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At 8,500 lbs, you really feel that weight in the corners and when braking. It’s a classic 'Range vs. Refinement' debate. If you’re doing long hauls across the province, the Chevy wins on paper. But if it’s a daily driver, the Lightning still feels more like a 'truck' and less like a moon rover...

Commercial vehicles Commercial vehicles with a registered gross weight (RGW) of up to 4,500 kg are eligible to apply for green licence plates. Annual validation stickers Vehicles with a registered gross weight (RGW) above 3,000 kg must obtain and display an annual validation sticker on their...

Your efficiency numbers (2.3–2.6 mi/kWh) are spot on for a Flash trim. One thing you might find even more satisfying: if you compare that to a gas F-150 getting 20 MPG, you’d be paying roughly $15.00–$18.00 per 100 miles (depending on local gas prices). You're basically driving for 1/6th the...

Randy here from Ontario. Dealing with no heat in a Canadian winter isn't just an 'issue,' it's a major safety hazard—especially when your defrost is gone. If they give you any grief about the mileage, remind them that without a heater, the truck is undriveable in this climate. Stay warm!

Got it. I'm also using Car Scanner, so that’s perfect. Thanks a lot for the tip—I’ll dig through the pages and see if my reader can pull the data. Have a great weekend!

Can a regular BT OBDII dongle pull specific EV data from the Lightning, or do I need a specialized one? And what app are you running to monitor the quiescent drain?