Interesting question. I think the main mechanical difference with Max Tow is an augmented battery/motor cooling system. I also read somewhere that it may include an e-locker on the rear differential.
Max towing package only adds additional cooling and probably would be more beneficial to have than not even if you don't tow.
Okay, thanks. I was just curious if the Max Tow Package was contributing to the Platinum Trim only getting 280 miles range vs. the Lariat or not.
The difference in range between the Platinum and lower trims is that the Platinum has much larger tires. larger tires have a negative impact on fuel efficiency. 20 miles less sounds about right for the bigger rims and tires.
People make way to much of that loading - it really won't impact the range that much (a few percent - especially at highway speeds). Extra weight just adds to rolling resistance, but aero drag is the major source of drag - not rolling resistance.
I'm assuming then that no official range numbers have been released at this point?
No - just the Ford targets of 230 / 300
Range is currently advertised as 230/300 “EPA estimated”. This should mean that those ranges are measured per the EPA standard. This was reported by GreenCarReports.com in late December. It’s supposed to be “official.”
very true. I wonder what difference a bed cover will make for range since that would take the wind resistance of the tailgate away..
Maybe a little (~2% or 5-6 miles). They don't do as much as many think.
