I’ve owned my Lightning for a little over a year and have driven it about 26k miles. Charging at home is one of my favorite things. I haven’t had to charge anywhere other than my garage since June. It’s about as convenient as charging your cell phone. Another big advantage is it costs me about 1/3 to charge compared to the Silverado it replaced. In the 26k I’ve owned it - my maintenance has been 2 tire rotations and a cabin air filter. It’s hands down my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned. With that being said - it would suck if you couldn’t charge at home.
@ I need it to match up to the minimum of my gas car before I even consider getting one, when they get advanced enough to get 380-400 miles off one charge I’ll be interested.
@@thomashopper3705 Chevy already gets 460 mi on the EV trucks if you arent a Ford guy and you wanted to try one out. Lucid gets over 500 on some of their car models like the grand touring. Obviously the trucks are 100k so will have to wait a few years for the used market to develop and they will tank.
Nick, as a Melin sales rep I just finally have to comment on your growing collection of Melin caps. Aside from seeing them often on your main channel, there are 3 in this video alone (2 on the dash and one on your head). Kudos for being a part of team Melin and only wanting the absolute best hats available.
Great review, if I had to deal with the public charging network on regular basis it wouldn’t be worth it for me. I miss my Raptor / TRX sound but not the 10mpg fuel costs weekly, service costs, or even stopping for fuel. I wish I could have both one for play one for my 40-45 min commute. The 50/50 weight distribution, matrix led headlights, frunk, ability to have 120/240v plugs on demand, independent suspension and instant torque are what make the Lightning such a great truck for me. Great job on the review.
All valid. I don’t think the ability to charge at home gets enough credit usually. It really is awesome to just plug in at home whenever you need to “fill it up”. The problem with DCFCs is real, but most of us use those…2-3 times a year? It isn’t a factor in everyday life. If you have a gas car for road trips, an ev for everything else is awesome. (Though I road trips mine all the time…I just find it interesting).
I still prefer a combustion engine but I will without a doubt own an EV one day, even if it’s for just a little bit. As a point A to point B and right back to point A car it seems very easy and convenient. I would still own a combustion engine because I take long road trips to visit friends and family (I’m about to drive 500 miles to visit a friend for a few days) and I don’t think an EV would be best suited for that. But as a commuter/everyday driver I don’t see much of a downside.
I used to always get gas at Costco and I always hated that "do I have enough gas to make it". Charging at home is 100% a game changer. I can do a 3 hour round trip no problem but my commute is only 40 miles so I never get close to running out of charge
This is the best daily driver on the planet If you live the suburban lifestyle. I have no problem taking mine from the beach to the highest point on the East Coast in the dead of winter to go skiing and I have the standard range. This thing is a beast in the snow too
I love my F-150 Lightning!! I have a newer 2024 Toyota Highlighter and barely drive it. I charge at home and hardly ever go to the gas station. I get incredible fuel economy (roughly 70 miles per equivalent gallon). I also virtually have no maintenance
Nice video. The EV life is def different. I had a Tesla and now have a Ram 1500 with a Borla S-Type exhaust. I love the truck life but there are things about the tech in the Tesla that I loved.
Great review! Only one thing I would dispute. There is actually no need to constantly plan for charging. With home charging it’s ready to go every day when you walk out into the garage, so there’s actually less planning needed than a traditional gas vehicle.
I understand the 'charging station' issue. You haven't really lived the "EV lifestyle" until you have a charging station at home. I'm on my 3rd EV lease, and I certainly don't miss having to go to gas stations. Being able to fill up every night at home is one of the biggest advantages of EV ownership. The only time I use public charging is on an occasional road trip. If you plan your potty/lunch stops around a DC fast charger, it is not even a problem on trips....my next EV will be a Ford F150 or a Chevy Silverado EV.
I’ve owned mine since September 2024 and Ford still hasn’t sent me my Tesla adapter(12/09/24). Good thing you got one for your 7 day trial. That being said I charge at home 90% of the time and it is convenient. We took it on a 2000 round trip vacation (just to prove we could) and it wasn’t bad. It’s way more expensive to charge at a fast charger than at home and they aren’t always convenient to find here in the Midwest. The Tesla adapter would be a big deal while traveling. Also worth noting, cold temps drastically reduce range. I can’t stress that enough. I took a 100 mile each way trip last weekend. Had a full 100% charge, which is a claimed 320 mile range, and stopped twice to charge before I made it home. I stopped once on the way down (20 min) thinking I had added enough to get back home and realized on the way home I wouldn’t make it without stopping again. Another 20 minutes at the same charger gave me enough to get home. That’s the real drawback to the EV. It’s awesome everyday running to and from work, around town, but it suck’s for those couple hour trips in cold weather. I can make that trip there and back in the summer without charging and have some battery left. Just some insight from a guy who owned a Raptor for 4 years and traded for a Lightning. I’ve had it long enough to know I like it but not in every situation
Looks great Nic, but I’m not sure yet. We have a Honda HRV Hybrid which I believe is a good compromise as it’s self charging with no range or anxiety issues. Best wishes to you and your family 👍🙏🏻. Bob M. P.s. I wonder what Anna thinks 🤗
I know you are a Ford guy. Just if you have a chance drive the GMC sierra Denali EV. Would be curious which you would pick. Great content love the channel and miss you and Strad together.
