Greetings from the heart of Europe... Czech Republic

[flypony53]

Stuff are not as disposable in the rest of the world. Who knows, maybe they use the battery to make a drone attack submarine.

Agree, Insurance companies run the industry.

For those on the name, Led Tasso was the alter ego of Ted Lasso, so with the Rivian and quad motors, the SUV was insanely fast with 0-60 in 3 seconds, handled well, was a great ride.

I prefer my Lightning with the comfort. Had originally ordered an R1T, but my Lightning arrived a month before the R1T, so I switched to the R1S for my wife. She loved it, but hated the charging experience coming from a Tesla. This was before the NACS became a standard. She drives a Model S now.

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[Maxx]

Agree, Insurance companies run the industry.

For those on the name, Led Tasso was the alter ego of Ted Lasso, so with the Rivian and quad motors, the SUV was insanely fast with 0-60 in 3 seconds, handled well, was a great ride.

I prefer my Lightning with the comfort. Had originally ordered an R1T, but my Lightning arrived a month before the R1T, so I switched to the R1S for my wife. She loved it, but hated the charging experience coming from a Tesla. This was before the NACS became a standard. She drives a Model S now.

I had an R1S reservation but my lightning ended up being half the cost with lower insurance. To be frank, when I saw a Rivian fender bender costing $40K to fix, that freaked me out a little. I thought Tesla's were the only vehicles that with a blown light bulb were considered totaled. Of course I am exaggerating and not sure if Lightning is any better in that regard. So far I am happy with my decision.

 

[Robocop]

Wow what a check-in! Dobrý den, Matous!

A Canadian Platinum living in the Czech Republic? Your truck is lovely and I noticed you tinted the forward light bar. It looks like a '24 and I have so many questions but I wish you many kilometres of happy, trouble free motoring.

One day I'll make it back to the Cathedral in the Old Town of Prague which is the absolute pinnacle for an amateur cathedral nerd like me.... and then onwards for a drink at Pivovar U Fleků.

 

[MAPO CZ]

Wow what a check-in! Dobrý den, Matous!

A Canadian Platinum living in the Czech Republic? Your truck is lovely and I noticed you tinted the forward light bar. It looks like a '24 and I have so many questions but I wish you many kilometres of happy, trouble free motoring.

One day I'll make it back to the Cathedral in the Old Town of Prague which is the absolute pinnacle for an amateur cathedral nerd like me.... and then onwards for a drink at Pivovar U Fleků.

Hi,
thank you for your wishes. I am glad that our beautiful country has a place in your heart—our historical monuments and truly historical beer tradition .
I have been working for a construction company for many years, where I am fortunate enough to occasionally work on forgotten but all the more beautiful historical and spiritual gems, even in remote corners of our country, where the priest has bought a Tesla in addition to an excavator for construction work... and is thinking about where to place photovoltaic panels on the church or rectory ...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Abgw7qtrJGivh67x7

 

[Texas Dan]

The F150 Lightning is sold new in Norway and Switzerland and is configured for the CCS2 standard. I don’t understand why anyone would ship a Lightning from North America to Europe unless it’s a lot cheaper to ship than to buy new in Europe.

 

[MAPO CZ]

The F150 Lightning is sold new in Norway and Switzerland and is configured for the CCS2 standard. I don’t understand why anyone would ship a Lightning from North America to Europe unless it’s a lot cheaper to ship than to buy new in Europe.

Because in Norway or Switzerland, you can only buy the Lariat version with a small battery (98 kW) – no other versions are available, and it costs at least $106,000. And if I want to register the car in an EU country (Norway and Switzerland are not EU members), I have to obtain a European homologation certificate for the vehicle, just like in the US or Canada...

 

[theawesomegamer]

Because in Norway or Switzerland, you can only buy the Lariat version with a small battery (98 kW) – no other versions are available, and it costs at least $106,000. And if I want to register the car in an EU country (Norway and Switzerland are not EU members), I have to obtain a European homologation certificate for the vehicle, just like in the US or Canada...

Makes sense. I had the same question as him. If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost to import it? It's cool how you guys can import cars new, in the US, they need to be 25 years old.

 

[MAPO CZ]

Makes sense. I had the same question as him. If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost to import it? It's cool how you guys can import cars new, in the US, they need to be 25 years old.

There are companies that have been importing new American cars to the Czech Republic (and, of course, to the whole of Europe) for over 20 years. I have a Lightning from a company that has been importing new gasoline-powered Fords 150, 250, etc. for over 20 years. This year, at my request , they tried to offer a Lightning.
I don't know the import price. The selling price consists of the dealer price in the US or Canada + import + homologation + profit within the EU (minor modifications). Compared to the official Ford price list in the US, I bought the car (Platinum) for about $20,000 more.

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