utilizing them in their operations.

Several accolades have been awarded to the Ford F-150 Lightning recently, including the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award, North American Truck of the Year, MotorTrend Truck of the Year, and others.

Topics:awards Ford Pickup Trucks Edmunds Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks Vehicle Insights

More Vehicle Insights

GM small-block V-8 engine displayed under blue lighting, showing intake, ignition, accessory-drive, and exhaust components, with another engine exhibit visible in the background.

Vehicle Research•by Wayne Parham•September 17, 2026

GM Unveils New Sixth-Generation Small Block Engines for 2027 Light-Duty Pickups

General Motors unveiled two new small-block engines, backed by extensive real-world validation and more than 70 years of small-block V8 manufacturing experience, as part of the engine portfolio for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500.

White 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck at a construction site beneath the words “Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fleet Guide.”

Vehicle Research•by Lauren Fletcher•September 17, 2026

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fleet Guide Specs Capability and 2027 Model-Year Updates

The next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brings new V-8 engines, updated technology, expanded safety features, and a fleet-focused Work Truck. Here’s what commercial fleets need to know so far.

YouTube thumbnail for a Ram pickup review showing a red 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman parked at an angle in a lot under a partly cloudy sky, with large text reading “2026 RAM 1500,” “TRADESMAN,” “REAL-WORLD REVIEW,” and “In the Driver’s Seat.”

Vehicle Research•by Lauren Fletcher•September 16, 2026

2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman Put to a Real-World Fleet Test

A few days behind the wheel of a 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman turned into a test of visibility, parking, work-ready features, and even severe-weather driving.