Would you give up your Frunk for more range?

[Brons2]

It does not matter, becuase you cannot put a battery there without making the truck virtually unusable due to weight and balance issues.

Not happening.

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[Maybe Going EV]

Yes, gladly.
More range would be amazing.

 

[SD39U]

I love the frunk. Best place to store my ‘Go Bag’ and other essentials.

 

[SD39U]

I love the frunk. Best place to store my ‘Go Bag’ and other essentials.

 

[hermits-stunt]

I was watching the video by @Cbowe and it got me to thinking about having the Frunk versus an ICE vehicle that has an engine.
Just curious if people would be willing to give up the Frunk for an extra battery pack that would give you more range?

Bigger battery=greater mass and slower acceleration and decreased efficiency due to increased GVW, albeit with some range increase, witness the Chevvies. Do you really want a 1/2 ton pickup that weighs 10,000lbs.

 

[Mache_Enrique]

I would not give up the mega power frunk for more range. Range is never an issue but for towing and that is a separate issue. Would rather have 800v battery etc. with same range with faster dc charging (10-80% in 20mins or less please) and keep the frunk!!

 

[Jseis]

My 1st thought was “Shovel-nosed Lightning?”. Freaky.

 

[Piquette]

No! I actually use the frunk more than the bed.

 

[Hugh_Bris]

I think we will be giving up on the HUGE frunk for more range and better aero, which I think is the logical approach. The blunt front is always impacting range during every mile we drive; but the HUGE frunk is rarely entirely full. I don't want to give up on a large frunk, but it doesn't have to be as big as it is if I can get a significant increase in range, say 15% with the same battery??

Speak for yourself, I fill my regularly. Want more range? Option accessory for the bed like Tesla did

 

[Peddyr]

Speak for yourself, I fill my regularly. Want more range? Option accessory for the bed like Tesla did

Or just a more efficent battery in the same spot

 

[chl]

It really depends on what kind of driving or activity you use the truck for.

Slow speeds and the snub-nose does not have a big impact on range - friction is the main factor at low speeds according to the math anyway.

If you want a truck that can go long distances on the highway more efficiently, then a more aerodynamic design would be better - at highway speeds, the drag is the biggest factor in efficiency.

I use the Frunk the most.

The bed I use for things too long or too tall or too bulky for the Frunk like a motorcycle, 2x4's, bags of gravel/sand/etc., or furniture.

If I was in the construction business, I'd likely use the bed the most.

 

[Galactus55]

So basically you're asking would I trade in my Lightning for a RamCharger.
The Frunk has the range extender generator in it.
I think I would if the price is right (Very Right)
But I doubt the price would right and I love my Frunk & Lightning

 

[Monkey]

Bigger battery=greater mass and slower acceleration and decreased efficiency due to increased GVW, albeit with some range increase, witness the Chevvies. Do you really want a 1/2 ton pickup that weighs 10,000lbs.

Go drive one of them with the 200kWh battery. The extra weight is very apparent in its handling. I can't say I'm a fan of it at all.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

The segment that needs more range the most is those who tow. Seeing a Tow Range Package that swaps out the frunk for extra battery modules could be a popular package (without needing an entirely new truck).

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