Change is difficult, first off if you have a home use home charging. If you have work charging use that. And if on a road trip get the Tesla adapter (as you have on your video). We all grew up with gas and going to a gas station. The life style is different and at the end of the day if you do the math and use home charging you can save $$$ (thousands) a year just in fueling costs. That is not to mention the oil changes, transmission and diff, to me that it worth it. In general if you drive an EV once and give it a chance an EV will do everything you want today for 80% to 90% of people. There are some who claim or really need towing long range, for those get a Super Duty. Or if it's for the once or twice a year to the lake, you might reconsider or look at a Silverado EV or Sierra EV which has the range much closer to a traditional truck. (Charging pull through is getting better so this becomes less of an issue). I like the look of the Lightning traditional F-150, but at the end the range and charging speed moved me to a GM product. I used to have a F-150 ecoboosts, moved to an EV truck as it can do everything the eco boost would. Thanks for your perspective.
I've owned a Lightning for a year now, 90% of my charging is done at home. The only time I use fast chargers is away from the city like recently going to Dallas. .12¢/kw that's my electricity rate at home , I've saved a ton coming from a 2006 Tacoma Sport with a 17 gallons tank and 18mpg. Zero maintenance except tire rotation @ 10k miles. Going electric is a no brainer at this point especially with all the reliable Tesla Superchargers for long road trip.
Thanks for a honest review. I personally think ev for everything but towing mor then the battery reach. I have 4 trucks no ev yet but one will fit my use for local work. I really want tesla fsd. Unfortunately that means tesla cybertruck currently. I don't need it to be to flashy for work tho. I was considering a body swap because of that lol
I think the lighting is great. I’ve always been fearful of ford drivetrains in the long run but love the look/interior. They just need to improve charging a little and they will kill it
As someone that knows a person that owned a Mustang Mach E for a while the ultimate downside to it is if you do not have a charging station in your home, you will find yourself having to drive to a station which could become rather annoying if you have to do a multiple times a week.
Here is the truck I NEED: I put a 600-pound motorcycle in the 6.5 foot long bed (it must be 6.5 feet) and go like hell to our Up North cabin. It is a 360-mile round trip. We also go up in the winter (cold!) to ride snowmobiles and again I sometimes need to haul a 600-pound snowmobile. I set the cruise at 88-mph--YES--I'm speeding. :). We need to get there fast and maximize our Up North time. I don't park the truck in the garage--that is where I keep several those motorcycles--and my never to see rain sports car. What's out there? Are EVs for me?
I too am an F-150 guy. However, I'm not tied to the big V8 and all that. My F-150 has the small V6. But it does everything I needed to do. And it's a great trip vehicle. Because Ford has in their infinite wisdom, decided not to do a phev F-150. I've put my name on the list for the upcoming ramcharger. Having a vehicle that runs on batteries but has an internal charger that recharges. The batteries using gasoline for long trips is ideal for me. Any thoughts on that?
@@comicrandomness3289 The F150 hybrid is an electric assist type - it uses an electric motor in conjunction with the ICE to give more horsepower using less gas. It has no ability to run on electric only.
I’m right there with you. I won’t hop if the EV bandwagon until I absolutely have to. I leave hearing the sound of an engine and not having to plan around when and how I can charge. Filling a gas tank takes 5 minutes and you are on your way.
Yeah depending on where you live you won’t find chargers for them and I don’t know about you but I’m not paying thousands of dollars to have a quick charger installed in my house . And this part of Texas they are very rare to find anywhere
@@michaelhoffman8309 In "most" cases its not "thousands". And when you take into consideration the savings, it pays for itself and then "thousands" more over an ICE truck.
Interesting how top of both the dislike and like list is the lack of noise. I have never been inside of an F150 lightning, but I know with my own electric vehicles there is a distinct noise made with hard acceleration. It’s not the chest pounding Godzilla clatter thatfolks are used to when you step on the accelerator pedal, but it certainly does make a distinct noise and I have come to rather enjoy that noise, I’ll be at quiet as it is. It’s like coffee versus tea… They both have distinct flavors, some are just more subtle than others.
There is definitely a noise when backing up which I appreciate and when regen is being applied but I dont think there is when accelerating even when pushing it. The ride in this truck is phenomenal and the soundproofing they did was also. I have seen many videos of Tesla drivers hating on the Lightning because of its ride....Rivian too. But they have the software and slightly better 0-60. Im expecting my A.R.E. cap next week....Try that on a Rivian or Cyber......SEE YA!!!
If I had the money I might consider one as a daily …. But where I live in Texas it makes no sense because there are very few chargers anywhere in this part of east Texas . Plus for as often as we lose power from storms and tornados I’d be stuck
@michaelhoffman8309 The house can run off the truck when the power is out. (My Silverado ran my house for 3 days after Helene) If you live in east TX then why are you looking for DCFC in east TX? Lots of FUD here.
How’s it feel to know you’ll continue to contribute to China’s increasing economic dominance over us because you have to cling to your gas-guzzler? Can’t stop progress no matter how much you want to.
It's one of my least favorite parts of our lighting. We have a Tesla as well and the power button is just an un-needed step. When I first got it I would just leave it running. Pretty annoying.
