Edmunds 3 year Lightning review

[MountainAlive]

It starts out really positive but then..

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[PreservedSwine]

I have to say- seems a fair review- but it doesn't sound like they're even aware of that nearly all charging happens at home, and not on the road. Possibly just my opinion, but it seemed that charging was the reason most picked the hybrid at the very end.

 

[Dezarah]

From all the videos I see or reviews I read. It’s either 3 things
1. They don’t even own the truck and just used it for a month or so.
2. They depended on hooking up to fast chargers as their primary source of charging.
3. It loses value.

it’s the 3rd one that always gets me. I guess if you’re into swapping vehicles every 2 years you might want to shy away but if that’s the case why aren’t you just leasing? I got my lighting a month ago and I plan on keeping this thing as long as it can go. I didn’t buy it thinking “Man I wonder how it’s going to depreciate when I want a new truck in 2 years”. Just me guess lol.

 

[PreservedSwine]

From all the videos I see or reviews I read. It’s either 3 things
1. They don’t even own the truck and just used it for a month or so.
2. They depended on hooking up to fast chargers as their primary source of charging.
3. It loses value.

it’s the 3rd one that always gets me. I guess if you’re into swapping vehicles every 2 years you might want to shy away but if that’s the case why aren’t you just leasing? I got my lighting a month ago and I plan on keeping this thing as long as it can go. I didn’t buy it thinking “Man I wonder how it’s going to depreciate when I want a new truck in 2 years”. Just me guess lol.

A depreciating asset is a depreciating asset. There just isn't any other way to look at it.
All your points are spot on

 

[Dezarah]

I personally feel like if you buy anything with the intention of getting rid of it long before it’s paid off. You are already losing. Especially on something like a truck when the first few years you’re just eating all the interest.

 

[watts/up]

I dunno.

Overall a pretty fair review but I think it kinda goes sideways towards the end. I feel like they were just trying to find something to complain about and of course towing and fast charging are the go-tos. Maybe it's just me but unless you're racking up crazy miles each day, I really can't see choosing the hybrid over the Lightning. I get the feeling that this truck gets passed around between staff members and nobody gets to fully appreciate it. I'd be curious to know who's paying to put gas in that hybrid.

Also, has anybody here with at truck over 20k miles experienced all the "squeaks & rattles" they note? I've seen very few complaints on this forum regarding that.

 

[KurtsRPMGarage]

I dunno.

Overall a pretty fair review but I think it kinda goes sideways towards the end. I feel like they were just trying to find something to complain about and of course towing and fast charging are the go-tos. Maybe it's just me but unless you're racking up crazy miles each day, I really can't see choosing the hybrid over the Lightning. I get the feeling that this truck gets passed around between staff members and nobody gets to fully appreciate it. I'd be curious to know who's paying to put gas in that hybrid.

Also, has anybody here with at truck over 20k miles experienced all the "squeaks & rattles" they note? I've seen very few complaints on this forum regarding that.

My previous Pro developed a very annoying squeak in the drivers seat. However it was easily cured with a can of silicone spray and just unzipping the back of the seat for access. My xlt has been perfect.

 

[PA Lightning]

"Backing into tight places is jerky with one pedal drive."

Did anyone tell that fellow he could push a button to take it out of one pedal drive.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

A depreciating asset is a depreciating asset. There just isn't any other way to look at it.
All your points are spot on

The Ford hurts the most though. It’s great for 2nd hand buyers!

Assuming same ordering and deposit timeframes, a 2022 Rivian R1T had a price of $78k loaded and has a trade in of roughly $45k. A 2022 F-150 Lariat ER loaded was about $82k and has a trade in value of roughly $35k.

Everytime I see that, I wish I kept my SR Pro. Those things haven’t lost a dime in depreciation.

 

[Dezarah]

The Ford hurts the most though. It’s great for 2nd hand buyers!

Assuming same ordering and deposit timeframes, a 2022 Rivian R1T had a price of $78k loaded and has a trade in of roughly $45k. A 2022 F-150 Lariat ER loaded was about $82k and has a trade in value of roughly $35k.

Everytime I see that, I wish I kept my SR Pro. Those things haven’t lost a dime in depreciation.

People new to the EV world are going to prefer new. Shoot I had a chance at a 2023 XLT SR had a lot of extra features 20 inch wheels and work bed with step etc. had 18k miles wanted they wanted 41k. Instead went for the 2025 Flash brand new because it’s my first EV and I was nervous about getting used.

 

[FloridaMan655321]

Whenever I hear someone say "we've done truck stuff" I know you are not a normal truck owner......

 

[Vulnox]

I had two PowerBoosts before the Lightning, and I am so happy to have the Lightning. The PBs are great, but it was always about trying to keep it in EV mode instead of just... getting the EV.

 

[Tony Burgh]

With fast depreciation an impartial review would say “fantastic vehicle to pick up used”. Journalism is a dying profession.

 

[Scorpio3d]

In addition to what others have already noted

They talk about how it’s the best EV truck then they complain that it is heavy? Doesn’t handle like a sports cars I guess??
Then they complain about the range drop towing a 7500 pound trailer and say how great the hybrid is, but they don’t say what the range drop in the hybrid is!!!
The one guy said something about the rattles and squeaks, but perhaps the reason they notice them more is because of how quiet the vehicle is?
I have just over 21,000 miles now and I have had it for a year and a half and I don’t have any rattles and squeaks. The only difference is I do not tow trailers very often so I rarely see the range hit that they are complaining about! I also charge at home 99% of the time!
Overall, not a bad review, but their complaints are a little whiny in my opinion!

 

[Tex]

Fair review. Early 22 model. My 25 doesn’t squeak or rattle. I looked at the hybrid as well, but I’m sick of going to gas stations and of course I don’t tow more than maybe once every couple of years for short distances

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