Posted on 08/14/2023 1:21:43 PM PDT by Red Badger
The owner of a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat electronic vehicle (EV), Dalbir Bala, is claiming that EVs are the "Biggest Scam of modern times" after he was forced to abandon his truck on a family road trip from his home in Winnipeg to Chicago because of faulty charging stations.
In a letter posted on Facebook, Bala described how he paid $115,000 on the Truck in addition to thousands of dollars more installing chargers, explaining the cost is "not justified." He said, "EVs are only good for limited urban use, as a second car. but expensive second car..!"
He went on to say that there is a "lack of adequate charging infrastructure for EVs" and that free stations take up to 12 hours to charge, but the cost of using an L1 Fast charging station is higher than gas. He also noted that you can't trust them to be reliable enough to be taken on recreational trips.
In describing his road trip to Chicago, it took two hours for his truck to charge at the first stop and cost $56. On the second stop, both charging stations were broken. He ultimately decided to have the truck towed to the local dealership and rented a gas-powered car to finish the trip.
Bala told Fox Business that he purchased an EV because owning one is "responsible citizenship these days," and that he purchased a truck because he wanted to be able to use it for recreational activities.
He added that the government needs to do more to "provide consumers with the right information." Bala added, "People have to make the right choices. I want to tell everybody to read my story."
"Do your research before even thinking about it and make a wiser choice," he said. "The actual thing they promised is not even close. Not even 50%. And once you buy it, you're stuck with it and you have to carry huge losses to get rid of that. And nobody is there to help you."
Ford told the outlet, "This customer's experience highlights the urgent need to rapidly improve access to public charging across the US and Canada." It continued, "Ford's EV-certified dealers will install public-facing DC fast chargers at their dealerships by early 2024, providing alternative charging options to those available today. Ford was also the first in the industry to gain access to over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers for Ford drivers."
Last month, Ford Motor Company's second-quarter financial results reveal that the company is projected to lose $4.5 billion on its Model E division in 2023. At the time, Ford CEO Jim Farley said, "The near-term pace of EV adoption will be a little slower than expected, which is going to benefit early movers like Ford."
He added, "We’re making smart investments in capabilities and capacity around the world; and, while others are trying to catch up, we have clean-sheet, next-generation products in advanced development that will blow people away."
And Ford is building a mega plant here in TN specifically for electric trucks. I can’t see how that will be successful. But maybe.
The guy who preached at church in Sunday mentioned it. He said something like, “Of course, nobody here in Tennessee will be buying those things, but they’ll be shipped to California and New York.” That got a laugh.
He’s from Manitoba, so the price is likely Canadian dollars. It would be ‘only’ $86k US.
I believe I saw a reference to him owning a trucking company!
But think of the warm fuzzies he gets while waiting in line at Starbucks.
“Every three hours requiring a stop for two hours to recharge is no way to take a vacation.”
Long trips are not a good idea with an EV. Around town might be cost effective.
I think EVs are fun to drive and anyone that buys a new car is not prioritizing cost effectiveness. I’ve bought new cars. It’s fun.
First mistake was living in Winnipeg for any length of time.
Second was buying an EV where the batteries start working poorly in cold Winnipeg.
Well at least The Blue Bombers are a fun CFL team to watch.
See tag. ‘nuff said.
Feeling, “blown away” yet?
Nuclear powered EVs might work.
Only about a 700 mile trip. That would be no problem for my 10 year old Toyota, but the real question is why anyone in their right mind would go to Chicago?
This is a lesson that needs to be learned the hard way—one family at a time...
Lol.
Yeah.. The guy who bought a lightning and reviewed it on youtube found out what piece of junk it is. Very low tow mileage. The range display kept downgrading the entire ways. would not charge in the cold. Sold it when it was no more than a year old only to find out the battery pack was shot from the dealer who purchased it.
You’ve made your grand virtue signal. Enjoy.
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Actually a 115 grand virtual signal.
HEY !!! EV Family !!!
Do not hold a sign saying
HELP !!!
Our EV Battery Died
Passing motorists might crash due to the tears as they laugh their butts off ...
The man is going to be on Laura Ingraham in a few minutes
Perfect! Absolutely perfect.
Actually, EV stands for electric vehicle. Don't expect some blogger to know the difference, though.
Diesel electric is proven tech railroad locomotives you can make biodiesel your self &they ate fuel efficient & cheaper than all electric vehicles & don’t have the habit of spontaneous ignition/burning!
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