I've got a Kia EV6, it's my first EV. It has been great and I've really liked it, however, the rate of depreciation on EVs is crazy. I drive a lot and so i've been putting the miles on it, and it seems that mileage effects EV aftermarket rates much more than combustion engine vehicles, not to mention there's that fear when you get closer to the 100k mark that you're potentially going to be needing a new battery soon, which no one wants to pay for. So maybe you save on fuel and maintenance at the beginning, but that savings catches up to you if you need to replace a battery? Or does every EV owner try to ditch it at 60k miles or so? I'm not sure, time will tell.
When everyone is on the electrical grid and you pay the same price or more to charge your electric vehicle, you’ll regret ever pushing fuel away. Electric has its place in the automotive industry but not as the main power source. Both options are a necessity for the upcoming future
Seems to be a nonsensical requirement when you can refuel an EV at home (as opposed to an ICE vehicle). Also, as ranges increase, the need to recharge will be significantly diminished - in both a daily and roadtrip context.
A higher voltage architecture can solve that. Think 400v VS 800v. 800v cars charge 10 to 80 percent in 15-20 mins. Imagine something like 1600 or 2000v. 5min maybe.
I wish they would make the front look more like a regular f150. Get rid of that weird front grill and light bar. Make it hard to tell the difference between a gas f150 and an EV f150
EV is best for daily driving. No fuss just get in and do your errand and charge up at the end of the day. No gas fill up no oil change :). You can save a gas car for those one or twice a year long road trip.
I love you Big B. I appreciate the opportunity for you, I understand it, and it makes me happy. But I absolutely refuse to be part of the EV world. I spent 18 months with a Polestar 2, and I concluded that I'd rather straight pipe a unicycle and ride it to work for the rest of my life.
If you're willing not to change your habits, then this is not for you. It's like saying "I need a sports car but I bought a van". These EVs are for specific individuals who are willing to work with it. The fact that Hyundai has an EV that can eat super cars for breakfast, the whole replacement for displacement and noise is mute.
@@mcsike7264 oh they are super lame. and the cost to fill them is wild. It was like $75 each time to fill it up, and it got about 300 miles to the tank. There are only 2 stations in the whole SF Bay Area to fill them up.
I would only get a electric car as a toy or to the wife never as a daily, I did try the same f 150 lightning I liked it to but as a one car family nooooo to every EV not for 10-15 years still and it's not because EV it's the slow charging stations and few of them to
What are you talking about slow? The Kia EV6 charges to 80 percent in 20 minutes, the one hour thing is the people who don't know to get off the fast charger at 80 percent.
There's just nothing about the EV's that does anything at all for me... They're okay if you live in a city and only commute to and from work or around town but as soon as you need to tow and go long distance they immediately fall short! Imagine taking an EV overlanding or the like and the battery dies while you are deep into a trail... You'd need a gas/diesel generator to charge up and out of there...
Imagine going overlanding in the Lightning and you dont need propane or a generator. And an electric heater is a realistic thing in a Lightning. Running out of battery is like running out of gas....people be like "guy, you didnt gas up"?I will be doing it this spring. Trial runs in Maine coming right up in a cpl weeks. Picking up my A.R.E. cap for it next week. Yeah sure gotta charge up somewhere before you go somewhere REALLY DEEP but that kinda thing requires a different breed of person than me. But seriously how far from civilization can you get here in the US? How far do you really NEED to get ? Agreed on the long towing distances.
@@brita654 Everyone seeks different experiences. True overlanding in Utah, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, etc etc is not a short range camping trip 20 to 30 min from your house. There are currently no EV's that can even touch the range of overlanding vehicles let alone a normal camping trip. Most overlanding rigs (gas or diesel) have spare tanks that land anywhere from 1,000mi to 1,500mi range. Plus it's not uncommon to bring another 10ga - 20ga along depending on where you're going. The basic extended 40 gal tank for an F-150 will give you a 720 mi range max or about 500 mi of heavy driving/sport mode/stop and go. As soon as you get that Lightning off raod you are going to be drawing far more power from the cells to traverse off road. In addition if you decide to power everything off of the truck ie heaters and cookware you are going to be drawing even more power from an already limited range (full charge per Ford 230mi standard battery and estimated 320mi on extended range battery.) Then when you get to where you're going and run out of power, there's no way to bring you more fuel. EV's have a long long lonnnnnng way to go before something like a truck model will actually be able to compete with their petrol brethren.
Well you might be saving the planet while sitting in your vehicle while eating lunch but surely that runs the battery life down .And who eats in a vehicle with the motor running not me
Ever take lunch in the truck in the summer? Keep that thing running please A/C! And actually the Lightning uses next to nothin when not moving so in the winter/summer I leave it on when I go into a place to keep it warm or cool. ICE vehicles use something like 3 times the energy when idling and his point about the exhaust is definitely a good one. You can warm up an EV in your garage with the doors closed to conserve that energy as well without exhaust problem.
