Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS

[bc1]

you can definitely tell that it is heavier but still pretty quick!

Heavier? Too bad. If you miss a turn at Buffalo Bayou then you might sink a long ways.

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[bc1]

You just reminded me. I'm going to take my worx leaf blower out there and see if I can blow the dust back out of my battery compartment. Will let you know later if it works/worx.

The worx leaf blower was just so so on loose dust but I didn't have much. There is just a fine bit of dust stuck to the battery that I was going to finish off with the air compressor but I couldn't find my blow gun at the time. So dust in battery and heat pump and a/c area is just another maintenance item to keep an eye on.

 

[Texas Dan]

It’s been fun but picked this up today and traded in my Lightning. Got a great deal I couldn’t pass up and didn’t want to deal with trying to trade the Lightning in a few years and taking an even bigger bath. One of five ‘26 Silverado EV Max Ranges left in stock in DFW.

looking forward for my drive to Houston on Saturday and not having to stop and charge!

I have been VERY tempted to do the same. The Silverado EV has greater range, charges much faster and has some other features that I really like, like the column shifter and the pass through rear seat. But the Lightning is 3,000 lbs lighter, has faster acceleration, is more efficient and costs less.

I still had a Silverado EV reservation when I picked up my Lightning. I cashed out my reservation for the Silverado EV when it came due because for me the scales tipped in favor of the Lightning. Even now with having a travel trailer that I pull with the Lightning, I only see the benefits of the Silverado EV as marginal and I just can’t just can’t justify the cost of moving into a Silverado EV.

I do hope the Silverado EV stays in production and Chevrolet doesn’t cave into market demands to eliminate the BEV version the way Ford did. Both the Silverado EV and the Lightning could and should be a lot better. I hope the Silverado EV will continue to evolve and that Ford will be forced to compete.

 

[lipnorth]

The loss of the tax credit seems to have evicerated EV demand. I hope this is a temporary setback. There is too much investment in EV and renewable energy and too much riding on it.

If the current climate changes (hopefully as soon as next year), there will be a renewed push into EV & renewable energy. It just makes too much sense.

 

[lipnorth]

I don't think paying $0.11/kW is that high for being in SoCal.

in CT, elec is about .12 + service and other fees that bring the total cost closer to .40 KwH. Thats why I just went solar before the tax credit expires.

 

[lipnorth]

Samsung’s 600-Mile-Range Batteries That Charge in 9 Minutes Ready for Production/Sale Next Year
If this solid-state battery turns out to be more than vaporware it could make the EREV mostly pointless.

I have read about Solid State batteries for years and have been waiting (hoping) for this shoe to drop.

Solid State batteries are a total gamechanger in range, weight, charging speed.

Make it so….

 

[lipnorth]

Wow, you did it! Lol

Looking forward to your impressions after your trip.
Pushing 500 Mile range is nuts-

But no CarPlay or Android Auto, right? I hear the GM infotainment is craptastic. And they will charge you sub fees? Any self driving like BlueCruse?

 

[Pitbull2o08]

I have read about Solid State batteries for years and have been waiting (hoping) for this shoe to drop.

Solid State batteries are a total gamechanger in range, weight, charging speed.

Make it so….

Can’t wait to swap these in

 

[Lightning Rod]

Some may take this as a dumb statement but, I think this unplugging of the Lightning is only going to be temporary. It's a proven solid truck and all evidence points to the Lightnings that are on the road now, will be on the road for a very long time.

As far as ford losing money by making them, I'm guessing that that was mostly a bs excuse. I think it was a lot of pressure and arm twisting from the anti EV and anti green movement that's taking place right now.

I see Ford changing their mind and restarting the Lightning production line in a few more years. I think Ford is cutting their nose off to spite their face, to not piss off certain powerful industries.

In a few years, the dust will start to settle with all of the anti green movement and I see Ford bringing back the Lightning because the outcry will be too loud for Ford not to bring it back.

Don't get bent all out of shape from my statement... that's just an opinion of a happy and proud Lightning owner.

 

[lipnorth]

Some may take this is a dumb statement but, I think this unplugging of the Lightning is only going to be temporary. It's a proven solid truck and all evidence points to the Lightnings that are on the road now, will be on the road for a very long time.

A far as ford losing money by making them, I'm guessing that that was mostly a bs excuse. I think it was a lot of pressure and arm twisting from the anti EV and anti green movement that's taking place right now.

I see Ford changing their mind and restarting the Lightning production line in a few more years. I think Ford is cutting their nose off to spite their face, to not piss off certain powerful industries.

In a few years, the dust will start to settle with all of the anti green movement and I see Ford bringing back the Lightning because the outcry will be too loud for Ford not to bring it back.

Don't get bent all out of shape from my statement... that's just an opinion of a happy and proud Lightning owner.

Real change takes time, especially when powerful forces are aligned against it. But, this shall pass. This is the future. Or else humans have no future.

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

Real change takes time, especially when powerful forces are aligned against it. But, this shall pass. This is the future. Or else humans have no future.

Too much doom and gloom.

 

[andres1227]

The thought that these will be collectible, IMO is a fantasy. As the batteries age there won't be replacements. Get out when you can before 2035. They will be worthless. Again, IMO.

I would rather have a cybertruck then an EREV anything. @Ford Motor Company

I love my 2022 Lariat ER. Too bad they are moving to EREV. I hope that by 2030 they regret and start making them again, otherwise I will have to pray for Tesla to make a real truck just like the actual lightning.

 

[MrLoganRoss]

While I already voiced my opinion about Mr. Farley’s leadership on quality and EVs, a little part of me wonders whether he is just saying what he needs to say to pacify the current administration, and whether the next lightning (nearing the end of the current term) will indeed have BEV and EREV options.

I have zero interest in a EREV, so I have begun weighing my options: keep the Lightning when the lease is up, or buy a different brand. But I don’t want a GM because CarPlay is important to me, and I am not sure I would be happy with a Rivian because I like the size of the F150. First World Problems I guess!!!

 

[PJnc284]

While already voicing my opinion about Mr. Farley’s leadership on quality and EVs, a little part of me wonders whether he is just saying what he needs to say to pacify the current administration, and whether the next lighting (nearing the end of the current term) will indeed have BEV and EREV options.

I have zero interest in a EREV, so I have begun weighing my options: keep the lighting when the lease is up, or buy a different brand. But I don’t want a GM because CarPlay is important to me, and I not sure I would be happy with a Rivian because I like the size of the F150. First World Problems I guess!!!

That's my guess. Methinks Farley and company will about face with the next administration since the odds favor the party changing.

 

[Ferroxide]

Late to the party......but disappointing to say the least is the word.
We will be behind the rest of the world within 3 years. Too many knee jerk reactions with many things in our country w/o any thought to the long term.
I researched the heck out of BEV's for over a year prior to purchasing a '24 Lightning Flash. I think it's one of the best BEV's on the road and that was made by a legacy manufacturer, regardless of its flaws(which all vehicles have).
The Flaw with all of this is our charging infrastructure.....if we had better leadership overall and from the legacy manufacturers to support a robust charging infrastructure, things would look brighter for our country.
Either way, I'll hang onto my Flash as long as she gets me down the road w/o having to buy gas or oil.
If we can eventually switch our batteries out for a solid state one, even better in my opinion.

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