I’ve gotta push back on what you said. This truck is a great road tripping vehicle. I’ve crossed the country twice and leaving tomorrow morning for Ca from MI. 100 mile radius? Try the whole country. lol. And I would not call it inefficient at all. It’s a truck. It’s not going to get the same as a car. Same with gas. I’ve towed with it multiple times. I would say towing is really the only downfall but with some planning even that is more than doable.
The truck is inefficient compared to other EVs, known fact. You are solely dependent on EV infrastructure that is built, the majors highways have this, so if you don't deviate from the major routes, you would be fine. Crossing rural America, you are not. It boils down to where you would be located and the EV infrastructure you would need to use.
"Honestly, I am amazed that any home owner can live without a truck! "To be honest, I was not in the market for an EV truck at this point, but the incentives Ford has right now and willingness of the dealer, with 12 2024 Lightnings on his lot, to negotiate made it stupid not too. And I am glad I did, I am really enjoying the truck.
I've been driving a full size truck since the 90's, so I was already used to the size and cannot help you there. Honestly, I am amazed that any home owner can live without a truck!
You don't need a pick up. A simple utility trailer works just fine and is way cheaper. Also can rent for under $20 at Home Depot.
Compared to which EV’s? The Silverado? Or cybertruck? They both get similar KWH per mile. And I have taken back roads and gone off the major interstates without issue. Again it just takes some pre planning. I would agree with your last sentence. A persons usage and location can play a role in which vehicle they choose but I was really pushing back on your blanket statement that it’s only good for a 100 mile radius. Many on here would disagree with you on that point.
I live in the rural area, I don't have a supercharger or public charging anywhere near me. I solely charge at home. Just coming out of winter, my range was in the 190s or less, that is a 100 mile radius.
Ya, but that is a PITA, all the coordination to do that. so much easy to jump in and run....(but, yes for some that would be a viable alternative...)You don't need a pick up. A simple utility trailer works just fine and is way cheaper. Also can rent for under $20 at Home Depot.
I’m assuming you must have a SR? I have a ER and coming out of Michigan winter my range charged to 80-85% was in the upper 200’s. Again I used proper planning like always having it plugged in and using departure times which make quite a bit of difference.
My EV experience goes back 20+ years, I advocate for EVs. However, they are dependent of certain conditions to be successful. Not all people are candidates for an EV. The ones that are not, should not get the vehicle, as they will be dissatisfied and complain. Right now, EVs fit within a certain parameter. In the future, that will be different.
Similar for me. I’ve got about 12ish years with evs. I do agree that ev’s are not for everyone. I just think blanket statements like that can paint an unfair picture about evs. But discussion like this is really good (even if we don’t agree) especially for new people like the OP to help get an idea of what those of us who own an ev experience.
Sounds good. For us old timers who drove GM EV1s, Toyota RAV4 EVs, and the Nissan Altra EVs, we can share a lot of knowledge of the hard path it took to get here.
