How long do you plan on keeping your Lightning?

[monsterlag]

2-3years max. Have never held a car longer than that. Likely something with 800v architecture and doesn’t have to be a Ford either.

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[monsterlag]

if the lightning had faster charge speeds I'd keep it for 6-8 years like normal. Still boggles my mind the charge speed maxes out at slow 150kw. silly engineering decisions like not bothering with a heat pump, a lacklustre app, and switching to android in year 2 shows this thing was rushed.

I know the cybertruck is going to blow it out of the water spec wise. I think ford also knows this so the 2nd gen lightning has to step it up big time. ill be trading for one of the two as soon as they're available which sounds like 2025.

Lightning could be in its 3rd gen and I doubt Cybertruck will be out.

 

[rlbussard]

My wife and I are the absolute worst at keeping vehicles, but I am trying to make this one a keeper for at least 3 years or more. My wife is going on 2 years with her Mach E in about 6 months and said she has no interest in getting rid of her First Edition Premium. It has been at least 15 years since the last time we have kept a vehicle for over two years, so she will be the first to pass it at the end of the year. I could guarantee that I keep this one far at least 3-4 years if it had Android Automotive, but since it doesn't, I may bail on this truck the first chance I get to get another that has AA in it.

My biggest problem is that I love the constant updating of technology, hopefully Ford can keep models updated and I can better control my impulse buys that I do too much.

 

[JRTN34]

Based on what I know right now, I'm likely to trade for a Cyber Truck as soon as I can. Resigning myself to live with the Lightning shortcomings vs Tesla until the CT comes. However unless there are dramatic changes I can't see passing on the CT and keeping the Lightning.

Yes, I thought the CT was a joke at first but put in a reservation immediately, now I've grown to love the design. I had reserved a Model Y and was pleasantly surprised when they released it early. So the delay on the CT is frustrating and I hope the Lightning scratches that itch and holds a good value the first year with the big order backlog. The tax incentive hurts used cars, so that disappearing will help trading in a year or two.

I'm really afraid of the non-Tesla charging infrastructure. Driving a Tesla is close to driving a gas car when traveling, you just don't need to think much about it. You get in and go, it tells you where to stop and you can trust there will be a working charger when you get there. The stories I see on the forums and reviews don't make me comfortable that I can do the same with the Lightning. If my experience is different though, maybe I will keep it longer.

 

[Tony Burgh]

IT’S A TRUCK. As long as it’s reliable and performs like a truck, I’ll keep it. I’ve been driving trucks for 40 years, keeping the good ones for 10+ and dumping poor performers in 3. My past criteria was electrical gremlins or frame rust mean times up for that vehicle. Anything mechanical can be fixed. I hope that’s true for the Lightning.

 

[SmokingtheMeats]

I’ve owned my current ICE Lariat for 12 years. I’ll keep it as long as I see fit. If there are many upgrades to the 2nd gen, I’ll likely order it

 

[mr.Magoo]

It's a tricky question, for me I'm hoping 5-10 years, but technology advancements will probably drive that more than anything.

Point is, sure, we'll go from Sync4 to Android Automotive and who knows what the next greatest thing will be, but there's nothing wrong with Sync4 per se. I currently drive a 8yr old Jeep with UConnect and it's fine, wish I had Android Auto but it's not the end of the world. It'll get faster, 5G will become 6G and potentially sat links, etc. but unless 6G or whatever it is called is incompatible with 5G and they shut it down, things should still work.

Biggest risk/challenge is drivetrain, hypothetically, let's say you get 50% more range and half the charging time in 5-6 years, well, that would be a compelling argument to upgrade, plus with such a drastic improvement on "new technology" our 2022 Lightnings will be as valuable as a 5yr old digital camera or smartphone. So resale/trade-in value might also be a driver for selling before it drops off a cliff.

 

[Pjlightning]

When they come out with a 6.5 foot bed version of the Lightning,

I like this truck, but the bed was a big give up, downsizing to a 5.5 bed.

Hoping the longer bed allows for further range too, given additional room for a larger ER+ battery

 

[COrocket]

If the truck can make it through it’s 8 year power train warranty without major issues, I’ll probably drive it till the wheels fall off. If not I’ll probably trade it in for a newer one.

The real cost savings of EVs (besides gas) is the 100,000-150,000 mile service intervals as long as you take care of basic stuff like air filters/wipers

 

[rdr854]

Silverado EV?

I have a first hour Silverado EV(not first edition) reservation...est release summer 2024 as a fail safe. We'll see how I like the Lightning and see what comes from GM.

On the fence about whether I'll "upgrade" or not..will also put in a reservation for 2nd gen Lightning...

Ditto, except first 10 minute reservation. Will be interesting to see - and by that point I will know if the extended 400 mile range is really necessary or if the 320 mile range is sufficient.

 

[rdr854]

Since I am trading in a 21 F150 PowerBoost, I know what you mean about watering down. I see where they saved money, and although the fit and finish is nice... it seems cheap in some areas.

What have they changed/watered down?

 

[RDeFran]

First it would be nice to get it. Then within two days I'll decide to either flip it or keep it three yesrs.

 

[greenne]

Ditto, except first 10 minute reservation. Will be interesting to see - and by that point I will know if the extended 400 mile range is really necessary or if the 320 mile range is sufficient.

I'm first 5min as well...but we have no idea how GM is going to roll out these things. I could not stomach $105k so I did not spring for the RST 1st edition. We'll see what price point the Silverado EV comes out at.

 

[duallyben]

Once a 1-3 ton truck with 300-400 mile range comes out consider my truck forsale once I get my lightning.

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