Video Summary
Here is the summary of the video:- The vehicle being reviewed is an F-150 Lightning Standard Range.
- The car sounds silent upon starting up in cold conditions.
- On a 19-degree day, the battery shows only 81% of its usual power available, with a range of 94 miles, and will not get to 100% on the road.
- The battery temperature, however, shows in the middle of the gauge even in 19 degree weather.
- In colder weather (19 degrees vs. 32 degrees), mileage is reduced.
- A test trip to the gym (11.5 miles on the highway) yielded 1.9 miles per kWh, while a typical fall season would have yielded 3 miles per kWh.
- Tire pressure dropped in colder temperatures.
- The energy consumption breakdown was 31% for climate use, 52% for route, 5% for accessories, and 12% for exterior temperature.
- Without a garage for charging, it will be difficult to keep the battery warm.
- The cost of ownership in the winter will increase.
- Sunlight is helpful in the winter so avoid window tints that block infrared.
- The F-150 Lightning maintains a lot of torque even in the winter, even though there is a loss of power.
- Recommends that you “charge on” to keep the battery warm.
