Ford F-150 Lightning review // A real truck or expensive toy?

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Following is a summary of the YouTube video review of an electric car:
- The Ford F-150 Lightning has dual electric motors, with the standard range model having a 98-kilowatt-hour battery, resulting in 370 kilometers (240 miles) of range, and 462 horsepower.
- The extended-range model has a 131 kilowatt-hour battery, offering 515 kilometers (320 miles) of range, and 580 horsepower.
- All models have 775 pound-feet of torque.
- The base trim comes with a 12-inch digital driver display, a 12-inch touchscreen with Sync4, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, built-in navigation with a three-year trial, a six-speaker audio system, a 360-camera, heated power front seats with cloth upholstery, manual folding side mirrors, and Ford Co-Pilot 360 2.0.
- US base trim has manual front seats with vinyl.
- Available features include an eight-speaker or 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
- Weight is the number one enemy for a pickup truck.
- Ground clearance 8.4”.
- There is high torque. The ride is smooth and the cabin is quiet, though the turning radius is terrible.
- Power and packaging are excellent.
- There is an enormous back seat.
- Front trunk volume is 14.1 cu. ft or 400 litres and a 120-Volt outlet.
- The power output could power a home for 3 days.
- There is a 9.6-kilowatt onboard generator available in Canada.
- Lariat models come with standard leather trimmed upholstery.
- A moonroof cannot be added as an al a carte item.
- When towing identical 6000 pound trailers in a gasoline GMC truck and Lightning, 100 miles range were achieved as compared to the GMC truck traveling for.
- Ford had suspended Lightning Production due to one battery having a fire.
- CEO Farley has stated their quality issues are unacceptable.
- Reviews from The Fast Lane Truck’s review of this vehicle.
- Four electric pickup trucks available: Electric Chevy Silverado, the Rivian R1T and the electric GMC Hummer.
- “Don’t buy the first version of anything in the auto industry.”
- The starting Pro ST is priced at:

US: $55,974.

XLT SR: $63,474.

XLT ER: $80,974.

Lariat SR: $74,474.

Lariat ER: $85,974.

Platinum ER: $96,874.

CA XLT SR $79,000 CA D.

Lariat SR $90,000 CA D.

XLT ER $95,000 CA D.

Lariat ER: $108,600 CA D.

Platinum ER: $121,000 CA D.
- It does a lot well, but is much too expensive.

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