Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:- The vehicle tested is a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum with extended range and a 131-kilowatt hour usable battery pack.
- The max charging rate observed was about 170-171 kilowatts.
- The pack voltage is relatively low: about 330 volts when dead and almost 400 volts when full.
- This Platinum trim has 22-inch wheels which reduce the EPA estimated range from about 330 miles to 300 miles.
- This model has the max trailer tow package, which adds an AC compressor in the cooling loop.
- The tire pressure was set to 42 PSI.
- The test involves driving from 100% to 0% on the highway at 70 mph. This is done with climate control on.
- 70 mph on the GPS equals about 69 mph on the speedometer.
- There was a construction zone that reduced their speed for about five minutes.
- 3.3% battery used has been found to be used as a hidded buffer by Ford
- 260.1 miles was traveled at 70 mph and climate control on.
- The vehicle died just within sight of the charge point.
- Power train management, and therefore range, appears to be good.
- In the same test a smaller battery of the XLT or Lariat variety will provide an extended range to the customer, because those models of the vehicle are not equipped with 22" wheels.
- A work truck with the big battery would be a good selection for mileage as well.
- When you hook a Lightning to a DC fast charger the fans come on.
