Attended F-150 Lightning Launch Event -- Writeup, Photos, Max Payload, GVWR

[vandy1981]

Thanks for the write-up. Seems like a great experience. Out of curiosity did they explain how/why they picked the lucky few that got to attend the event?

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[metroshot]

Ha! Some were surprised to learn we didn't have one on order. Darren did not offer to let me cut the line.

I think if they invited you, your order should be pushed to the front of the line and shown to the world today !

 

[beatle]

My summary - it drives like an F-150 Mach-E. Everything felt the same, except the turning radius which matched the gas truck (we have a 2013 F-150).

Again, I will state that they read the forum threads and nothing I said seemed to be new information to him.

These two statements confirmed what I've wanted to believe all along. Acceleration is easy to quantify, but handling is another, and EVs carry their enormous weight very well.

As for listening to their customers and reading forum threads, I think this is key with a "software defined car" that can be improved iteratively throughout its life. It seems like Ford "gets it" and I think it will help build brand loyalty the same way Tesla's improvements have. Good ideas can come from anywhere so it's good to hear they're turning over all the rocks.

 

[RickLightning]

 

[F150ROD]

Perfect testing weather! Did they give out any Swag?

 

[astricklin]

In a couple of years there will also be a used BEV market.

There's already one. I see that people are buying and trading these things in 6 months or less when a new model or trim comes out because they can double or triple dip a tax credit and then sell the vehicle for MSRP+ and make $7500 for driving a vehicle for 6 months.

 

[astricklin]

Thank you Rick, for your write up! I’ve never owned a truck and can’t remember the last time I actually drove a truck. I guess I need to get in an F-150 ice and drive it before driving the Lightning demo at my dealers later, just so I can appreciate the difference. Looking forward to another report, have fun!!

I would definitely recommend it, especially if you've never driven a vehicle that large.

 

[GoGoGadgetTruck]

I would definitely recommend it, especially if you've never driven a vehicle that large.

biggest vehicle ever driven by someone, instant electric torque, direct relationship with a Mustang (Mach-E), what could possibly go wrong?

 

[astricklin]

biggest vehicle ever driven by someone, instant electric torque, direct relationship with a Mustang (Mach-E), what could possibly go wrong?

700+ hp, 0-60 in 4ish seconds, weighing in at 6000+ lbs.
I hope those who have never driven a pickup take it easy for a while. And even those that have, this is going to be a considerably quicker than most.

 

[GoGoGadgetTruck]

700+ hp, 0-60 in 4ish seconds, weighing in at 6000+ lbs.
I hope those who have never driven a pickup take it easy for a while. And even those that have, this is going to be a considerably quicker than most.

yeah I have driven big things before and EVs before, but I'm still going to be careful at first, because it's a whole different ball game when you put those two together

 

[beatle]

I hope the brakes are up to the task. Hauling 6500+ pounds to a stop is no easy task.

 

[sotek2345]

I hope the brakes are up to the task. Hauling 6500+ pounds to a stop is no easy task.

They do get assisted by the Regen function, but from the pictures we have seen they are substantial.

 

[ExCivilian]

I would definitely recommend it, especially if you've never driven a vehicle that large.

Great advice. It's been costing us a few hundred dollars a week but my wife has been using the RAM for running around town. After a few days of adjustment she now thinks her Touareg is small and can't wait for the F150!

The GTI was to the Touareg as the Touareg is to the RAM! One of the reasons I decided to keep both trucks and nothing else once the Lightning comes home is the ridiculous size of EVs. Airbags and structural design put passenger safety lightyears ahead of what it used to be even just decades ago but the roadways are going to be a battle of the masses in more ways than one.

 

[RickLightning]

Perfect testing weather! Did they give out any Swag?

Yes. I got to take home a Lightning, free for 3 years.



Well, not exactly. Tee shirt and coffee mug for car.

 

[GoGoGadgetTruck]

Yes. I got to take home a Lightning, free for 3 years.



Well, not exactly. Tee shirt and coffee mug for car.

did you ask if the shirt logo will get over-the-air updates?

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