F150 Lightning
#286
Lexus Champion
You lose 50 percent range, just like the gasoline version, so you get 150 miles, which is pretty decent. But it's been stated multiple times but we seem to keep having to repeat, if you tow heavy loads regularly, this is not the the truck for you. Please guys, It really tires me when I have to constantly repeat stuff I said earlier
Last edited by AMIRZA786; 05-11-22 at 04:52 PM.
#287
Lexus Champion
Nobody is asking you to like EV's. What we are asking is to have the facts straight, and I'm NOT gearing this specifically to you, but cut out the misinformation. Buying or not buying an EV is a personal choice
#288
You lose 50 percent range, just like the gasoline version, so you get 150 miles, which is pretty decent. But it's been stated multiple times but we seem to keep having to repeat, if you tow heavy loads regularly, this is not the the truck for you. Please guys, facts only
#289
Lexus Champion
Ford has done tons of testing before they released info such as range, power ratings etc and they have in many cased underestimated. You can find this info on their website. Remember, if you tow a gasoline vehicle uphill, it also consumes more gas, but an EV regenerates going down hill (what comes up must come down). In some cases I've been able to gain back as much as 15 percent going downhill in my Polestar. But again, if you tow regularly, then this is not the right truck. If I towed large loads regularly long distances than I would probably buy the TT hybrid F-150
#290
Lexus Champion
I do have the facts straight, I will not change my lifestyle to cater to the limits of a car. I have multiple cars to do the opposite, each is well suited to what I need it to do so I have the best time possible.
#291
Lexus Champion
Ford has done tons of testing before they released info such as range, power ratings etc and they have in many cased underestimated. You can find this info on their website. Remember, if you tow a gasoline vehicle uphill, it also consumes more gas, but an EV regenerates going down hill (what comes up must come down). In some cases I've been able to gain back as much as 15 percent going downhill in my Polestar. But again, if you tow regularly, then this is not the right truck. If I towed large loads regularly long distances than I would probably buy the TT hybrid F-150
That's a major issue since the TT engines GAIN BSFC when under load and don't care about inclines nearly as much.
#292
Forum Administrator
iTrader: (2)
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...-range-towing/
Here's an article on towing with the truck
I agree, it's not the right thing if you are using it regularly to tow, but for more infrequent towing (which is what most do with their F150s) it'd be fine unless you're on a long haul.
Not a major issue for most, nobody is going into buying this truck with the expectation it's their main rig for towing. Or if they are, maybe they deserve what they get for not researching, lol.
Here's an article on towing with the truck
I agree, it's not the right thing if you are using it regularly to tow, but for more infrequent towing (which is what most do with their F150s) it'd be fine unless you're on a long haul.
Not a major issue for most, nobody is going into buying this truck with the expectation it's their main rig for towing. Or if they are, maybe they deserve what they get for not researching, lol.
Last edited by DaveGS4; 05-11-22 at 05:15 PM.
#293
Lexus Fanatic
Where is there a 5% grade that lasts for 100 miles?
#294
Lexus Champion
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...-range-towing/
Here's an article on towing with the truck
I agree, it's not the right thing if you are using it regularly to tow, but for more infrequent towing (which is what most do with their F150s) it'd be fine unless you're on a long haul.
Not a major issue for most, nobody is going into buying this truck with the expectation it's their main rig for towing. Or if they are, maybe they deserve what they get for not researching, lol.
Here's an article on towing with the truck
I agree, it's not the right thing if you are using it regularly to tow, but for more infrequent towing (which is what most do with their F150s) it'd be fine unless you're on a long haul.
Not a major issue for most, nobody is going into buying this truck with the expectation it's their main rig for towing. Or if they are, maybe they deserve what they get for not researching, lol.
#295
Forum Administrator
iTrader: (2)
Made me curious so I googled
https://trucksontriangles.com/steep-grades/
Not 100, but California I-80 5-6% grade, 40 miles
https://trucksontriangles.com/steep-grades/
Not 100, but California I-80 5-6% grade, 40 miles
#296
Lexus Champion
#297
Forum Administrator
iTrader: (2)
I'd say more like 50-75 miles would be the max for me (and I tow pretty regularly). I want to get home. But I wouldn't buy this truck to tow.
#298
Lexus Fanatic
Made me curious so I googled
https://trucksontriangles.com/steep-grades/
Not 100, but California I-80 5-6% grade, 40 miles
https://trucksontriangles.com/steep-grades/
Not 100, but California I-80 5-6% grade, 40 miles
#299
Lexus Champion
Made me curious so I googled
https://trucksontriangles.com/steep-grades/
Not 100, but California I-80 5-6% grade, 40 miles
https://trucksontriangles.com/steep-grades/
Not 100, but California I-80 5-6% grade, 40 miles
#300
Lexus Champion
You are probably right, but we have a ton of superchargers, and heck, I'm adventurous. That is if I'm not really tired and want to get home. But the most I would be "towing" is stuff from Costco or Home depot