2024 Ford F150 Lightning | Who is the Electric F150 BEST For?

[@mikeendmd]

a great thorough review. Outstanding 👍

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks Mike!

[@Silkythelegend007]

As a lightning owner, this is a excellent video on pros and cons. Only thing I would add is you can get a 50amp home charger for under $300 and it will charge from 10% to 90% in about 4 1/2 hours for the flash.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks, and great call on the home charger! I don't stress that option enough in my videos so I'll add it into future EV reviews I do. How has the Lightning been for you so far? Any pros and cons that you can share with other potential owners?

[@nikkodiaz7368]

Yeah Sir you sold me I’m going to lease this on Thursday.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Nice! What build do you think you're going with?

[@nikkodiaz7368]

@ the flash because it’s the cheapest and the truck market is insane lol.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I really liked the Flash, great value overall! There's a few thousand dollars in dealer profit in the Flash trim that you could try to negotiate down if you try a dealer or two, that's above the regular MSRP and delivery allowances

[@brita654]

You didnt show the app. Not sure if you mentioned it. I have seen numerous vids that say the Lightning app is lacking quite a bit compared to Tesla and Rivian. Not a deal breaker for me because I never had one of those lol. I have the 23 XLT ER with 16k on it and tire rotation is all Ive had done. Once. 30 bucks. Fuel savings vs ICE truck is ridiculous. Love it!!

[@CarsWithSteve]

Didn't realize people would want that shown but I'll make sure to highlight it for a minute in future videos! I wouldn't consider a Tesla truck if you're planning on using it for actual truck purposes haha but for a daily driver and no budget... Good to hear you're loving yours at least! Any positives or negatives you've found so far since you've owned it?

[@ctuan13]

Great video, dude. Love the value comparison approach to your review! Too often reviewers focus on the wizbang tech features, without discussing the value or the reasons an average person, with an average budget should shell out for a Lightning. Just a minor point of constructive criticism: you gotta figure out the difference between kW and kWH. Multiple times in the video you're describing power outout from ProPower Onboard outlets or power inputs via the charging port as kWH, when really you're referring to power not capacity. Might seem nitpicky, but it was odd for me, as someone who's got some experience with electricity and EVs, for a newbie with little knowledge on the subject, it could be downright confusing! Hope this helps and keep up the great videos!

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks, always great to hear when people like all the detail I cover off. Appreciate the feedback too. All the videos I do are improvised and I'm usually good at catching mistakes in editing but the kW and kWh was obviously one I overlooked. I'll keep an eye out on that for future EV videos. Cheers!

[@briankeithwood]

I am looking for it to do small home repair jobs. Need a few sheets of plywood or maybe want to pick up a new stove. Not dragging a trailer across the country, but still the occasional light truck stuff.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I'd say that's close to ideal for the Lightning. Even with some payload, the Lightning would work well. Have you had the chance to test drive one yet?

[@briankeithwood]

@@CarsWithSteve I drove the xlt, looking to buy the Flash version if I can get that done before the 1st.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Good luck! Custom order one if your local dealer doesn't have one on the lot

[@Nicholas-db5sl]

Nice clean looking Truck. The interior looks fantastic but the body work could do with a bit more artistic input. I don’t think Electric Trucks will Energise 4x4 owners in the UK. There is a lot of disappointment in the electric vehicle market in the UK, not necessarily Ford- predominantly down to range anxiety. However, in saying that, all it takes is one Bright Spark (excuse the pun), to spearhead a design Team that runs riot with the design and manufacturing of a Ford Electric Pick Up so that it’s so distinctive that its presence and performance strikes you like a bolt of lightning.

[@CarsWithSteve]

What types of changes do you think would make the outside look better? Any examples of trucks I could check out for reference? I completely understand range anxiety.. charging ties into that though. If a battery could fully charge up in 5-10 mins and charging infrastructure was closer to that of petrol stations it would make sense for a lot more people

[@Nicholas-db5sl]

@ the wheel arches are somewhat plain, the front could have mouldings to give the impression of an air intake. Subtle aerodynamic curves which catch your eye. Like an elegant lady walking into the cocktail party in a crushed velvet dress - a feature which caught your eye, then closely followed by the fine grade VS1 diamond necklace. Subtle but desirable. A spoiler on the tail-gate - a nod to the muscle cars of yore. The list could go on. I can understand why MSRT, in the UK, has production models (all approved by Ford), that makes that particular vehicle a “Stand-out” model in the range.

[@CarsWithSteve]

You should design a body kit if that's something up your alley

[@AverageJoesLibrary]

Manual shifter but not normal climate control buttons. I definitely prefer climate buttons at least they are always on the bottom and not like Tesla where you have to click to find.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I hear that about the physical buttons all the time in cars/trucks without them.. They're laid out easily which is nice, plus you can always use your voice to adjust things out as well. You can change the fan speed, climate etc using the voice command prompt

[@MegaHops1]

I'm a 2023 XLT ER owner. The integrated home backup doesn't work. Check any of the boards. If that is important to you, don't buy the truck; otherwise, it's a good truck.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Most of the forum posts I've seen on it not working are due to a grounding issue which is usually solved with an gfci interlock or disconnecting the ground wire on the charge cord

[@MegaHops1]

@ Sun Run is a problem, the software is a problem, and Ford is absolutely no help. The reliance on blue tooth communication between the Ford charger and the truck is always a crap shoot. Try and get Ford or Sun Run to do an episode with you about it.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I'll reach out to Ford media and see if I can set something up!