About halfway through the video now, a couple of points into your dislikes… And it definitely shows that you do not own an EV as a daily driver. All of these things would be a non-issue if you were a full-time owner of the vehicle because unless you’re driving significantly more than 200 miles per day, There’s no need to stop at any chargers anywhere because you could just plug-in at the convenience of your own driveway or a garage. Additionally, you obviously don’t own a Tesla as a daily driver. If you did, you would understand that there is no thinking ahead, no road trip planning, none of that. You just send the car, your destination from your phone, even if the destination is entirely across the country, and the Car does all of the planning for you. It’s easier than driving a gas car. Not to mention the car will physically do all of the driving for you as well.Yeah man, thanks for the video, but it seems like you would have a much greater appreciation for electric vehicles if you actually owned one and used it every day. They’re great.
I agree. Alot of people think public charging stations become a daily or weekly thing but only on road trips. Ive had my Lightning for 8 months and used public charger like 6 times. Used to be gas station often times twice a week. And the savings are serious!!!
I wrote a letter to the Ford CEO's office asking why they were not building a PHEV hybrid F150. Their answer: "because we don't want to." Pure arrogance and ignoring the customer's needs. I plan to buy a RAM RamCharger ss soon as I can get my hands on one - which looks like summer or fall of 2025 now for a 2026 model. Sighhhhh....
Ironic timing. Ford recalled certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA recall report that the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not be tightened properly. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, the report said.
You do realize that if you owned an EV you will almost never use a charging station. It’s the whole point. The charging station is your driveway!! The most convenient possible location.
My brother has a Lightning. Charging at home takes an hour just to get only one mile of driving power, unless you have the electrical work done to your house to install a home charging station. BTW, I've always wondered why EVs don't have a gear driven alternator coming off the electric motor to charge the batteries while driving. Anybody know?
Having the electrical installed pays for itself in most cases in the first year. The alternator question is the regenerative braking is like the alternator on an ICE vehicle. A true alternator is ok on ICE vehicle because they actually produce more energy but they also waste alot more energy in the form of heat. EVs need to be more efficient. The constant drag of an alternator would reduce range massively on an EV is my guess.
It's clear that the agenda to get ppl that have a following to steer others to this con but I don't make decisions like that... so that being said.... I dislike the attempt to be handled...as easy as I subscribe because of interest.... I can unsubscribe because of disinterest...
![Noob To Max With DRAGON REWORK In Blox Fruits [FULL MOVIE]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LnBMOinoOvA/mqdefault.jpg)
I’ve owned my Lightning for a little over a year and have driven it about 26k miles. Charging at home is one of my favorite things. I haven’t had to charge anywhere other than my garage since June. It’s about as convenient as charging your cell phone. Another big advantage is it costs me about 1/3 to charge compared to the Silverado it replaced. In the 26k I’ve owned it - my maintenance has been 2 tire rotations and a cabin air filter. It’s hands down my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned. With that being said - it would suck if you couldn’t charge at home.
Yeah that’s all good and all if it’s just a commuter and you don’t actually have to use it or go anywhere.
@@thomashopper3705What is your definition of “go anywhere”? You can drive 300 miles a day just on your home charger.
@ I need it to match up to the minimum of my gas car before I even consider getting one, when they get advanced enough to get 380-400 miles off one charge I’ll be interested.
@@thomashopper3705 Chevy already gets 460 mi on the EV trucks if you arent a Ford guy and you wanted to try one out. Lucid gets over 500 on some of their car models like the grand touring. Obviously the trucks are 100k so will have to wait a few years for the used market to develop and they will tank.
@ I am intrigued about the lucids they are just pricey at the moment, I really like the concept of the ramcharger that’s coming out this year.
Nick, as a Melin sales rep I just finally have to comment on your growing collection of Melin caps. Aside from seeing them often on your main channel, there are 3 in this video alone (2 on the dash and one on your head). Kudos for being a part of team Melin and only wanting the absolute best hats available.
Great review, if I had to deal with the public charging network on regular basis it wouldn’t be worth it for me. I miss my Raptor / TRX sound but not the 10mpg fuel costs weekly, service costs, or even stopping for fuel. I wish I could have both one for play one for my 40-45 min commute. The 50/50 weight distribution, matrix led headlights, frunk, ability to have 120/240v plugs on demand, independent suspension and instant torque are what make the Lightning such a great truck for me. Great job on the review.
Awesome video as always brother 💪
All valid. I don’t think the ability to charge at home gets enough credit usually. It really is awesome to just plug in at home whenever you need to “fill it up”. The problem with DCFCs is real, but most of us use those…2-3 times a year? It isn’t a factor in everyday life. If you have a gas car for road trips, an ev for everything else is awesome. (Though I road trips mine all the time…I just find it interesting).
I still prefer a combustion engine but I will without a doubt own an EV one day, even if it’s for just a little bit. As a point A to point B and right back to point A car it seems very easy and convenient. I would still own a combustion engine because I take long road trips to visit friends and family (I’m about to drive 500 miles to visit a friend for a few days) and I don’t think an EV would be best suited for that. But as a commuter/everyday driver I don’t see much of a downside.
I used to always get gas at Costco and I always hated that "do I have enough gas to make it". Charging at home is 100% a game changer. I can do a 3 hour round trip no problem but my commute is only 40 miles so I never get close to running out of charge
My wife has had the Mach E for 10 months. We’ve DCFC once. 99.5% of the time she’s charged when she leaves home.
