Kev12345
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It’s clear to me Theo has never owned a tesla. This thread is about people that switched from tesla to lightning. The ease of use of tesla when it comes to charging is unparalleled.
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True that. We're comparing pears and grapefruits here. I just sold my Lightning today, but not for distinguishing EV or tech differences between Tesla and Ford. It's because the Lightning is a much different vehicle than my Model S (and Ridgeline) and I've learned over the past 5 weeks and 2k miles that I'm just not a guy that daily drives a full size truck. The Lightning does not fit in my parking garage at work or many others in the city which is kind of a big deal. I've also found I really need a truck a lot less in the past couple years. I used to put 4-6k on my Ridgeline - mostly hauling motorcycles around to tracks and trails, but I've only put 1.5k on it in the past two years since I sold most of my bikes. I also tend to like taking corners quickly all the time, and while the Lightning might be the "best handling F150" it's still not a cornering machine. To its credit, that spongy ride was supremely comfortable. I've never arrived after a 6 hour drive as refreshed as I did in the Lightning. If I could only have one vehicle, it would probably be the Lightning, but I do have room for both a midsize beater gas truck and a fast electric highway cruiser, so that's what I'll stick with for now.This isn't a fair question to really ask - I tried asking and it just becomes frustrating. They are different vehicles, different purposes to some degree, you have to decide which fits your lifestyle.
Wow - that is a shock. I'm glad you've been able to drive and evaluate, but surprised it is gone. I fully understand what you note.True that. We're comparing pears and grapefruits here. I just sold my Lightning today, but not for distinguishing EV or tech differences between Tesla and Ford. It's because the Lightning is a much different vehicle than my Model S (and Ridgeline) and I've learned over the past 5 weeks and 2k miles that I'm just not a guy that daily drives a full size truck. The Lightning does not fit in my parking garage at work or many others in the city which is kind of a big deal. I've also found I really need a truck a lot less in the past couple years. I used to put 4-6k on my Ridgeline - mostly hauling motorcycles around to tracks and trails, but I've only put 1.5k on it in the past two years since I sold most of my bikes. I also tend to like taking corners quickly all the time, and while the Lightning might be the "best handling F150" it's still not a cornering machine. To its credit, that spongy ride was supremely comfortable. I've never arrived after a 6 hour drive as refreshed as I did in the Lightning. If I could only have one vehicle, it would probably be the Lightning, but I do have room for both a midsize beater gas truck and a fast electric highway cruiser, so that's what I'll stick with for now.
If the Lightning had Tesla's tech in it, no one would touch this vehicle for 10 years. However, Ford has delivered a "decent" product tech wise but it will be eclipsed quickly. Their next gen in a couple of years will be interesting to see.very interesting thread. I've been debating off and on dropping my Lightning purchase and getting a Y instead. Before the latest tax rebate passing the Y was not that much cheaper than my Lariat ER post rebate so I though the truck was a better deal. I think I'll still get one in a year or so after I've had the truck for a bit. I wish ford had partnered with tesla and made the cybertruck into a F-150 instead of a stainless steel doorstop
But I'm not sure there have been many, if any, leave a Tesla for a Mach E.a better comparison would be a current Tesla vs mustang mach e. we can compare lightning at the end of 2023 if Tesla can ever get their truck built.
We didn't leave Tesla for our Mach-e, but we definitely chose the Mach-e over the model Y. Mach-e is much better looking (like not even close), Actually has a ln instrument cluster, and supports Android Auto. Easy choice.But I'm not sure there have been many, if any, leave a Tesla for a Mach E.
Last should be no - the app's state of charge status is not real time like Tesla.- No
- I think so.
- Yes.