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Like many automakers, Ford didn’t realize that BEVs were going to be thrust into some culture war nonsense. I don’t blame Farley for the calls that Ford made at the time — both building these trucks and cancelling the program. In the end, I feel lucky to own one of these machines. I’ve owned...

I am planning to get 10-15 years out of my ‘23 Lariat. Hoping that we’ll see another proper electric F150 again by then. Like others, I am not interested in the complexity and maintenance of an EREV. Even looking past those issues, the frunk was a step change in pickup truck utility. I wouldn’t...

Ford is choosing to call it the "Truckle" versus the obvious Fob Buckle conjugation. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/10/keep-losing-your-key-fob-fords-new-truckle-is-the-answer/

I would not use the guess-o-meter as a basis for an efficiency increase. Between parts getting to know each other and software updates, I have seen a marginal increase in my typical mi/kwh as I come up to 50k miles. As for heat pump vs resistive heating, there are trade-offs. For example, the...

If you don't trust the transporter with frunk access, you're using the wrong company.

I would be reluctant to share this kind of information, because it puts you at greater risk to be a victim of cybercrime. Where was the last place that you ate? What was your first car? What cars have you owned? Your super hero name is a combination of your favorite food and the town that you...

I put a few thousand miles on an 2023 ICE F150 XLT before getting my Lightning. That 2023 XLT was a thirsty truck. You make an important point. The cost of DC fast charging is quite a bit higher than it used to be. In 2022, my EV charging costs were about 20% of gas, especially charging in...

I wouldn't change a thing. I certainly don't have any Cybertruck envy, because that Tesla is a steaming pile of garbage with the kind of freefall depreciation that makes a Lightning look like a 401k. The Lightning literally does everything better. I don't know how old your son is, but in our...

Proud to live in real America that doesn’t require front plates.

Anything to help reduce insurance premiums is a good thing.

I paid cash for mine, title in hand. I plan on driving mine for at least 10 years. Over time, the initial depreciation hit basically becomes irrelevant, ie you're only going take a bath if you try to bail early in the ownership experience. While all pickup trucks depreciate, there is truly a...

My Lightning lives outside. Do make sure that you have a level 2 charger hookup to plug the truck over those cold Minnesota nights. The truck is fine outside. It’s an F150. ?

When you see the stainless steel panels removed on a Cybertruck, you will see a steel unibody of stamped steel pieces underneath. The Cybertruck is a steel unibody vehicle. Given the failures of Tesla's aluminum castings, those massive and unrepairable castings are not a benefit. There was an...

I certainly hope not. A modular Aluminum body on frame is a superior solution to Tesla's steel unibody wearing a stainless steel costume. Given the rust problems with the Tesla 3/Y, you can expect that Cybertrucks being operated through Northeast winters to turn into rusting hulks under those...

Amongst EVs, sure I buy that. Compared to non-EVs? Uhhh.... My 2023 Lightning Lariat ER costs more to insure than my 2018 Porsche 911 Targa, on the same policy with the same limits.

Ford and other so called “legacy” have an advantage in that they also sell gasoline cars. This kind of thing is nothing burger. EV only manufacturers? Oh, yeah, they have got some white water ahead of them.

Yes, we've made several runs. I still use the EVGo in downtown Portland, but it totally has changed our charge stop plan on the way up and back. Access to the V3 Superchargers doubles your options on the trip.

Having used Superchargers dozens of times with my Lightning, it really isn't a big deal with the current setup. In the real world, it is rarely an issue on roadtrips outside of metro areas. In rural areas, we're often the only EV at a Supercharger location. Even if Ford moved it to the other...

My Taycan had Level 2 on both sides. CCS only on one side.

T3 has been shelved for now. There's been a steady flow of software updates over the past couple of weeks.