I have a 2023 SR Pro with 10K miles (avg 2.3 mi/kWh).
I have a TMY LR for my road tripping needs, it's very efficient, 2X less costly to operate, and has autopilot.
SR Likes:
Sub $40K OTD price (with Tech and Pro Power Pkgs)
Lighter weight than ER improving handling and payload.
Tesla SC access...
I agree on the dash, lots of wasted space. By the time I get my non foundation DM, hopefully the attention will have died down.
Legacy canāt currently produce a software defined vehicle using current software and off the shelf hardware/supply chain. Most Legacy BEVs have 12V LVB and OTA...
Most criticism of CT is based on pics/vids. CT must be seen in person to fully appreciate. The build quality, size, materials, and technology put CT in a class of its own.
0-60 for DM CT is fast enough for this size of vehicle. Most reviewers have said itās plenty quick.
The Pro Tesla...
The social media pendulum swings both ways. This guy was in my feed for a while and was all praise for CT. Manufacturers are now at the mercy of social media platforms. MKBHD basically tanked Fisker with his statement āThe worst car I ever reviewedā. The influencers are becoming more powerful...
Do you have to be enrolled in BlueOval to order adaptor? All I keep getting is āconnected servicesā with no ability to order. Ford should have mailed these adaptors according to purchase dates.
2 TMYās and a Lightning. Non foundation CT dual motor will replace Lightning once prices drop to sub $80k. The CT is the best vehicle I have ever seen in person. Itās seriously impressive and pics donāt show that. I am also spoiled by Tesla OTAās, autopilot and lack of service required.
I would be upset if my new truck had no heat and possibly more problems. Tesla addresses most recalls OTA and I have never had to get service . Itās crazy how ill prepared Ford is at addressing issues with their BEVs. Many posts on these forums are complaining about poor dealership...
I have a faulty 12V BMS (NL3T-10C652-AD and need to get it replaced with part ML3Z-10C679-B) and other recalls I need addressed. Calling around to local Ford dealerships isnāt encouraging. What dealer is best equipped to service electric vehicles?
It also doesnāt help that some dealerships still donāt have EV certified techs. My local dealer has 2 locations and the one that is 5 mins from me is worthless to me. Seriously, why canāt Ford provide mobile service like Tesla? Iām not bringing in my truck in for recalls and also failed OTAās...
There are a multitude of reasons for the slow down in sales. The Lightning is too well built. The economics never made sense due to battery costs. Rising interest rates eliminated Lariat trim buyers Ford needed for sales. The dealerships donāt really want to sell BEVs. The media has put a...
The Lightning uses a PTC heater that takes a very hard knock on the range/battery during cold weather. WeberAuto on YT showed how inefficient these type of heaters are. If you run with your heat on high and also need the A/C for dehumidification, it can use up to 9.5 kW/hr. If the Lightning...
As an 2023 Pro owner, I agree with most of your points. The Lightning is super comfy and a great road tripper. I donāt think itās fair to assume EA is the worst company. Without EA, most of your trips would not be possible. The network was reliable prior to the huge COVID uptick in BEV sales...
When we transitioned from props to jets, they sent all existing planes to Canada. Seriously though, most people default to easy and gas is still that.....familiar and easy! Most on this forum must have a pioneering attitude or chose the not easy route, especially yourself for towing with a CCS...
Is that what you interpret from my post and comments? I have been driving exclusively BEV's since 2017 and was charging at EA when they were ghost towns. That isn't the case anymore. I am very comfortable and knowledgable with charging and road tripping BEV's. It's the new to EV owners that...
We need DCFCs now, the roll out is too slow! Day 1 of Lightning launch, chargers should have been in the ground. Call me skeptical that dealerships will follow thru in the time frame or quantity required. ICE Ford trucks are the revenue generator and it's "back to business" for many of them...
Ok, Ford cut Lightning production 2x due to declining growth of sales.
I don't see these DCFCs at any Ford dealerships near me. If they do have them, they are not readily accessible to the public or are used by the dealership. Additionally, dealerships don't welcome visitors after hours...
I will gladly take more DCFC installations irregardless of their design or factors you mentioned. We need a lot more chargers. Farley road tripped a Lightning and seems to have a good idea about what the average EV driver needs and the state of the CCS network.
At one time the coverage of...