This is the best daily driver on the planet If you live the suburban lifestyle. I have no problem taking mine from the beach to the highest point on the East Coast in the dead of winter to go skiing and I have the standard range. This thing is a beast in the snow too
GM, please give him a Silverado EV to review. He'd do an awesome job making a video about it, and how it compares with it's range.
Love it. I have it and both hummers and the sierra Denali tops them.
I love my F-150 Lightning!! I have a newer 2024 Toyota Highlighter and barely drive it. I charge at home and hardly ever go to the gas station. I get incredible fuel economy (roughly 70 miles per equivalent gallon). I also virtually have no maintenance
Hard to beat for a daily in a multi vehicle household!
- Another V8 guy.
Nice video. The EV life is def different. I had a Tesla and now have a Ram 1500 with a Borla S-Type exhaust. I love the truck life but there are things about the tech in the Tesla that I loved.
Dude this was really well done
Great review! Only one thing I would dispute. There is actually no need to constantly plan for charging. With home charging it’s ready to go every day when you walk out into the garage, so there’s actually less planning needed than a traditional gas vehicle.
I understand the 'charging station' issue. You haven't really lived the "EV lifestyle" until you have a charging station at home. I'm on my 3rd EV lease, and I certainly don't miss having to go to gas stations. Being able to fill up every night at home is one of the biggest advantages of EV ownership.
The only time I use public charging is on an occasional road trip. If you plan your potty/lunch stops around a DC fast charger, it is not even a problem on trips....my next EV will be a Ford F150 or a Chevy Silverado EV.
I’ve owned mine since September 2024 and Ford still hasn’t sent me my Tesla adapter(12/09/24). Good thing you got one for your 7 day trial. That being said I charge at home 90% of the time and it is convenient. We took it on a 2000 round trip vacation (just to prove we could) and it wasn’t bad. It’s way more expensive to charge at a fast charger than at home and they aren’t always convenient to find here in the Midwest. The Tesla adapter would be a big deal while traveling.
Also worth noting, cold temps drastically reduce range. I can’t stress that enough. I took a 100 mile each way trip last weekend. Had a full 100% charge, which is a claimed 320 mile range, and stopped twice to charge before I made it home. I stopped once on the way down (20 min) thinking I had added enough to get back home and realized on the way home I wouldn’t make it without stopping again. Another 20 minutes at the same charger gave me enough to get home. That’s the real drawback to the EV. It’s awesome everyday running to and from work, around town, but it suck’s for those couple hour trips in cold weather. I can make that trip there and back in the summer without charging and have some battery left.
Just some insight from a guy who owned a Raptor for 4 years and traded for a Lightning. I’ve had it long enough to know I like it but not in every situation
I own a Tesla model X. But I love the F150 lightning. I love the blue oval
Great honest review. Thanks!
Great review!! I think ford should you give you the keys to the new Mach-E Rally for a review.
I got a 2023 Lariat and I love it
Crushed that vid! 🦾
What a beautiful truck! I'm in love.
Looks great Nic, but I’m not sure yet. We have a Honda HRV Hybrid which I believe is a good compromise as it’s self charging with no range or anxiety issues. Best wishes to you and your family 👍🙏🏻. Bob M.
P.s. I wonder what Anna thinks 🤗
Maybe Wife-B needs a this lightning f150 ? This lookin so cool and better than subaru in your garage or driveway
I know you are a Ford guy. Just if you have a chance drive the GMC sierra Denali EV. Would be curious which you would pick. Great content love the channel and miss you and Strad together.
Change is difficult, first off if you have a home use home charging. If you have work charging use that. And if on a road trip get the Tesla adapter (as you have on your video). We all grew up with gas and going to a gas station. The life style is different and at the end of the day if you do the math and use home charging you can save $$$ (thousands) a year just in fueling costs. That is not to mention the oil changes, transmission and diff, to me that it worth it. In general if you drive an EV once and give it a chance an EV will do everything you want today for 80% to 90% of people. There are some who claim or really need towing long range, for those get a Super Duty. Or if it's for the once or twice a year to the lake, you might reconsider or look at a Silverado EV or Sierra EV which has the range much closer to a traditional truck. (Charging pull through is getting better so this becomes less of an issue). I like the look of the Lightning traditional F-150, but at the end the range and charging speed moved me to a GM product. I used to have a F-150 ecoboosts, moved to an EV truck as it can do everything the eco boost would. Thanks for your perspective.
I've owned a Lightning for a year now, 90% of my charging is done at home. The only time I use fast chargers is away from the city like recently going to Dallas. .12¢/kw that's my electricity rate at home , I've saved a ton coming from a 2006 Tacoma Sport with a 17 gallons tank and 18mpg. Zero maintenance except tire rotation @ 10k miles. Going electric is a no brainer at this point especially with all the reliable Tesla Superchargers for long road trip.
Thanks for a honest review. I personally think ev for everything but towing mor then the battery reach. I have 4 trucks no ev yet but one will fit my use for local work. I really want tesla fsd. Unfortunately that means tesla cybertruck currently. I don't need it to be to flashy for work tho. I was considering a body swap because of that lol
I completely understand where you’re coming from about the EV lifestyle, it is especially harder to own an EV in a smaller populated area.
