Live With It: Ford F-150 Lightning (Patreon)

BBQ and Tech host Chris Ashley's been living with Ford's EV Pickup truck the F-150 Lightning for over six months. So we decided to ask him how he feels about his latest ride. He breaks down how it fits into his daily life, what people should know before they consider ordering one on this episode of Live With It!

Ford F-150 Lighting EV pickup truck specs:

Price:
the Lightning Pro starts at $59,974 for
the XLT starts at $63,474
the LARIAT starts at $75,974  
the PLATINUM starts at $98,074 1 60,000 for the pro
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90,000 for the platinum the middle models XLT and the lariat both have extended range enhancements.
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Varying package options like rims and tires to running boards will all affect the final price.
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Usage Scenarios: Pro and Cons
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How is it as a Daily Driver?
- what the range you get on a full charge
- How often do you charge?
- Is the size and length of the truck an issue in parking lots or tight streets?
- If you lived in a more congested like San Francisco or NYC area would it be too big for street parking?
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Did you need to get a charging solution at home instead of using a wall outlet? Do you consider that a necessary cost to factor in?
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How does it work as a truck?
- Payload capacity in the bed
- The lightning has a slighter shorter bed lenghth at  5.5-foot than a typical short-bed which is 6 feet.
- Can you drive with the tailgate down?
- you will lose range as you add more weight. is it noticeable?
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Towing seems to a controversial topic for the Lightning.
- what's your view on claims that lightning's range drops significantly when towing?
- Other Things to Know
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Maintenance
- how often do you go in to do maintenance?
- are there any additional things you need to do with the Lightning that wouldn't with a gas or diesel powered truck?
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Accessories
- Truck owner love to accessorize their vehicles
- do aftermarket accessiories designed for the regular F-150 work on the Lightning?
- and are there any speical accessories for the lightning ?Recommendations-0-
Would you recommend this to someone as a work truck for contractor work, plumbing, electricians, etc?
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And who would you suggest this EV for over say a TeslaS
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Sarah notes: range anxiety…. does the F-150 Lightning have issues beyond what EV owners need to worry about in general?