Video Summary
Here is the summary:The 2023 Ford Lightning is reviewed, particularly for its towing capabilities. During his test, he noted that the 2023 Ford Lightning truck won’t make his typical 120 mile loop, which is why he will only tow a short distance. The Lightning has a 580 horsepower with 775 pound feet of torque; 0-60 in right around 4 seconds. He has a max tow package with a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.
The reviewer found that the towing experience is overall smooth, seamless and quiet, which sets it apart from other pickup trucks. He then performed a 0–50 kilometer acceleration test and found that the Lightning reached 50 kilometers in 4.5 seconds compared to other gasoline combustion engines that have been tested. Another quick acceleration test revealed that the Lightning was 6.6 seconds to go from 60-110 kilometers.
The vehicle has the ability to plug the charge up front, which is convenient. For this to fully charge from almost zero to 100%, it takes two and a half hours. The EV displayed an efficiency rating of 92kW per 100 km, translating to 260 kilometers/168 miles on a full charge. During his experiment, it traveled 101.3 km (60 miles), with a battery drain of 17%. While driving, it was noticed that it drops fast percentage-wise after only a few miles of use.
To summarize: There are tons of power and is extremely stable, with smooth towing and regenerative braking. While the truck’s battery requires a lot of charge time at stations, its ability to tow at maximum torque puts its performance head and shoulders above standard gas-powered 1500’s. The range is the major limiter for towing, and this requires further thought. A code to get a 10% discount on a weigh safe hitch can be found below the review in the description.
