I think the F-150 Lightning is very compelling because they made a standard vehicle. The Model X and Cybertruck are out for me because their design makes using accessories difficult. I’m speaking specifically about roof racks, bed accessories, etc. I’m sure vendors will make some but there will likely be an even more premium price attached to it.
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How many will look into the F-150 Lightning?
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I reserved a F-150 Lighting (impressed) and canceled the CyberTruck. I have an S and a Y. 300 miles on the Ford is more than enough for me.
Great charge rate at home. Not so great on the road. Fix that, and maybe. I would wait for Ford's second version because of batteries. Which means I would likely have the Cybertruck prior. Very early RN.. Very interesting. Thought a better look for Ford at trucks than the GMC Hummer.
silvermaxd
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I reserved one also...still have the cybertruck reservation and will likely cancel that
Ford has to prove a lot in terms of battery-Game over! But the dealers will give you 6 months oil change!
I put a reservation in. One of the newspapers say it will only be available in crew cab (maybe that is to start). Specs look good to me and I’ll be very relieved to not be subjected to the whims of the 420technoking
As a grocery getter I could back in to the parking spot.
Mobile power wall is the future.
If they work the battery supply and charging infrastructure keeps going (it will), I am thinking of getting one...
But, having owned a ranger, 150 and 350 over the last 25 years - my truck days may have passed....
Mobile power wall is the future.
If they work the battery supply and charging infrastructure keeps going (it will), I am thinking of getting one...
But, having owned a ranger, 150 and 350 over the last 25 years - my truck days may have passed....
RAM_Eh
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Seriously considering the F150. Drove them for years and recently changed to the RAM. I will have two Teslas in the family once the new MS comes and will switch to electric pickup in 1-2 years... I still don't like the shape of the CT no matter how long I stare at it.
Depends upon what the numbers are. 9.6 peak is a good, but for what time can you pull the peak, and what is the steady state amount of power. For example, you can use 7 kW just starting a dryer.How sound before others add the truck 'PowerWall'?
Still with 110 or 140 kWh batteries in the F-150 this a great use of the vehicle's battery and something Tesla should have done years ago. Tesla missed a golden opportunity on this one.
Yep. My truck days are also passed. But, the F-150 is the largest selling vehicle in America, so it won't take Ford long to eclipse Tesla in EV vehicle sales.
Leeclanual
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Guaranteed it'll be different as CT won't be using the same pack as M3.
I expect 4680-based packs to be able to sustain higher charging rates for longer. There'll be the usual data collection on something new so initial charging rates will be limited initially. We'll find out when Texas releases the MY with 4680s.
I expect 4680-based packs to be able to sustain higher charging rates for longer. There'll be the usual data collection on something new so initial charging rates will be limited initially. We'll find out when Texas releases the MY with 4680s.
So you think that 250 kW will be any diff than the TM3 as an example. It is a short duration and drops to below 150 kW ;-)
Via: Tesla Model 3 LR Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Fast Charging Comparison
Yea. It think most people are going to be shocked that in order for any car to do vehicle to grid-some “stuff” needs to be done to the house and just won’t work out of the box.How sound before others add the truck 'PowerWall'?
BrianBigNFun
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while I don't expect Ford dealers to offer discounts at first, I do wonder how many will be asking over MSRP, because, you know, the dealer system
TjckTock
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If CT appears to be materializing by the time F-150 Lightning reaches production I will get the CT but I did put in a reservation "just in case" as well as a way of signaling my approval to Ford. The 150 mile towing range is a serious issue but otherwise it looks like a great truck.
150 miles on the most expensive model. Not only are you limited to two hours of driving max, you are going to have to figure out how to charge it too.
I also heard max 150KW charging versus over 200KW for the CT.
It's a cluster for towing all around.
El joe
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Same. Made the F-150 reservation as soon as the presentation started as a fallback in case there's no news regarding the Cybertruck by the time the Lightning goes into production. Also, I'm pretty sure I'm way back in line to get my CT and will be looking at several years after production begins to get mine and really don't want to wait that much longer.
Surprised to hear so many people reserved the Lightning and cancelled their reservation for the CT. Why not keep both since they're both refundable and it's only $100 and make the decision further down the line when more info on both trucks is made available?
NY_Rob
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You know, not everybody tows 150+ miles all the time (or even ever). We live 3 miles from the local ramp... I think the Lightning can handle that 
During reveal event..Ford mentioned a FORD charging network...like thousands of them.
I dont remember seeing or reading anything ford infrastructure like that....
I dont remember seeing or reading anything ford infrastructure like that....
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