F-150 Lightning Lariat | When Electric Makes Sense

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3 ай бұрын

This 2023 (& the largely unchanged 2024) All Electric Ford F-150 Lightning EV actually makes mathematical sense as a business expense..... so long as you can live with the limited range, especially when towing, and the charging infrastructure.
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Specs:
* Dual Electric Motors
* 131 kWh Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Pouch Battery
* 580 Horsepower
* 775 lb-ft of Torque
* Full-time All-wheel-drive
* 4 Driver-selectable Drive Modes
* Normal
* Sport
* Off-Road
* Tow/Haul?
* Independent Double-wishbone Front Suspension with Coil-over Shocks, Stabilizer Bar, & Heavy-duty Gas Pressurized Monotube Shocks
* Independent Semi-trailing Arm Rear Suspension with Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar, & Heavy-duty Gas Pressurized Twin Tube Shocks
* Ground Clearance: 8.4 Inches
* Approach Angle: 24.4º
* Departure Angle: 23.6º
* Breakover Angle: 17.6º
* Seating for 5
* Heated Steering Wheel
* Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
* Heated Second Row Outboard Seats
* Leather-trimmed Seating
* 10-way Power Driver's Seat with 2-way Lumbar
* Power Passenger Seat
* Power-adjustable Pedals
* 3-person Front Seat Memory Settings
* 60/40 Folding Rear Bench Seating with Under-seat Storage and Flat Load Floor
* 20-inch Dark Carbonized Gray Aluminum Wheels
* 275/60 R20 General Grabber All-season Tires
* 14.1 Cubic Foot Front Trunk (Larger than Toyota Camry)
* 5.5 Foot Bed
* Toughbed Spray-in Bedliner
* 52.8 Cubic Feet of Bed Storage
* Power Up/down Tailgate with Built-in Step
* Max Payload: 1,952 lbs.
* Max Towing: 10,000 lbs. (with Max Tow Package)
* 12-inch Driver Information Screen
* 15.5-inch SYNC 4 Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
* 8-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System with Subwoofer
* Qi Wireless Charger
* Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
* 360º Camera System
* Driver Assistance Features Include:
* Evasive Steering Assist
* BLIS Blind-spot Monitoring with Cross-traffic Alert
* Forward Sensing System
* Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
* Lane-keeping System
* Post-collision Braking
* Pre-collision Assist
* Proximity Key with Push Button Start
* Phone As A Key Functionality
* EPA Estimated Range: 320 Miles
* 150 kW DC Fast-charge Capable
* 10 Minutes Adds 54 Miles of Range
* 15-80% in 41 Minutes
* 32 Amp/240 Watt Mobile Charger: 15-100% in 19 Hours
* Starting MSRP $49,995 (Pro)
* Price as tested: $88,410
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@MarcB707 2 ай бұрын

Politics aside/ honestly this is the perfect truck for daily driver for most folks who like trucks and have a family! Hauling bikes/sports gear/kids and camping trips. With occasional trips to HD/Lowes/ ace for landscaping/home projects. Especially those that live in the states with cheap home electric! Have the lariat ER. It’s the perfect daily driver for commutes (5k or driving 200 miles daily and no way if you haul and drive long distances this is not for you. But honestly gents, how many of us “really” need a full size truck with 400+ miles and 12k tow for 90% of our driving? I work in utilities and have driven F150s/ram mostly and last personal truck was Tacoma. EV is the best truck I’ve ever driven. Just back from 2’ of snow in Yosemite, truck drove like a dream on the ice, the 50/50 weight distribution was amazing on crappy stock tires 😅 Great content thanks for the open/honest opinion, way too many vid skew all roses/ all crap! you got a new sub!

@GTPremiumReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your insight as an owner.

@jcwfh 2 ай бұрын

One thing you always notice with the F-150 Lightning is how easy it is to drive. You just don’t get that gas engine fatigue. Even if you have a V8 or diesel, the ease of effort with an electric truck is just day and night compared to a combustion engine powered truck. Combine that with the practicality of an F-150 platform , the Lightning is a joy to drive, and I’m not talking about racing I mean just as a daily driver. Get the Pro or Flash trim if the XLT or Lariat is too much. They all have the same electric motor, just different battery capacity.

