IF you could do it all over... what would you buy?

[Jim Lewis]

I prefer the road trips and scenery.

California is more scenic than much of the Midwest, at least as seen from Interstates...

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[lipnorth]

So for example, when I go to Vegas from S. California I have to stop in Baker CA to charge up to 90%. It takes about an hour to charge. Are you not going on long trips that require you to charge up for that amount of time?

An hour sounds long is it a fast charger?

When I charge on trips, I usually stop at about 80% because the charging slows down to protect the battery.

 

[broncoaz]

So for example, when I go to Vegas from S. California I have to stop in Baker CA to charge up to 90%. It takes about an hour to charge. Are you not going on long trips that require you to charge up for that amount of time?

States are a lot closer together in New England. On the initial charge on an ER battery I can get to six different states, and I live on Cape Cod that is on the eastern edge of MA. The farthest I go routinely is ~240 miles to St Johnsbury, VT.

I used to live in AZ, I don’t think I would’ve chosen an EV if I were still living there because of the distances involved and frequency of trips beyond the initial battery range. I used to drive diesel vehicles (VW TDI and Cummins) that could go 600+ miles per tank. I was able to make a round trip from Flagstaff to Tucson and back without filling up. The common 488 mile trip from Flagstaff to San Diego would be rough in my Lightning.

 

[lipnorth]

All depends on the stations speed. If you can do a 20-80% charge in 30 minutes, that’s reasonable. Now with Tesla station access there should be more choices at high speed.

EV doesn’t work well everywhere. For example, where it’s really cold. This cold snap has really decreased my range. If I was like this 6+ months of the year I would have to rethink.

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

States are a lot closer together in New England. On the initial charge on an ER battery I can get to six different states, and I live on Cape Cod that is on the eastern edge of MA. The farthest I go routinely is ~240 miles to St Johnsbury, VT.

I used to live in AZ, I don’t think I would’ve chosen an EV if I were still living there because of the distances involved and frequency of trips beyond the initial battery range. I used to drive diesel vehicles (VW TDI and Cummins) that could go 600+ miles per tank. I was able to make a round trip from Flagstaff to Tucson and back without filling up. The common 488 mile trip from Flagstaff to San Diego would be rough in my Lightning.

Oh wow, I used to drive my 2002 Beetle TDI across the country. Loved that car, I sold it after California started testing diesels.

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

An hour sounds long is it a fast charger?

When I charge on trips, I usually stop at about 80% because the charging slows down to protect the battery.

Because of the long distance in between chargers, I go to 90% and I have a SR.

 

[Rip]

I would’ve entertained the Cybertruck for the same money. I like the aesthetics of the Lightning better, but Tesla has the best EV software and charging network. i really like everything Musk is doing for the past couple of years.

If I were buying again today with the same financials as when I leased my Flash last month I would make the same decision. The Silverado isn’t for me, I saw one recently and really hated it. The Rivian is interesting, but they designed the lift over frunk poorly.

Tesla does have the best EV software, and the most extensive charging network. But Ford could probably catch up with the software, and most of the charging network is open for all EVs now. What Tesla probably won't catch up on is customer service and quality. They have relied on being the original tech innovators for too long, and if they can't compete on service and quality they won't stay competitive.

 

[Piquette]

With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, I would have stayed with my ‘18 F-150 ICE until Ford figures out how to build reliable batteries. I have had to have two modules replaced on my ‘22 Lightning Lariat ER in 22k miles and 32 months.

 

[BSull]

I probably would have put new bushings in the suspension of my HD edition 03 F150, kept the truck that got 10 MPG on a good day and never, ever, ever take it on a road trip.

 

[WilliamRobert]

I’m totally satisfied with my ’22 Lariat!
I’ve been driving electric since 2018, my Volt used less than 8 gallons of gas a year.
After all the years of being screwed buy the gasoline and diesel companies, I’m glad to be doing my part and adding my little nail to their well earned coffin!

 

[WilliamRobert]

I would have kept my Model S, it was a bad ass car, but also I would have still gotten the Platinum, Only thing I think that stinks with the Platinum is the lower payload, towing and the crappy range eating 22 inch wheels. Also fix the damn charging pad before someone's phone catches on fire and add NACS charging ports, I wont buy another EV without NACS... I hate fddlefreaking with the adapters when I haven't had to for 13 years.

Seriously, phones can cost well over a $1,000, I don’t trust the Ford charger. Actually I would say the Ford QI wireless charging isn’t slow, isn’t fast, it’s Half Fast! I pulled the fuse and double sticky taped a mag base charger on the ford charger.

I had a 22 Silverado QI wireless charger that actually cooled my phone! Ford doesn’t care until they have to.

 

[mefly2]

Back to the original question ... I'd get the same make and model ...perhaps a different color.

 

[Adventureboy]

Would do exactly the same. Love this truck.

 

[lipnorth]

Back to the original question ... I'd get the same make and model ...perhaps a different color.

Me too! The gray has turned out to be boring

 

[lipnorth]

Tesla does have the best EV software, and the most extensive charging network. But Ford could probably catch up with the software, and most of the charging network is open for all EVs now. What Tesla probably won't catch up on is customer service and quality. They have relied on being the original tech innovators for too long, and if they can't compete on service and quality they won't stay competitive.

But they do not support CarPlay. Dealbreaker.

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