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Will the Lightning support a snow plow?

astricklin

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First the snow measurement had to do with how much power it will require to move the snow.

Seconds Lots of articles and videos go over this. It's common knowledge regarding EVs.

https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-range/

As you turn up or down the temperature, however, the loss of range is apparent. At -15 C (5 F), EVs drop to 54% of their rated range, meaning a car that is rated for 250 miles (402 km) will only get on average 135 miles (217 km).
I can pull a bunch of numbers and put them on a website too....doesn't make it the truth.
I don't see any actual data or testing with vehicles to support this claim.
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There are lots of low volume sports cars with large aftermarket parts availability and, ultimately, the Lightning will not be low volume. Porsche sells like 3,000 Caymans a year and there's a huge aftermarket presence for those cars. They've sold less than 50,000 Caymans in the US since the car was released in 2006. The Lightning will pass that in a year if Ford can get its production straight. Early release aftermarket parts for the Lightning will definitely carry a big premium, though.
I’m about as likely to put a snowplow on a Lightning as on a Cayman. The Lightning is to drive in a snowstorm to pick up hot coffee and donuts. Or maybe to the slopes in Aspen. It’s just way too nice a vehicle to trash with a snowplow. I’ll keep an old truck for that, and if I can afford a Lightning affording a spare old truck should be no problem.
 

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Yep doesn't change what I said. First part said sure you can, so yep knock yourself out with your 250 foot driveway.

Do you have some data about how much plowing might affect range or was the 20 miles just a WAG?
 

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I’m about as likely to put a snowplow on a Lightning as on a Cayman. The Lightning is to drive in a snowstorm to pick up hot coffee and donuts. Or maybe to the slopes in Aspen. It’s just way too nice a vehicle to trash with a snowplow. I’ll keep an old truck for that, and if I can afford a Lightning affording a spare old truck should be no problem.
I like the color on your Cayman, is that a wrap?
 

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First the snow measurement had to do with how much power it will require to move the snow.

Seconds Lots of articles and videos go over this. It's common knowledge regarding EVs.

https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-range/

As you turn up or down the temperature, however, the loss of range is apparent. At -15 C (5 F), EVs drop to 54% of their rated range, meaning a car that is rated for 250 miles (402 km) will only get on average 135 miles (217 km).
The actual chemistry will have a lot to do with the loss...do we know the actual chemistry of the SK Innovation pack? I'm pretty sure it will be an NMC, but I have no idea if it is a 622, 721, or 811 (or even possibly 9 1/2 1/2 that I know are coming?) mixture. BTW, I test static capacity and power capacity at 0 and -20 C, and cold crank power at -30 C. Are you SURE you lose 54% of capacity at -15 C regardless of the composition of the cell? What convinces you that this very specific percentage is true other than the claims in the article? Does the Battery Management System (BMS) maybe play a role in maintaining the internal temperature of the pack regardless of the outside temperature?
 

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First the snow measurement had to do with how much power it will require to move the snow.

Seconds Lots of articles and videos go over this. It's common knowledge regarding EVs.

https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-range/

As you turn up or down the temperature, however, the loss of range is apparent. At -15 C (5 F), EVs drop to 54% of their rated range, meaning a car that is rated for 250 miles (402 km) will only get on average 135 miles (217 km).
You still haven't explained how you came up with the 20 mile figure.
 

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It's not a full EV but our Prius Prime loses about 10% range during our Wisconsin winters.

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Let's not forget that most EVs use 200-800Vdc not the standard 12V
 

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Let's not forget that most EVs use 200-800Vdc not the standard 12V
They still have a 12V system to run most of the accessories, including a 12V battery
 

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The Tesla system includes a heater for the battery pack to raise the temp of the coolant that circulates thru the pack. Maybe Ford has thought through cold weather driving...
 

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Another related question I have is... how will the Frunk affect crash ratings. With some frame changes and obvious removal of the engine, crumple zones could be affected, etc. Will be interesting to see how that all plays out, also regarding your plow question.
 

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Another related question I have is... how will the Frunk affect crash ratings.
I've read that the frunk will open when a crash with a pedestrian or animal is imminent in order to soften the blow. Will be great for rutting season.

(kidding)
 

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The Boss HTX line comes in under 400lbs which should be fine. Totally agree the a professional plow is too heavy.

DC power is my main concern and I have not been able to get any firm answers on capability. Hopefully its a simple as adding another 12v battery to buffer the draw.
I would think that with a high voltage available 200-800 volts that a stronger higher voltage motor can be used that uses less amps. This would allow smaller wires and less draw over all so might not need a buffer for the power being used.
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