Ford F-150 Lightning review // A real truck or expensive toy?
Uploaded 2 years ago by Motormouth
Video Summary
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.