Where did you see that it is limited to 150kW? The tech specs give 150kW charging examples but never say that’s the limit. Watch this video and you’ll see Darren Palmer suggest 150kW is not the limit.
Direct. We don't know the gear ratio yet but that will be in the Tech Specs by the time ordering begins.
Reversing motor. The Lightning has a single speed transmission.
Flat towing is doubtful, just as there will be no rear wheel drive mode. Both motors use permanent magnets. Ford may adjust...
As stated above, most Ford dealers only have L2 chargers whereas most Nissan dealers have slow (50kW) DCFC chargers. When Nissan released the Leaf they needed to provide their own network. Ford doesn't really need to now. However, I think it would be smart for Ford to install DCFC chargers at...
If the answer for the Mach E battery packs applies here, it is simply a matter of the number of cells and the kW/cell charging rate. 50% larger battery, 50% faster charging rate. The Mach E has two battery options
68 kWh usable with 115 kW max charging rate
88 kWh usable with 150 kW charging...
This one is well worth listening to. It answers a number of important questions and corrects some things the initial reviewers interviews got wrong:
Yes, Ford will issue full specs
The higher-end Lightnings will come with both the Ford Mobile Charger and the 80A Ford Charge Station Pro
Charging...
In his interview with Electrek, Darren Palmer hints at the Lightning charging above 150kW. I wouldn't be surprised at all. The Lightning has about twice the battery the Mach E does, meaning the kW/cell is half what the Mach E pack gets. That means charging at 350kW would be an equivalent per...
from https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1132333_2022-ford-f-150-lightning-vs-2021-rivian-r1t-electric-truck-face-off
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2021 Rivian R1T: Electric truck face-off
JOEL FEDER MAY 21, 2021
Settle down, America. The electric trucks have arrived, or at least they are...