The Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric iteration of America’s best-selling vehicle, was found to lose nearly a quarter of its range when carrying a load close to its maximum capacity according to tests performed by AAA.
that it was recently discovered that when carrying a load close to its maximum capacity, the Ford F-150 Lightning, the electric version of America’s best-selling vehicle, lost nearly a quarter of its range.
The F-150 Lightning has been marketed with towing and hauling capabilities at its core. It has a 98kWh battery for the standard version and a 131kWh battery for the long-range version. However, some people have expressed concern over the practical effects of using an electric truck to transport large loads.
“Our testing revealed a significant range reduction, but it’s important to note that the Lightning was loaded to near its maximum capacity,” said Greg Brannon, director of AAA Automotive Engineering. “Most buyers will likely use their Lightning with a lighter load, resulting in a much smaller range reduction.”
After attaching the empty aluminum trailer to his truck and “pulling out my neighborhood,” which was just about a quarter of a mile away, the EV had alreadythree miles of range. By the time Hoover got to his location 32 miles away, the vehicle had lost a staggering 68 miles of range.
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