@GFY11 2 ай бұрын

But I like going to gas stations and giving them my money. Why would I want a truck that runs for a fraction of the cost and never needs oil changes? 😮

@pt6998 2 ай бұрын

Waiting on the 2025 Lightnings now. Hoping for a little better range, faster charging, and the built in NACS port.

@GTPremiumReviews 2 ай бұрын

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@russellbusch Ай бұрын

I've had my 2023 Lariat extended range since October 2023, so ~8 months. It was $60k after incentives (federal tax credit, state tax credit, and another $7,500 incentive from Ford.) I routinely drive it 150 miles each way downstate for taking care of my AirBNB, I've hauled drywall, lumber, insulation, and more for a basement finishing project I'm doing myself, and I took it on an 850 mile holiday trip (1700 miles round trip) between Chicago and New York. I have absolutely loved it.

@GTPremiumReviews Ай бұрын

Thanks for the 1st hand insight, We genuinely appreciate it!

@Scott-iw8yr 2 ай бұрын

I got my '23 Lightning Pro for 38k OTD price and fricken love it! I only pay .066$ kWh when charging at home. Insurance premiums are 70$ a month. This thing basically pays for itself.

@GTPremiumReviews 2 ай бұрын

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@GFY11 2 ай бұрын

Shhh! You're supposed to complain about range when towing 10,000 lbs in -40 weather, you know, because 90% of truck owners are always faced with such things

@jasonmcquinn6601 3 ай бұрын

Fords now have access to the Tesla Supercharger network so really charging on a road trip will be much easier now. Now that the dealers are not adding their stupid "market price adjustments" on them they can be a good deal depending on how you use the truck.

@passionvoile1650 2 ай бұрын

And regarding charging infrastructure, ford has access to Tesla superchargers v3/v4 - still awkward given charge port location but it makes it really much better charging experience !

@GTPremiumReviews 2 ай бұрын

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@Irish_Mike_NYC Ай бұрын

I blew the doors off a Beamer yesterday that was driving fast weaving in & out when we stopped at a red light I was lucky enough to be the first one & figured I’d punch it l-that kid tried so hard to screw me but just couldn’t get it up fast enough lol

@GTPremiumReviews Ай бұрын

🤣 for some reason no one expects a truck or SUV to be quick

@danieleagle8227 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the balanced assessment!

@johngonzales5175 Ай бұрын

Well I have the 2023 2.7 twin turbo it’s pretty damn impressive

@GTPremiumReviews Ай бұрын

👍🏼

@davids1816 3 ай бұрын

If you're getting 1.8 miles per kw/hr and 19 mpg in an ecoboost... you're going a LOT faster in the Lightning.

@GTPremiumReviews 2 ай бұрын

😉

@brandonv8721 2 ай бұрын

try and fit 3 car seats in a maverick, 2 in back facing....

@ToddBossaller 2 ай бұрын

What about the difference in insurance pricing, EV vs ICE F150? I like the fuel savings of EV, but the range and charging, when not at home, is inconvenient.

@GFY11 2 ай бұрын

I came in at $134 per month. I can charge it using solar as well. And in normal weather, it will DC charge 15-80% in 40 mins or so. Got the XLT trim for $55k

@GTPremiumReviews 2 ай бұрын

Insurance varies by driver and company. That is something with too much variance for us to speak on with any certainty.

@robkaOK Ай бұрын

@@GFY11 Cool beans. I had Tesla put 10.4 kW solar on my roof and 2 Powerwalls in my garage. I fuel my EV from that, as well as run my house. My last electric bill was -$10.73. Just.Do.The.Math.

@michaelplog363 2 ай бұрын

Great truck, sure. When Ford goes back to letting their customers add options again, I might buy one. Until then-the Lariats are overpriced.

