I Was Wrong About the F-150 Lightning: Honest Thoughts (You Were Right)

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After owning a Ford F-150 Lightning for over a year, the reviewer, who lives off-grid, finds the interior of the work truck model easy to clean due to the vinyl seats and plastic door cards. It is good in the snow and works well for towing. The reviewer loves the driving, the handling, the power, how quiet it is inside, and how smooth it drives. It powers the off-grid home for up to six days, but there are downsides. The limited range and charging logistics are an issue in their location. The reviewer has often had to think ahead to logistically plan the truck’s charging. It also requires planning to ensure the truck is left in locations for charging. If the weather is below freezing, it needs to be pulled into a shop. The battery loses up to 20% of capacity overnight. The reviewer also says that a gas truck would have offered greater towing capacity. Although it is rated for 2.4 miles per kilowatt, it consistently only gets 1.7. It has to be taken into town to charge, which is not always the most convenient. As a result, the truck was traded for a 2024 F150, with a 3.5 liter Ecoboost. It will enable hauling and towing a skid steer on its trailer, something the Lightning could not do.