Car and Driver estimate that the range under full load may be as little as 100 miles. That's as much an industry failing as it is Ford's. Admittedly, it's hard to blame Ford for not wanting to reveal its numbers in this area first, because there doesn't seem to be an established industry range-testing procedure for towing and hauling with EVs (let alone any rivals' numbers to compare with). I'm guessing that's because the numbers won't be good. The problem is that Ford hasn't combined the two and quoted any range figures while towing. Ford is also saying the truck will tow up to 10,000 pounds. Ford says the Lightning will go between 230 and 300 miles on a charge, depending on configuration. OK, maybe there's one compromise: towing. Yes, those other EV trucks sure look interesting and exciting, but Ford's F-150 Lightning has the potential to be a proper industry changer with that price and all the capability you've come to expect from a good ol' pick-'em-up. The company's engineers have made something that will make life easier at the job site (no more generator rentals), will add security to your home (no more blackouts), and, of course, do it all in an emissions-free way - with lower operating costs, to boot. Instead of trying to position the truck as quicker than a sports car or market it as the ultimate lifestyle accessory, Ford seems to have simply built a better truck for more people.
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