@wydryfly 10 күн бұрын

.".only 2 things holding back the decision are charging infrastructure and range," So those are essentially The Very Specific Reasons I would not buy this.

@666dynomax 3 ай бұрын

only thing it aint got is range if you drive it anywhere but around town. mines a joke... get on the highway and not even freeway speeds, half the range...

@GTPremiumReviews 3 ай бұрын

Wow! What climate do you live in? Meaning, do you think the climate is affecting the range?

@666dynomax 3 ай бұрын

⁠eastern Canada. Full charge 380km displayed. Couldn't make a return from a 200km trip. Had to stop 40km short search for a charger sit there for 40 minutes. That was nice just to gain 60km range. This thing isn't leaving the city any more

@GTPremiumReviews 3 ай бұрын

Oh man, Sorry to hear that. That's yet another reason that I (Eric) am an EV sceptic.

@666dynomax 3 ай бұрын

@@GTPremiumReviews tons of torque ;) not the right fit for me. I fear depreciation will go down worse than the battery life. It was bought used, probably won't lose as much as if it was new. Thanks for your content!

@greglane3978 3 ай бұрын

This is funny considering the lightning price has gone from $94K to around $34K. NOT a real truck.

@Invisible1900 2 ай бұрын

Where can I get one for 34k?

@gz1876 2 ай бұрын

I’ll take one too please

@JohnDoe-ql9pf 2 ай бұрын

I buy 10 off of you for 37k each. You be rich, put up or shut up

@daraghmacgabhann1005 2 ай бұрын

Ha ha! Ignorance is bliss.

@tedcrockett1028 2 ай бұрын

Capitol Ford Charlotte

@robkaOK Ай бұрын

"...the only two things that are holding you back are charging infrastructure and range..." And with NACS about to be crowned as the standard, those two concerns evaporate like a fart in a breeze.

@jimchen4755 3 ай бұрын

The lighting can’t go far and you can’t be off road. If you do you need put a solar panel on the back of your truck. Also if I have $80k I would get the raptor, instead get this junk.

@JasenLawrence 2 ай бұрын

Got my XLT extended range for $55k. Even if I go 80 on the highway in the cold I have no problem getting 240 miles of range.

@chriscarfagno826 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 Lightning Lariat ER that is my daily driver and does occasionally truck stuff. Best vehicle I have ever owned. A solar panel would have no usable effect on range - this truck already has plenty of range, anyway. I will never buy another ICE vehicle.

@GFY11 2 ай бұрын

😂 Folks are so threatened by EV. Get used to it because the battery tech is moving by leaps ans bounds. When these have a 400 mile range, 15 min 10-80% recharge, and no cold climate effects, it's over for gasoline and diesel. Sorry to deprive you of trips to the gas station to fork over $100 a week and the oil changes, but it is what it is.

@MAGApepe 2 ай бұрын

ev never make sense ,,, its just a cash grab

@GTPremiumReviews Ай бұрын

EVs aren’t exactly profitable right now, so how is it a cash grab??? 🤔

@MAGApepe Ай бұрын

@@GTPremiumReviews because the government takes everyone money and gives it to ev buyers

@robkaOK Ай бұрын

@@MAGApepe No. That's not how it works. That's not how tax incentives work, otherwise, you'd be saying the same goddamn thing about the massive subsidies given by the govt to the oil and gas industry, yet we hear your silence on that loud and clear.

@MAGApepe Ай бұрын

@@robkaOK oh so do tell us how it works ,,, where does the money that you get to buy an ev come from ??? ... give ya a hint,,,, ev buyers get a massive subsidies from the tax payers,,, ie you steal other people money

@abcharrison09 Ай бұрын

For someone to use the phrase “never makes sense”, should be indication enough they are injecting politics into a consumer product discussion. As a family vehicle it’s a beast! Where else are you going to get skid plates, a massive front trunk, massive amounts of exportable power, and like 12 outlets standard. People have become so brainwashed by politics. I literally heard an electrician convincing some not to go electric the other day. When the industry’s growth could literally be a money printer for their business. We live in strange times.