I don’t know about this truck, but Freepers should learn and understand about EVs a lot better. Many of the reactions I see are very knee-jerk and based on true-back-in the-day information and anti-EV theories that just did not pan out. GM is the worst EV maker so far with the Volt fiasco, but they are fixing all of them and the battery supplier is helping them pay for it. This Silverado truck might mark a turnaround for them, we’ll see. I think GM is actually better than Ford at electronics and software, but I like FORD build quality and design. EV’s like the VOLT and Prius were made ugly, weird looking on purpose, so their sales would be centered on those wanting to make a “sacrifice” to save the earth. “I care so much, I’ll drive this ugly car.” and it would not detract from Corolla or Camry sales.
Now things have changed with Tesla and F-150 Lightning looking like normal or even beautiful cars…except with drag strip performance. For running around town, an EV is the best car there is. Maybe on long trips and in the cold north, it’s another matter, but still many who are not in a hurry, will enjoy the drive while plotting and planning the best charger routes. I don’t take many long trips, don’t own anything to tow, and really not in much of a hurry these days.
I hopefully will be placing an order in a couple of weeks for an F-150 Lightning, that I might be trading in for a Cybertruck in 3 years. Lightning batteries are from a supplier who has NEVER had a battery fire, the batteries are also fully serviceable, by module, and replaceable. I’ll keep my Transit van for long trips and any light towing. So please don’t coal-roll me when you see me. You’ll know me by my Trump-DeSantis 2024 sticker.
Having spent more than 30 years in the fleet industry, I understand a few things about EV’s, and newer vehicles in general. . . they have become a ridiculously complex and expensive way of performing what is really a simple task - motor transportation.
I realize that EV’s have their fans, and that’s great - if it were to be a choice. Unfortunately, it’s not going to be a choice. The Biden administration is quickly and quietly killing off internal combustion vehicles. We are to be left with the choice that government dictates. Some people will have no choice at all.
The idea that we should put all of our eggs in the “electric” basket is anathema to freedom, but that’s where we’re heading, like a runaway freight train.