Ford Lighting EV Range reduces 2/3rds while towing

[CKN]

So now I have read two-towing reviews that test out showing towing reduces the total range of the Ford electric Lightning pickup by two thirds. It should be noted that when towing with a GAS motor the range is reduced by half-generally.

The Ford Lightning is really a grocery getter for those who want a look of a pickup-but really won't use it like a truck.

Our Ford F-150 Lighting Towing Test Raises Concerns

Check out our 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning towing test. See how well the Ford F-150 Lightning can tow a 5,000 lb camper.

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[JohnnyG]

I'm just not sure why this would be news to anybody.
Just common sense in my opinion, even though it does demonstrate that electric trucks, or vehicles that have to do actual work, are not ready to be electrified. Fancy grocery getters, like most trucks and SUV's.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Ford has tons of orders for the Lightning. I wonder what their intended use is? These trucks are not exactly cheap!

 

[zyxelenator]

Let's say it this way- it is a city boy truck to get a couple of bags of softener salt and dirt here and there several times per year...

 

[Passport1]

I wonder what their intended use is?

Maybe to impress people named Jones.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

The Ford Lightning is really a grocery getter for those who want a look of a pickup-but really won't use it like a truck.

Our Ford F-150 Lighting Towing Test Raises Concerns

Check out our 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning towing test. See how well the Ford F-150 Lightning can tow a 5,000 lb camper.

www.motorbiscuit.com

I don't see this problem as this applies to something like 85% of all truck owners. I've also seen one survey that says 75% of truck owners tow something 1x a year or less.

 

[tyman]

Lol Ford

 

[Skippy722]

I bought a truck more for hauling crap than towing, I’d be interested to see how it handles 2,000lbs in the bed.

 

[JohnnyG]

Lol Ford

Keep in mind, the Mach-E seems to be a fine car. At least my niece loves hers. She's a charge at home kinda person with a long commute in Savannah, so it fits it's intended purpose.
Trucks, not so much.

 

[CKN]

I bought a truck more for hauling crap than towing, I’d be interested to see how it handles 2,000lbs in the bed.

Yea-how much does hauling max payload in the bed affect range? Good question.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Ford is going to sell a ton of them. That is all that matters.

 

[andrew_j]

Given vast majority of people who own pickups non commercially drive around with bed of air and nothing in tow Lightning works.

 

[spasm3]

I think for the person that wants a truck, needs it for home Depot runs, and does not tow, it works.
That's probably a lot of the public now.

 

[Slow Car Sport Mode]

Ford has tons of orders for the Lightning. I wonder what their intended use is? These trucks are not exactly cheap!

To look cool and be like cars.

I think Ford has a very well-liked and well-received Rivian R1T looking product by the way they are selling these.

 

[NismoNVT]

This EV trucks have reduced range has become a talking point for online discussion. If this is a real issue,folks will simply just buy something else.

That being said, reduced range happens with every propulsion system, the issue is replenishing that range. With ICE/Hev its a quick fill up and you are back on the road. With electric its not as easy. However the inconvenience depends on the person and their tolerance.

 

[alarmguy]

Ford has tons of orders for the Lightning. I wonder what their intended use is? These trucks are not exactly cheap!

In many places of the country pick up trucks are the "thing' to own, maybe just like Tesla small sedans on the West Coast are a thing, they arent cheap either.
Here in SC sometimes is seems like 50% of the vehicles are pickups. They are used just like any vehicle which the intended use is no different then the use of any vehicle.
We live near a large well known lake, actually hosting for the first time in the USA the international bass tournament this month.
Now there is where you will see many pickups trailering small boats that cost even more then the truck. Other than that, they are like any other vehicle.

 

[andrew_j]

Ford did a decent job with Maverick hybrid. They should create a PHEV version of Maverick as proof of concept for the PHEV F150.

 

[wpod]

Ford has tons of orders for the Lightning. I wonder what their intended use is? These trucks are not exactly cheap!

There are lots of people with lots of money and or credit. The Media driven EV hysteria is stunning.

 

[AZjeff]

Maybe we can combine the weekly EV and people who shouldn't own trucks bash threads and save space? Jeez, if it doesn't work for you don't buy it and don't worry about what other people drive.

 

[zyxelenator]

Cmon, there has to be at least one anti-EV thread per week; it's a tradition now.