I think the lighting is great. I’ve always been fearful of ford drivetrains in the long run but love the look/interior. They just need to improve charging a little and they will kill it
THIS…..is beautifully done video
32 degrees and bro is wearing a short sleeve 💀
He has to show off them gunssss 😂
Home charger here. Nothing better here in MN is watching people stand by gas pumps in -10F while I smile and wave.
As someone that knows a person that owned a Mustang Mach E for a while the ultimate downside to it is if you do not have a charging station in your home, you will find yourself having to drive to a station which could become rather annoying if you have to do a multiple times a week.
If a person buys an EV and cant charge at home, well they shoulnt a bought it....yiiikes!!
That Shelby still looking badass
Here is the truck I NEED: I put a 600-pound motorcycle in the 6.5 foot long bed (it must be 6.5 feet) and go like hell to our Up North cabin. It is a 360-mile round trip. We also go up in the winter (cold!) to ride snowmobiles and again I sometimes need to haul a 600-pound snowmobile. I set the cruise at 88-mph--YES--I'm speeding. :). We need to get there fast and maximize our Up North time. I don't park the truck in the garage--that is where I keep several those motorcycles--and my never to see rain sports car. What's out there? Are EVs for me?
Great video. I think you have some Christmas lights to replace 😅
I too am an F-150 guy. However, I'm not tied to the big V8 and all that. My F-150 has the small V6. But it does everything I needed to do. And it's a great trip vehicle. Because Ford has in their infinite wisdom, decided not to do a phev F-150. I've put my name on the list for the upcoming ramcharger. Having a vehicle that runs on batteries but has an internal charger that recharges. The batteries using gasoline for long trips is ideal for me. Any thoughts on that?
I think the f150 has a hybrid. I hear it's bad. Too many problems.
@@comicrandomness3289 The F150 hybrid is an electric assist type - it uses an electric motor in conjunction with the ICE to give more horsepower using less gas. It has no ability to run on electric only.
I would love to see you get a lighting and do a build on it. 😂
I like the 150 and I think the EV is a lot like a sail boat! It's quite, that can be good and bad especially if it is a calm day or a low battery!
Looking forward to your 2025 video on your shoes...😊 fast cars and shoes is awesome
Yeah but on the Shelby you can get an updated starter and you can do it from your phone🤯 How would you mod it🤔 speed wise
I've got a Lightning. I don't know why you would need to modify it. It is already plenty fast.
@ cause that’s what car guys have done for years. I as well understand you side but that’s what we love to do
@rossmontreal4570 , the best Mods you can do to the thing is software. The hardware is already pretty good.
@ yes I know that but for car guys is the engine modifications!
@@rossmontreal4570, evs are cars too :p
I’m right there with you. I won’t hop if the EV bandwagon until I absolutely have to. I leave hearing the sound of an engine and not having to plan around when and how I can charge. Filling a gas tank takes 5 minutes and you are on your way.
Yeah depending on where you live you won’t find chargers for them and I don’t know about you but I’m not paying thousands of dollars to have a quick charger installed in my house . And this part of Texas they are very rare to find anywhere
@@michaelhoffman8309 In "most" cases its not "thousands". And when you take into consideration the savings, it pays for itself and then "thousands" more over an ICE truck.
@ it would save thousands here . lol
I’m sorry but I couldn’t pay attention with the suspense of the hat falling. 3:26
Interesting how top of both the dislike and like list is the lack of noise. I have never been inside of an F150 lightning, but I know with my own electric vehicles there is a distinct noise made with hard acceleration. It’s not the chest pounding Godzilla clatter thatfolks are used to when you step on the accelerator pedal, but it certainly does make a distinct noise and I have come to rather enjoy that noise, I’ll be at quiet as it is. It’s like coffee versus tea… They both have distinct flavors, some are just more subtle than others.
There is definitely a noise when backing up which I appreciate and when regen is being applied but I dont think there is when accelerating even when pushing it. The ride in this truck is phenomenal and the soundproofing they did was also. I have seen many videos of Tesla drivers hating on the Lightning because of its ride....Rivian too. But they have the software and slightly better 0-60. Im expecting my A.R.E. cap next week....Try that on a Rivian or Cyber......SEE YA!!!
giving this truck a second thought because of the baby burlacher rn
If I had the money I might consider one as a daily …. But where I live in Texas it makes no sense because there are very few chargers anywhere in this part of east Texas . Plus for as often as we lose power from storms and tornados I’d be stuck
@michaelhoffman8309 The house can run off the truck when the power is out. (My Silverado ran my house for 3 days after Helene) If you live in east TX then why are you looking for DCFC in east TX? Lots of FUD here.
I just can’t do it. V8 for life.
How’s it feel to know you’ll continue to contribute to China’s increasing economic dominance over us because you have to cling to your gas-guzzler? Can’t stop progress no matter how much you want to.
I like both. I drive an F350 but want a Tesla or similar for around town. An electric beater lol
I like that there's a power button
It's one of my least favorite parts of our lighting. We have a Tesla as well and the power button is just an un-needed step. When I first got it I would just leave it running. Pretty annoying.
Why do you have to public charge so much? Do you drive more than 300 miles daily?
