Posted on 06/06/2023 1:23:56 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
The Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric iteration of America’s best-selling vehicle, was found to lose nearly a quarter of its range when carrying a load close to its maximum capacity according to tests performed by AAA.
The Verge reports that it was recently discovered that when carrying a load close to its maximum capacity, the Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric version of America’s best-selling vehicle, lost nearly a quarter of its range.
The F-150 Lightning has been marketed with towing and hauling capabilities at its core. It has a 98kWh battery for the standard version and a 131kWh battery for the long-range version. However, some people have expressed concern over the practical effects of using an electric truck to transport large loads.
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I can’t believe that Ford engineers didn’t test the truck with a loaded trailer or a loaded up bed.
What the hell do they think F-150 owners do with their vehicles?
Anyone who understands basic thermal dynamics would have seen this.
Ford engineers are woke millennials now.
Help China, buy and electric vehicle.
I bet they did test. Too bad the Engineer’s data didn’t support the marketing.
Data was buried!!!
As if the mileage on an ICE engine truck doesn’t go down when pulling a load. Sheesh.
“What the hell do they think F-150 owners do with their vehicles?”
Go get beer.
Pick up chicks.
Ford engineers tested the vehicle. They know damn well that anyone buying an F-150 Lightning isn’t likely to bail anything heavier than a Starbucks coffee and a laptop computer.
Sorry — HAUL anything heavier …
My F-150 goes from 20-22 down to under 10 when I’m pulling a loaded 16’ trailer.
But the Ford Marketing geeks were too stupid to think of that because EV
GAS ENGINES USE MORE GAS WHEN HAULING BIG LOADS, TOO. D-UH. Their "range" is similarly decreased.
Who writes this sh!t anyway???
Exactly so. Simple physics.
HAHAHA embrace the physics.
A 5700-pound vehicle loses 1/4 of its range while pulling 3,000 pounds? You don’t say!
Those paying attention to the video’s on youtube already knew this. Guy did a test run with a Gas truck and the F150. And I believe it is even worse than what triple A is saying. Then the poor guy testing it had problems in the winter and sold the truck to a dealer only to be told days later that the battery pack needed to replaced.
Notice that they didn’t test it in cold temperatures where the range would have been drastically reduced, and a no charge condition may have presented itself.
Tech team: We tested the prototype and found that under typical loads, the vehicle lost 25% of its effective range.
Marketing: Customers won't accept that.
Tech team: We can't do it without reducing capacity to put more battery capacity.
Marketing: Customers won't accept that either.
Tech team: Maybe in 100 years when dilithium becomes a thing, we can get there. But you can't argue with physics.
CEO, with corporate lampreys and DEI political officers in tow: We'll put it on the market. Just don't say anything. Besides, my good friend at InBev says they're going to use a tranny to market Bud Light. Our customers are stupid, and it'll all blow over. And if all else fails, I'll call our lobbyists and have the government force the public to buy the product.
And how long does it take you the “Charge” up with fuel.
“What the hell do they think F-150 owners do with their vehicles?”
Sit at the worksite all day.
BUT-—I can refill my gas tanks in minutes-—not hours.
Have driven long hauls towing horse trailers.
Have driven over 1 MILLION miles-—and AM NOT a trucker.
NEVER will have an EV.
Except an ICE engine recharges in 5 mins and a recharging station on every other block. Wonder what an EV150 weighs?
Of course they knew. And knew that almost all purchasers would be virtue signalers, using them mostly for commutes to office jobs or leisure errands. Trendy conspicuous consumption.
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