Range is a reasonable concern for a truck that you intend to use for towing, especially if going to remote work/campsites where charging options might be limited. Power, though? Unless you are comparing to an F150 Raptor, the F150 Lightning has the most HP of any F150 option, and the low end torque of electric motors is really ideal for real-life towing needs in addition.I suspect no one is buying an electric truck for utility reasons. From everything I’ve read it is terrible for hauling. I think it’s more you have kids or you need to haul things like a kayak or surfboard and you like the way it looks more than an SUV or a minivan. I haven’t read that. It is useful as a work truck for any of the electric trucks. Not enough range and not enough power is what I read. Same issue if you were using it for backcountry traveling. If you run out of energy, you’re in big trouble in contrast to a gasoline powered car where you just carry some extra gas. I suspect everyone buying an electric truck is doing it because it is cool not heavy lifting.Interestingly, the base trim (Pro) of the Ford Lightning is currently showing $52,140 for me.There may be a time when these EV trucks make sence but its not now.
The F-150 XLT 4x4 crewcab, which appears to be the closest match to the features and amenities of the Lightning (and anecdotally appears to be the most popular configuration) is showing $54,090.
So for a buyer who doesn't need long range, but is shopping for a nicely equipped full-size pickup, the EV option could actually be cheaper even before factoring in any tax credit (I don't know if the Lightning qualifies?) or fuel cost savings.
In fairness, I should probably mention here that once all the fees are added on to the F-150 or Lightning, the cost is closer than I expected to the Cybertruck at $60,990 for the base trim. That's 17% higher for the latter.
Both are a fair amount cheaper than the Rivian R1T, which starts at $69,900.
Personally, what I've seen of the Lightning appeals to me the most of that bunch (I haven't take much look at the Chevy), but it's all academic for me anyways, since all of them are out of my budget. I'm going to stick with getting a utility trailer.
If I needed to frequently haul stuff around town or tow shorter distances (as is the case for the majority of people who buy that class of truck), I would definitely consider electric. If your main use case is towing long distances on the highway, though, you really need to be an EV enthusiast to get an electric truck at this point.
Statistics: Posted by cmr79 — Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:23 pm — Replies 28 — Views 1904