Again folks who are not willing to compromise and/or change their mindset.
tell me,the screen,on the dash.the wheel.It is continuity or it is 2 cpu/chips for continuity ?!
the souce,the chedar souce.What was it?
the oil drip stain under the ford in the intro says it all lol
Oil drip? Its the cooler. And that ford is cooler than a mopar😁
My only thing with this truck is
They should have never called 150 lightning ….
Anything but that …
Why its a good name
@@mcsike7264 nah
@Oswaldo1000 its a f150 and bc its powerd by electricity they put lighting at the end
They could have called it the E150 LOL. But the Chevy truck should definitely have been called the E-Avalanche
@@brita654there actually already is an e150. It's the ford vans before the name changed to transit.
My Bronco Everglades is the same color, Cactus Grey
The color on the lightning is Avalanche. Cactus grey isn’t an option for F150s.
I've got a Kia EV6, it's my first EV. It has been great and I've really liked it, however, the rate of depreciation on EVs is crazy. I drive a lot and so i've been putting the miles on it, and it seems that mileage effects EV aftermarket rates much more than combustion engine vehicles, not to mention there's that fear when you get closer to the 100k mark that you're potentially going to be needing a new battery soon, which no one wants to pay for.
So maybe you save on fuel and maintenance at the beginning, but that savings catches up to you if you need to replace a battery? Or does every EV owner try to ditch it at 60k miles or so? I'm not sure, time will tell.
Ev is the future. When gas goes up to $9 a gallon you might change your mind
When everyone is on the electrical grid and you pay the same price or more to charge your electric vehicle, you’ll regret ever pushing fuel away.
Electric has its place in the automotive industry but not as the main power source. Both options are a necessity for the upcoming future
I would consider an EV when they can, fully, charge in the same time it takes me to fill my tank.
Seems to be a nonsensical requirement when you can refuel an EV at home (as opposed to an ICE vehicle). Also, as ranges increase, the need to recharge will be significantly diminished - in both a daily and roadtrip context.
A higher voltage architecture can solve that. Think 400v VS 800v. 800v cars charge 10 to 80 percent in 15-20 mins. Imagine something like 1600 or 2000v. 5min maybe.
I wish they would make the front look more like a regular f150. Get rid of that weird front grill and light bar. Make it hard to tell the difference between a gas f150 and an EV f150
I have coolers built into my ram 1500 gasser
But can you haul a salvage Ferrari all the way to Philly without taking a whole month?
Yes
EV is best for daily driving. No fuss just get in and do your errand and charge up at the end of the day. No gas fill up no oil change :). You can save a gas car for those one or twice a year long road trip.
I love you Big B. I appreciate the opportunity for you, I understand it, and it makes me happy. But I absolutely refuse to be part of the EV world. I spent 18 months with a Polestar 2, and I concluded that I'd rather straight pipe a unicycle and ride it to work for the rest of my life.
If you're willing not to change your habits, then this is not for you. It's like saying "I need a sports car but I bought a van". These EVs are for specific individuals who are willing to work with it. The fact that Hyundai has an EV that can eat super cars for breakfast, the whole replacement for displacement and noise is mute.
1st minute gang :)
You da best.
Will never like a fully electric Vehicle
Ha! Have you test driven one? Try the Lightning-I dare ya!! LOL
What I think you should do is trading in your wife's Subaru for Ford Mustang Mach E.
Drop the monsters and switch to Jocko drinks. Wean yourself off that way.
😏 Your Mopar videos get views.
Your Ford EV review, not so much 😂
Toyota gave me their hydrogen car to promote on social media and I returned it after 3 days it was so bad lol
That's just a scam 😂 why would anyone buy a hydrogen vehicle there just evs with extra steps 😂
@@mcsike7264 oh they are super lame. and the cost to fill them is wild. It was like $75 each time to fill it up, and it got about 300 miles to the tank. There are only 2 stations in the whole SF Bay Area to fill them up.
@@thatoddtodd 300miles i can achieve the more range for cheaper in my tesla model 3😂 i get 370miles
@@mcsike7264 Yeah they have to find a way to produce hydrogen cheaply and it requires ALOT of energy to produce. Thats the big hope of fusion.
I would only get a electric car as a toy or to the wife never as a daily, I did try the same f 150 lightning I liked it to but as a one car family nooooo to every EV not for 10-15 years still and it's not because EV it's the slow charging stations and few of them to
What are you talking about slow? The Kia EV6 charges to 80 percent in 20 minutes, the one hour thing is the people who don't know to get off the fast charger at 80 percent.
@dawsonharrington1220 yes and to put 80 liters of fuel in my car take less than 5 minutes
There's just nothing about the EV's that does anything at all for me... They're okay if you live in a city and only commute to and from work or around town but as soon as you need to tow and go long distance they immediately fall short! Imagine taking an EV overlanding or the like and the battery dies while you are deep into a trail... You'd need a gas/diesel generator to charge up and out of there...
Imagine going overlanding in the Lightning and you dont need propane or a generator. And an electric heater is a realistic thing in a Lightning. Running out of battery is like running out of gas....people be like "guy, you didnt gas up"?I will be doing it this spring. Trial runs in Maine coming right up in a cpl weeks. Picking up my A.R.E. cap for it next week. Yeah sure gotta charge up somewhere before you go somewhere REALLY DEEP but that kinda thing requires a different breed of person than me. But seriously how far from civilization can you get here in the US? How far do you really NEED to get ? Agreed on the long towing distances.
