Video Summary
Here is a summary of the electric car review from the YouTube video:- The video reviews a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck while towing a Ford Model A.
- A previous towing video of a Ford Model A and a small battery Lightning lost 90 miles of range for only 30 miles driven; it concluded Lightning isn't ready to tow.
- This version has an extended-range battery but does not have the maximum tow package.
- Ford has calibrated the range estimating system to improve its realism for towing, which recognizes the trailer when plugged in.
- When the trailer is connected, the system prompts the user to add the trailer with trailer width, length, height and weight of the trailer.
- Once these parameters are set, the range estimate instantly revises, providing a more realistic range number.
- The trailer hooked up and the gauges showing approximately a 50 percent reduction in range.
- The vehicle is quiet and provides lots of power, making towing seem effortless, and can recover energy when slowing.
- The soft springs in the front lend to a more Cadillac-like or Lincoln-like ride, which may affect some handling.
- The EV infrastructure isn't capable yet of extended towing due to range.
- However, these trucks are able to handle everyday towing activities.