@@brita654 Everyone seeks different experiences. True overlanding in Utah, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, etc etc is not a short range camping trip 20 to 30 min from your house. There are currently no EV's that can even touch the range of overlanding vehicles let alone a normal camping trip. Most overlanding rigs (gas or diesel) have spare tanks that land anywhere from 1,000mi to 1,500mi range. Plus it's not uncommon to bring another 10ga - 20ga along depending on where you're going. The basic extended 40 gal tank for an F-150 will give you a 720 mi range max or about 500 mi of heavy driving/sport mode/stop and go. As soon as you get that Lightning off raod you are going to be drawing far more power from the cells to traverse off road. In addition if you decide to power everything off of the truck ie heaters and cookware you are going to be drawing even more power from an already limited range (full charge per Ford 230mi standard battery and estimated 320mi on extended range battery.) Then when you get to where you're going and run out of power, there's no way to bring you more fuel. EV's have a long long lonnnnnng way to go before something like a truck model will actually be able to compete with their petrol brethren.
@@mikemade_ Truly I shouldnt have used the term overlanding lol. Dispersed camping maybe? LOL
Well you might be saving the planet while sitting in your vehicle while eating lunch but surely that runs the battery life down .And who eats in a vehicle with the motor running not me
Ever take lunch in the truck in the summer? Keep that thing running please A/C! And actually the Lightning uses next to nothin when not moving so in the winter/summer I leave it on when I go into a place to keep it warm or cool. ICE vehicles use something like 3 times the energy when idling and his point about the exhaust is definitely a good one. You can warm up an EV in your garage with the doors closed to conserve that energy as well without exhaust problem.
The Lightning is done half a.. It’s a gas F150 traditionally. It’s not an EV from the ground up. It sucks.
About halfway through the video now, a couple of points into your dislikes… And it definitely shows that you do not own an EV as a daily driver. All of these things would be a non-issue if you were a full-time owner of the vehicle because unless you’re driving significantly more than 200 miles per day, There’s no need to stop at any chargers anywhere because you could just plug-in at the convenience of your own driveway or a garage. Additionally, you obviously don’t own a Tesla as a daily driver. If you did, you would understand that there is no thinking ahead, no road trip planning, none of that. You just send the car, your destination from your phone, even if the destination is entirely across the country, and the Car does all of the planning for you. It’s easier than driving a gas car. Not to mention the car will physically do all of the driving for you as well.Yeah man, thanks for the video, but it seems like you would have a much greater appreciation for electric vehicles if you actually owned one and used it every day. They’re great.
I agree. Alot of people think public charging stations become a daily or weekly thing but only on road trips. Ive had my Lightning for 8 months and used public charger like 6 times. Used to be gas station often times twice a week. And the savings are serious!!!
Personally I am a Ram guy and would go for the new Ramcharger, but if Ford did something like the new Ramcharger, I would highly consider getting it
Ford has a hybrid. I hear it's terrible. Too many problems.
I wrote a letter to the Ford CEO's office asking why they were not building a PHEV hybrid F150. Their answer: "because we don't want to." Pure arrogance and ignoring the customer's needs. I plan to buy a RAM RamCharger ss soon as I can get my hands on one - which looks like summer or fall of 2025 now for a 2026 model. Sighhhhh....
Ironic timing. Ford recalled certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The automobile manufacturer said in the NHTSA recall report that the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not be tightened properly. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, the report said.
I havent seen it yet on internet or from FORD.
You do realize that if you owned an EV you will almost never use a charging station. It’s the whole point. The charging station is your driveway!! The most convenient possible location.
My brother has a Lightning. Charging at home takes an hour just to get only one mile of driving power, unless you have the electrical work done to your house to install a home charging station. BTW, I've always wondered why EVs don't have a gear driven alternator coming off the electric motor to charge the batteries while driving. Anybody know?
Having the electrical installed pays for itself in most cases in the first year. The alternator question is the regenerative braking is like the alternator on an ICE vehicle. A true alternator is ok on ICE vehicle because they actually produce more energy but they also waste alot more energy in the form of heat. EVs need to be more efficient. The constant drag of an alternator would reduce range massively on an EV is my guess.
Because physics
It's clear that the agenda to get ppl that have a following to steer others to this con but I don't make decisions like that... so that being said.... I dislike the attempt to be handled...as easy as I subscribe because of interest.... I can unsubscribe because of disinterest...
You said a beautiful Mach e, you are an Ev guy! Poser
An ev guy? While he owns several v8 muscle cars, and hasn't even owned an electric car? Ok
@@jointhefist1016 Yeah thats a laugher
ELECTRIC IS NOT MY FUTURE, ILL WALK BEFORE IOWN A EV. MO WAY IN HELL WILL I OWN ONE DRIVE ONE ETC.
NO ONE IS TRYING TO MAKE YOU GET ONE! You can relax. Sheesh. You’re that guy who gets mad that other people are vegetarian. Lol
No one makes you. Might as well get a carriage
Hey Pal, calm down over there
And that's your opinion, not everybody has the same opinion as you. I do agree with you but you don't have to comment it and in ALL CAPS.
Says the guy who can’t type 😂